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    Mercury classic 50 (45hp) won’t stay running

    motor is now running good seemed to be that idle mixture screw, i also adjusted the float. if anyone is having similar issues as i was i would definitely check those things. was kinda weird that the person i bought it from had that mixture screw all the way in cutting off fuel flow
  2. J

    Mercury classic 50 (45hp) won’t stay running

    Thanks I will check that, I actually pulled off the carbs and the float level seems to be very off on one of the carbs. I also noticed that the idle mixture screw was all the way seated (clockwise) on the lower carb and only 3/4 out on the upper carb I believe they are suppose to be at least 1...
  3. J

    Mercury classic 50 (45hp) won’t stay running

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any insights or suggestions. I’m trying to figure out why this motor won’t stay running, it seems to be a fuel problem. The motor won’t stay running unless it is primed consistently. The fuel tank pick up is clean and the hose and bulb are brand new. I...
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