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    carb question 45 horse mercury

    When I prime the bulb to start the motor I noticed that gas would squirt out of the top carb. I assume this is not normal having issues getting the motor started.Any advice would be great thanks.
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    issues on 45 horse mercury

    What would cause a problem when I start the motor after a few seconds it stops and if i do get it going I put it in gear and it stops. Would this mean that the fuel filters might be clogged causing not enough gas to pass thru. I was just using the motor 2 weeks ago and it was running fine. I...
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    need help trouble shoot a 1989 45 horse mercury

    What would cause a problem when I start the motor after a few seconds it stops and if i do get it going I put it in gear and it stops. Would this mean that the fuel filters might be clogged causing not enough gas to pass thru. I was just using the motor 2 weeks ago and it was running fine. I...
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    1989 50 horse classic mercury

    Im replacing my impeller and removed all 8 nuts holding my lower unit, and also the bolt above my prop. I still cant lower the unit down im I missing a bolt or is there a way to get the lower unit to release from motor.
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    1989 45 classic mercury

    noticed when running engine on lake this week the engine was pumping water out just fine.when at a idle the water stops the engine alarm kicks in so I speeded up till water started coming out from the engine the alarm stopped. what would cause the pump not to work at idle to keep the engine...
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    1989 classic mercury motor

    Ran fine last winter around november tried starting motor in june the starter would turn the striker but the striker would not ingage up to the fly wheel not sure but I think I might need to replace the starter. I dont want to replace the starter if its something else any help would be great thanks
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