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    72b Merc 65hp having flooding issues when starting

    "The old 72' 65 hp Merc wi "The old 72' 65 hp Merc with Merc controls has been starting fine all summer until recently. Usually when I get in the boat I pump the primer ball about 3 or 4 times until it becomes real hard, hit the choke twice, hold the choke button while turning the key and the...
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    Compression Test Help

    "I have recenlty purchased a 7 "I have recenlty purchased a 72' 65hp merc. I am about to do a compression test on the motor, however I just want to make sure I am doing some of the basic steps right: 1) take out all the plugs 2) screw the compression tester onto one of the empty plug holes...
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    72b 65hp merc

    Does anyone know if my 72' Does anyone know if my 72' 65 hp merc takes a High Pressure Water Pump or a High Volume Water pump?
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    What type of battery should I buy

    "I have recently purchased a 7 "I have recently purchased a 72' 65 hp merc. It has the Thunderbolt ignition, and I am not sure what type of marine battery I should buy? Is there a specific brand or voltgage I should be looking for? I see that batteries can vary from $65 dollars at Sears to...
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    Old Merc clubs in NJ

    Does anyone know of any old me Does anyone know of any old merc clubs in the NJ area? Or any mechanics that tinker with old mercs on the side? Just looking for a quick tune up or someone to look a the motor and let me know if it is running ok or not. Thanks
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    72b Mercontrols

    "I am not sure if my 72' M "I am not sure if my 72' Mercontrols are working properly. When ever I push my throlle lever forward the warm up lever seems come come up with it? Is there anyway to adjust this so that the warm up lever operates on its own and will not rise when I push the throttle...
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    72b 65hp Mercury

    "I have recently purchased a 7 "I have recently purchased a 72' 65hp merc. I live in Northern NJ and am looking for someone to point me in the right direction of a good mechanic or marina that would do a tune up on a 72' outboard. The motor runs ok, but I want someone to take a good look at...
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