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    Idle Problems

    I have A Merc Classic 50 snOB170606. It will idle for a few minutes and then dies. It runs fine at top end. Can up throttle in neutral to keep running but when you but in gear and advance throttle it dies. If i unhook gas line it idles ok and i can put it back on and it will then take fuel...
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    No spark

    I have a Merc classic 50 sn OB17O676and could not start. Found i was not getting spark to #3 plug. Changed plug, wire and coil still no spark. Found a wire going from trigger that was corroded really bad, it broke off in my hand. I have e new trigger on order but i was wandering what other...
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    Merc 50 hp spark plugs

    I have an 86 or 87 model merc classic 50 sn 0B170676. It has surface gap plugs in it right now. I was wondering if these are good for what i am doing . Basically running motor for 10 to 20 minutes at a time, most of my day on the water is spent fishing. I would like to know what NKG or...
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    Carb problem?

    I have a merc either 45 or 50 hp, says 45 hp but also says classic 50. Its an 87 model. It starts easy when cold and runs good. After i shut off and fish for a while when i start it runs a few seconds and stops. It acts like its running out of gas. If i pump up bulb and tilt motor up and...
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