fordaboatmike
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What year is my 20 hp outboard motor, Serial number is 3673078. This is my first Mercury outboard, the throttle only works when it is in forward or reverse gear. Is that normal or am I missing something?
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I wasn't sure . I know that Evinrude will let you move the throttle to a start position and shift position. thanks for the information.looks to be a 1973 model.----Throttle operation sounds normal.----Post compression numbers.----Install a new water pump impeller.