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    70's Merc 50HP 4 Cyl Carb Fuel Bowl Screw Gasket Question

    Thank you both for suggestions. Assembled carb and motor was purring like a kitten. I ran carbs out of gas so hopefully won't have to touch them for awhile.
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    70's Merc 50HP 4 Cyl Carb Fuel Bowl Screw Gasket Question

    Happy New Year! I started rigging boat up for some cold water fishing next week. I turned the key and the 77 Merc 50HP started right up like a Merc should. However, I apparently have let boat sit too long because fuel is continuously dripping from top carburetor - I last rebuilt them about a...
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    Trailer Tongue Extension (Fabrication) for Beach/Shallow Launch (Low Water Levels)

    Hello all, I am launching in some sketchy beach areas with mud, rocks, soft sand, etc due to low water levels. I am wanting to fabricate a trailer tongue extension that I can add on just for launching (not for towing). Has anyone on here fabricated something like this before?? My simple...
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    Mercury 50HP - Gear Oil Leaking from Prop

    Hello all - yesterday I fired up my Mercury 50HP (1977 year, 4 cyl, 2 carb motor) for the first start in Spring. I put engine in a barrel, primed the bulb, and it fired up in about 2 seconds and sounded good. I let it idle for a bit and just checked some things over. Motor is pumping water, do...
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    Late 70s Merc 50HP - Prop Seized to Shaft

    Update. Its off Lol. Damn that was a battle. Thank you for your help!
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    Late 70s Merc 50HP - Prop Seized to Shaft

    Hello, I have a 70s Merc 500 that I'm trying to replaced dinged up stainless prop for a shiny new one. Previous owner apparently didn't grease spline because its absolutely frozen on. I've sprayed penetrating oils into hub, heated with a propane torch and attached a harmonic puller that I rigged...
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    70's Merc 50 HP Timing and Synchronization Question (Link & Sync)

    Hello! I have the link & sync procedures ready to go for a 77 Merc 50 HP and all seems pretty straightforward except step 2... Summary: 1. Set pickup timing 7-9 degrees BTDC which allows carbs open at right time 2. Set max spark advance 32 degrees BTDC 3. Return to idle (forward gear) adjust...
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    1977 Merc 500 - Need Help

    After thoroughly cleaning, found out where the disaster most likely started...
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    1977 Merc 500 - Need Help

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    1977 Merc 500 - Need Help

    Hello, I have a 77 Merc 500 that I got runing by replacing some of the wiring, but it runs like crap. The engine had good compression, 112 on all 4 and has spark. After letting it idle (very roughly) I decided to pull plugs and take a look. Plug 1 had a little wet oil on plug. Plug 2 started...
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