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    CSM Cold Start Merc DIY Direct Injection Y'all

    I'll look into it, Please reply with an example Thanks for the idea!
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    CSM Cold Start Merc DIY Direct Injection Y'all

    Got Thunderbolt? When the 43 year old stubborn spoiled old girl doesn't like wakin' up to go fishin' early in the mornin' or after her long nap stickn' y'all at the doc crankin' n chokn' er to go, this gets er up n no more embarrassment, now she's complete with 2 small holes, one in front of...
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    Thanks Chris, Great Info & Thanks to your help & experience! It worked. I'm ready to get it out on the lake to do the carb adjust etc. BTW it would not be ready if I had not discovered the "Hidden Mystery" of the New #1 Coil of 4 New Coils. After noticing the timing light Flashing Irradically...
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    80hp Mercury outboard post-rebuild adjustments...help!

    Good post & reply. Thanks Chris. Its fortunate I found this, even if its several years old its verified more clearly your recent reply that helped me with my 1978 80 hp old Merc issues. BTW I was able to succeed in getting it running properly after the new parts & lynch etc Only After...
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    Hello Chris, Thanks for your input. I've managed to do flywheel 0° TDC & .464 pointer check, ok the link, sync & timing per the manual & on the plastic carb cover label Pickup +2° TDC & 27° BTDC MAX Timing for 1978 M 800, but still no starting without MercControl manual choke lever up & some...
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    Well it's fortunate you're here to help others & me, since I'm one who will Break What I Fix! and Fix What Ain't Broke! Warm regards, Stephen
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    You're advise and help is so professional; are you at Chris Marine Redding CA? or?
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    I appreciate your replies and instructions so much! Thank you so much for your patience & understanding. Warm regards, Stephen 😃
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    Chris I've checked the TDC & .464" ok & pointer ok, but before trying to do the rest to continue to synchronize & get it to idle I have a question which may seem elementary for you but could you explain which throttle is it to set? I suppose the Throttle Arm, not the in boat throttle handle? to...
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    Wow that's real! Thank you so much Chris! I hope as a 'Mercury Moron' I can learn & understand this by attempting it. You seem very knowledgeable! Let's keep in touch buddy. Kind regards Stephen
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    Mercury M-800 Thunderbolt Full Throttle Only Now Help

    I bought a1978 Glastron with Mercury 80hp model 800 Thunderbolt 2 stroke 4cyl Ser#500I9751 but soon had running & starting problems. I've replaced/redone all necessary CDI stator trigger rectifier coils starter & solenoid correct plugs wires switch box carb & fuel pump kits fuel lines prime bulb...
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    Mercury 1978 80hp Thunderbolt Outboard Stator Bolting & Wire Exit Position?

    Can someone post a photo, diagram, or other response as to the correct position for the Stator for an older Mercury Outboard ...Where the Stator Small Harness Wires should exit down? Front Center? Side? Back? There's some posting that it should/can be turned one Bolt pattern clockwise Or counter...
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    Mercury 1978 80hp Thunderbolt Outboard Stator Bolting & Wire Exit Position?

    I purchased a used 1978 Glastron but after two sucessful times on the lake, the third & 4th time left me stranded. Since then, I've replaced or redone All necessary CDI & Carb, Everything & compression check 130#ea on the Mercury OB 80hp model 800 Thunderbolt Ser# 5009751 However, After bolting...
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