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11-20-2022, 09:41 PM
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I am concerned about reliability, but the only ongoing challenge is starting.
She runs great once started. I usually run 10 miles or so and then troll with my 9.8 kicker motor. I have no problem starting for the return trip after 4 hours of fishing. She starts right up. The problem is cold starting. Started fluid works when I use it. Otherwise it takes 5-10 minutes of turning the key to get her started. I typically have the motor raised for storage and traveling. This year, I will not have to do that since I am planning on rack storage. I do need to clean and lube the bendix on the starter so the flywheel engages properly. That is on my to do list for this spring. 
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#4
11-21-2022, 01:18 PM
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Understand, typical of older carbed mercs. Had an 86 with same issues. Once warm, just look at the key and she would start.
I would keep a new fuel pump in it, that seemed to help. Also had a sequence squeeze ball raise throttle lever half way hit enricher on key 3 times slow count to ten turn key cross fingers I'm on my third engine with boat. first one lasted until 94. second one till 2015. six years on this one so far. All merc/mariner 150's.
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#5
11-21-2022, 09:40 PM
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cold start, prime bulb, turn key over with key pushed in till it hits, repeat process without pushing in key, if it doesn't hit, hold key in till it does. Normally its should fire up and idle, you may have to bump the key in a couple time till it gets warm enough to idle. You shouldn't have to raise the warm up lever unless you've flooded it. You may need to do a sync and lync on the carb linkages. These a fitting on one head with a hose to it, second port is open. it should be closed between the ports when cold, after it warms up, it should be open and allow air thru the port. check it
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