I have what I think is a '72 , 70HP, 3 cylinder Mercury. Last outing it slipped out of gear at full throttle in a slight chop. I was able to nurse it home after jiggling the throttle a bit. I am told that it is probably the clutch and that parts will cost around $750 (!!!!!!!) I am also...
I am a complete neophyte - bought a 15ft 1/2 cabin with early 80's blue band merc 70 HP o/board last week. Worked fine on first 2 outings. Yesterday started OK but died when throttle applied. Primer bulb felt strange - tended to stay deflated on pumping. Air vent on fuel tank was open. So...
