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    Merc 500 fuel problem

    My 4 cyl '77 merc 50 is pull start. Always starts up OK but after being turned off (even 5 mins) I need to pump the primer up again to start it. Sometimes, if I just idle after a re start, it will die. If I give it some revs straight away it will be fine. Is this a check valve problem or fuel...
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    1971 Evinrude 60

    I am trying to locate a set of gears for this motor. Model 60173C s/n A66951. It seems that they are no longer available here in New Zealand. Any help is appreciated. :(
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    Tohatsu 3.5 year?

    HI all. I am looking to buy a used Tohatsu 3.5 serial number 91633. Can someone tell me what year this motor is? Are they good motors?
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    When things change

    We all notice changes in our motors from time to time. Sounds different, doesn't start the same, throttle seems stiff .... Finding out why things change can avoid more complicated and expensive issues later.<br />Many of the repair forum topics are posted for problems that could have been...
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    Correct plugs or too cold?

    Hello all. My 1977 Merc 50 is running Champion L 76 V plugs - these were in it when I bought the boat in Nov 2003. The boat was used for skiing but now for fishing.<br /><br />The manual says the plugs should be L 77 V - presumably they are hotter.<br /><br />I am concerned about plug fouling at...
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    Trout Fishing Paradise

    I am lucky to live amongst some of the best trout fishing water in the world. I live in Rotorua, New Zealand and I post here to welcome any enquiries about this part of the world. <br />For all you guys in the States, your dollar converts to about $1.50 New Zealand dollars - great...
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    Merc 50 is hard to start

    I have just bought (3 weeks ago) a 1977 Blueband with a recond. 1974 (4 cyl.)powerhead. The motor runs beatifully from idle right through to full throttle with plenty of power. It's a manual start but it gives me a gym workout to get it going. So far I have worked out that it will only start...
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