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Old 10-22-2013, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Montauk17 View Post
Mercury's mexican electronics are known for giving problems as well. Makes sure everything is firing properly before you start running it again after you rebuild it. Some people don't agree with gutting the thermostat but IMO you don't need one in south LA on a carb 2 stroke. Gut the thermostat and let it flow. If you plan on doing the rebuild yourself get a mercury service manual and makes sure everything is within specs.
I had crazy thermostat problems with my old Johnson GT 150. Then I ganked them and plugged the holes with RTV and never had a problem. It was cold hearted in the winter but never messed up again


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