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    merc 7.5 not pumping enough water-what to do?

    It looks like my recently acquired merc (s/n 6467028) is not pumping enough water through as it gets too hot and locks. Before doing any further damage, has anybody got some tips a sto what could be the reason and what to do about it. A local workshop has quoted AUS$400 to fix it, which I do not...
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    mercury 7.5 hp- starting cord problem

    I bought a 84 merc 7.5hp (s/n 6467028). It started after a few pulls, then worked for about 10 min and stopped when the fuel line came undone.<br />After re-connecting it, it worked for a few minutes and stopped (some smoke coming out). I waited a few minutes and repeated the process with the...
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    what year is my mercury 7.5 hp, s/n 6467028?

    All my internet searches have been unsuccesful to determine the model of my mercury 7.5 hp outboard, serial number 6467028. <br />I am looking for assistance from some of you guys with some advanced technical knoledge.
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