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Twin 50 HP Merc Questions1985 50hp

chazzmann

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OK, finally nailed down my motors. I got a 1985 50 hp, 4 cyl, and a 1984 50 hp, 4 cyl Mercury. Hopefully these will work on my 1960 Powercat. Are there any issues about using these 2 year motors?

Question, can the tilt & trim be removed from these and motors mounted on the transom without them? Back in the 60's these boats ran up to 100 HP twins without tilt & trim. I'm trying to avoid 2 trim pumps and 8 pump lines.

Question, the old fashion way was to mount the control boxes side by side, are there any dual engine controllers that would work for these year engines (1984-1985) I was also told you could reverse one of the shifter-throttle arms to face opposite, if so that would work.

Any ideas or advice would be appreciated.

Chazz
 
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