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    84 merc 50hp lower end cap

    Hello all, working on replacing seals on lower crankshaft. While I have engine off any other things You recommend I do since it’s off? MORE importantly, I have seloc manual and forgot to pay attention to the direction the two seals should be. Manual doesn’t seem to cover that point at least I...
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    84 50hp merc

    Hello all, Recently had issues high speed, would not go over 4,000 redid carbs compreesion 120 each cyl new spark plugs/ cables/fuel lines/impeller passes the spark plug test my stator had low ohms for high speed bought new cdi stator and new trigger since cables worn I marked the flywheel...
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    84 50 hp 2-stoke crank seal

    Hi all, recently replaced my upper crankcase seal, but it is pouring out oil again, what is the depth the seal should be put at? How far in? Thanks in advance
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    84 merc 50 hp 2-stroke wiring harness

    A while ago checked spark, was ok checked compression all well at 120 changed oil seal on crankcase ran boat and still had issues of not reaching full wot when I took a hard left turn something sounded kicked in it started hitting full rpm and was actually going past 5500 then started surging...
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    85 merc flywheel what’s going on

    Howdy have 2-stroke 84 merc which now shows signs of oil coming from under flywheel, port side Is the usual culprit an oil seal change? many thanks
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    84 50HP gaskt change

    hello recently I changed both gaskets for my exhaust. I am still getting water and exhaust coming out of the section in the picture. can this be from the gaskets not sealed correctly or? I did not use a gasket sealant, could this have been the problem? thanks for the replies in advance
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    1984 merc 50hp TDC

    Hi all just curious while doing some trouble shooting i noticed looking in spark plug holes at TDC my second cylinder (piston) from top had very MINIMAL carbon the others have good amount. I have done seafoam decarb on them. just curious if this means anything? in addition, if there was a...
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    84 Merc 50HP Midsection exhaust

    Hi folks, I have used your help with carb work and it helped my motor run better. Lately I have started having issues again and have tried adjusting idle mix screw but cant seem get it past 4500 rpm. I have soft spots on deck and know its and issue and prob have some exhaust blockage. Lately...
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    1984 mercury 50 hp carb gasket/diaphragm placement

    Hi all i know fast Jeff answered on another thread but wanna make sure since I over think carb rebuild, the 3 similar gaskets/diaphragms.....hard gasket against carb body, then the gold “spring, then rubbery diaphragm against the fuel body plate? thanks im also assuming gasket from carb to...
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    1984 Merc 50 hp 2-stroke, before delving further

    Hi all, I recently cleaned carbs, the boat ranmuch better, hit full rpms. Recently though don’t go past 4,000 rpm. The sparkdoes tester meet requirement, compression 120 all four cylinders. I noticedyesterday that some drops of fuel coming out of what I believe to be throttleshaft. I’m...
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    1984 mercury 50 hp exhaust

    Hi all, I recently cleaned carbs, the boat ran much better, hit full rpms. Recently though don’t go past 4,000 rpm. The spark does tester meet requirement, compression 120 all four cylinders. I noticed yesterday that some drops of fuel coming out of what I believe to be throttle shaft. I’m...
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    1984 mercury 50 hp thrust washer

    Hi all, since boat is purchased used wanted to make sure what direction thrust washer should face. I appreciate it
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    1984 mercury 50 hp 2-stroke exhaust

    Hey all I noticed from what I’m thinking some exhaust coming out of the front under cowling. Area in red I’m thinking it’s coming out of. Is this a clog? Or needs new gasket? Or forget about it? thanks in advance
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    1984 Mercury 50hp jet screw

    Hi all opinion, think I messed up rebuilt the carbs but when tuning them out in water I noticed the jet screw missing on top, can’t for life of me find any where, must of loosened it thinking it was idle adjustment...probably went down carbs mouth??
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    84 mercury 50 hp spark

    2-stroke 1984 mercury 50 hp, did compression check shows 120 on all four cyl. Engine idles and starts fine. New plugs, I noticed top three had oil on them while the bottom one didn’t. of course motor was running neutral to warm engine up for compression test. Thing is I get a feeling the boat is...
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