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    Mercury 3.5 outboard motor

    I was wondering if there is too much carb cleaner in the tank and or fuel line. It would be interesting to see what it would do with just fresh fuel in it or if you could get it started and just let it run a while. I'm not familiar with that motor but typically there is a low speed or mixture...
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    Mercury 3.5 outboard motor

    After you cleaned the tank. What did you flush the tank with?
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    Mercury 3.5 outboard motor

    If it is a vacuum leak it could be where the carburetor attaches to the intake or cylinder head. An easy way to find it is to get it started and spray a little wd-40 at all possible leak areas and listen for a change in rpm. Be care full. Wd-40 is flammable. You hit a really hot spot or ignition...
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    Mercury 3.5 outboard motor

    Running only with the choke on could be caused by a vacuum leak. I'm not familiar with that motor but testing for a vacuum leak is a pretty standard procedure.
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    Mast Question

    The mast was repaired at Svendsen's Boat Works in Alameda. They replaced the sleeve. Thanks for the responses.
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    Mast Question

    Thanks. I have the boat in Tracy Ca. I will see if there is a boat repair place nearby that can repair it.
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    Mast Question

    There is a sleeve in the mast already and it feels secure. Was there something on the outside of both sides of the mast originally?,
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    Mast Question

    I recently bought a used Capti 14.2 . I am very anxious to try the boat but I am concerned about the bolt hole in the mast for the pivot point just above the base. There appears to be a sleeve in the mast that has a ring that holds the sleeve outside the mast on one side but not the other. I...

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