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Unread 09-19-2024, 04:50 PM
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Default Choke ?

Anyone ever push the button choke in on an old school mercury while it’s running? I did and she stalled out, is 5hat normal?
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Unread 09-20-2024, 07:51 PM
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I never tried it but would think that's normal. I think its just a little solenoid that squirts fuel in?
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Unread 09-20-2024, 08:08 PM
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I have my boat over 25 years and that was the first time I did that. I was curious what would happen ,well I know the choke works.
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Unread 09-23-2024, 07:22 PM
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yes, normal, you're dumping extra gas in it, I do it all the time diagnosing engine issues, if it picks up, you're running lean( carb issue)
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Hey Spare. - Great to see you back. It’s not the same without you.
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Unread 09-24-2024, 08:27 AM
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Sorry guys I know you all want to help but now that spareparts answered my question I feel 100 percent better knowing that it is normal. Hi spare great to hear from you. I remember that I had a carb issue a while ago and the mechanic said that if I wanted to check it ,push the key /choke in and see if it changes but I forgot what would change. Hey spare. We /I need a good outboard mechanic here in nj.
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