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    Mercury classic 50 fuel line connector and bulb

    The fuel connecfor for my motor is the type you push in and twist. It is made of plastic and seems kind of flimsy. Is there a good metal version? Also, I was thinking of upgrading from 5/16 to 3/8 fuel line, smart move or will it still be necked down inside the motor anyways? Do they make...
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    Classic 50 lower unit lube

    My local boat shop in the past has sold my quicksilver high performance sae 90 gear lube for the lower unit which I had been using. I was on the phone talking to mercury on another item but then asked them about the gear lube. They said I should be using mercury 80w90 premium gear lube and the...
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    45hp not up to speed with weight

    I have a classic 50 that seems to run good when just me in the boat (though I am not sure I am getting full throttle throw or not). My boat is a heavier v-bottom fiberglass boat. Anyways, had it out the other day with a few friends (4 people total), motor barely got us up to 10MPH and would...
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    Classic 50 thick oil from prop area

    I have an 1987 classic 50. Its been in my garage over winter. Just ran it with muffs about a month ago after changing the water pump. Last week, I noticed a thicker black oil on my floor under the motor. I determined it is comming out from the lip the prop recesses back into. It definitelly...
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    Classic 50 exhaust tube support plate orientation

    When I replaced my water pump, there was a thin hard plastic exhaust plate that sets behind the water pump, part #92815 which has bumps /grooves that were sticking up. Is this the correct orientation; grooves facing up? I was thinking maybe they should have faced down to give the thick rubber...
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    Classic fifty reverse cam alignment factory manual

    I am planning to drop my lower unit this weekend to change the water pump and my reverse locking cam I know is not currently aligned correctly. I know if in neutral, the top of the cam slope is at 12 oclock facing front of boat. However, i wanted to drop the LU in forward instead of neutral...
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    Transducer transom hole

    I am installing a new garmin 93sv echomap fishfinder to replace a humminbird unit. I removed the old transducer bolted to the hull and speedometer pitot input. Filled in the holes with marine tex then covered with a stern saver. The old transducer came out a hole in the transom which i got...
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    classic 50 water pump replacement help

    Looking to try replacing the water pump on a 45HP classic 50. Never did it before and I have done some reading, but can't locating any videos out there on how to do it. wondering if anybody has a link to one? Also, do I just replace the impeller or do I need some type of kit with gaskets...
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    86 45hp when to choke

    I recently got a classic 50 4 cyl and the control is a quicksilver. To choke, i know you push the key in, but what is the proper way to start as it is a little finickey. When cold, i give it 1/2 neutral throttle, pump bulb and start with choke in. If no start, i play with throttle and choke...
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    Older fiberglass boat painting help

    I have an old duo voyager fiberglass v-bottom boat. I use it regularly and try to restore it at the same time. The paint is all pretty faded. Top deck is like a tan color and the hull is a yellowish color. I would like to repaint the top half this year over winter in my garage. Is there a...
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    45hp 4cyl manual and basic maintenance

    Recently got a 1986 classic fifty. Looking to see what manuals are available and what to do for typical maintenance. Will be changing the gear lube soon, the boating season is just about over. I want to give it a good visual inspection over the winter and replace any worn parts. I had...
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    1980's merc 45hp reverse lock help

    Hello, First post here. I recently got a classic fifty 45hp outboard sn #0A986630. I am having trouble with the reverse lock. I have the cam in the lower unit, pushrod, adjust bolt, hooks etc. So looks like I have all the parts. It will release when in fwd, but in reverse, it wont stay...
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