06-12-06, 03:27 PM | #1 |
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Merc 20
I got a 67 mercury 20hp but i cant get it to start. Its getting gas and i flushed out the carb and cleaned ect. New plugs and everything anyone have an idea?? Its in good condition but i dont know y it wont run. Thanks for the help
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06-12-06, 05:34 PM | #2 |
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If its getting spark and its getting fuel, it should run.Make sure you don't have the spark plug wires crossed on it.I bought a 25 hp Mercury for $15.00 at a auction, tag said " wouldn't run". When I dragged it home,it had spark and was getting fuel, but wouldn't run.After 3 hours of messing around yanking on the damned rope,trying starting fluid,new plugs, it was a dead peice of junk. My uncle showed up, switched the plug wires around and it started.I have been running it for 8 years now, best peice of junk I ever bought. P N J
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06-13-06, 07:11 AM | #3 |
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First off are you sure that it is getting spark at the plugs??? You didnt say when you posted. After you let me know this I can help you get probably one of the best tiller handle motors running they ever made.
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06-13-06, 02:59 PM | #4 |
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Im not positive that there was a spark but pretty sure there wasnt. So i would say no spark so what do i do?? I prolly have to spend a bunch of money!! lol thanks for the help i hope i get it running
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06-14-06, 06:18 AM | #5 |
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No spark is probably an indication of bad points. Be rady to pay out the teeth for points bud. Last set I bought cost me $87.52 and hard as hen's teeth to get. Be sure and check compression be for going any farther. Dont want to spend money on a motor that is already short on life.
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