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    Engine misfires

    I just inherited a 1991 40ELRQ motor and it is skipping on the middle cylinder. I just installed new plugs and coil packs and and it's still not working. I can move the plugs and coil packs around and it still skips on the middle cylinder. I've been told it might be the cdi but not sure. Any...
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    Changing water pump on my outboard

    I have never changed the water pump on my 03 50hp mercury outboard and am thinking about changing it. It is still pumping water it's just not as strong a stream at idle or low rpm. Should I get just the pump or a kit with the gaskets and o-rings? The motor has been in fresh and salt water but...
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    Tach not working

    The tach for my 03 50hp has stopped working. I have a meter and was told to check the hertz reading from the motor. Does anyone know what the reading should be at idle? The tach also has a tag on the back that says it has been calibrated. If I have to replace it will it have to be calibrated...
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    02 50hp mercury has no spark

    My 02 50hp mercury has no spark on none of the plugs. The last time I used the boat the tach didn't move and I was getting it ready to go fishing and it would not crank. I pulled the plugs and no fire at none of the plugs. Put new plugs in and no difference. Motor has never had any problems...
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