Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Just wanted to post a final update. The culprit turned out to be the stator, most likely caused by faulty voltage regulators. I installed a new stator, and two new voltage regulators. And bam! The old mercury is running better than before. Starts up better, idols smoother, now the tachometer is noticeably is rock-solid and picked up 6mph in the top end. Couldn't be happier. Cudos to everyone for the pointers. Bass Boat Central rocks!
^^^^^ dats right
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Thank You Leon Pugh