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    Merc 4hp missing

    Trying to diagnose a Mercury 4hp-2stoke that misses during acceleration and always has since I owned it. Compression pegs out at 105 psi. Replaced plug, filter, carb, fuel pump, tank, hose, and ran three tanks of premium gas through it. I think the fuel system is good. Coil: Primary Winding...
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    Merc 4hp two stroke won't fire

    Theengine is a Merc 4hp two stroke with about 50 hours on it. And won'tfire. Serial#18680388 Model #1004201EK though those #'s done seem to match toMerc parts. History:Bought in Santo Domingo, DR, new by a friend who soon after, didn'tneed it anymore. I ran it for about two weeks and then it...
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    Fuel Leak

    Just bought a year old Merc 4 hp from a friend. Haven't used it yet but he tells me it leaks fuel. The fuel line connections seem tight and I don't detect any leaks in the fuel tank. So that leaves the fuel pump or the carb. Does anyone know of any inherent problems with these small engines...
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