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    Mercury 402 - Ignition Key Switch aftermarket options

    Looks like I need to replace my key switch for my 1977 Mercury 402 mercury controls (blue-band). The one I have is 5 terminal - 3 position, with a separate choke switch at the top rear of control box. Mercury Part Number: 54211T Wondering if anyone has successfully used the Marpac switch with...
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    Merc 402 - running rough after installing new CDI stator

    Had some intermittent problems last year while boating. I could be out fishing for hours perhaps going wide open, then all of a sudden the motor would cut to half power. It would continue like this for a few mins then go right back up to full power. Due to the intermittent nature of the problem...
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    Merc 402 - Runs on 1 Cylinder Until Warm

    I have a Merc 402 that seems to be running on only 1 cylinder until it warms up. This has happened the last 3 times out on the water. Motor starts good and seems to run ok at low speed (it sounds kinda rough), but once you try to throttle down you only have half power (if that). Once every few...
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    Merc 402 - Water Coming out near Cyl1 spark plug

    My old MERC 402 suffered some fairly serious problems (splines on crankshaft and drive shaft bent/stripped). So, I picked a couple spare units up for parts. I got everything together and things seem to be in order. Changed gear oil, new impeller, new gaskets between powerhead and mid-section...
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    Proper Flywheel Installation? - Merc 402

    I want to make sure I put my flywheel back on properly. I removed it because I wanted to see the condition of the wires connected to the stator (Original Problem: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=272210). Model: Mercury 402 (2cyl, EL - Electric Start, Long-Shaft) Serial Number...
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    Mercury 402 - No Spark on Cyl 1

    I've had this motor for years, and it's always been difficult to get it started after sitting for a long time. I had it running in June this year (just attached to the earmuffs). It was difficult to start but it did eventually run. It's been sitting in the garage since. I finally got out to...
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