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    wmb-4 carburetor question

    Hello, as the titles states I have a WMB-4 carburetor off of a 7.5hp outboard. I was taking apart the carb to clean it and I think I heard something drop. I picked up a pin about 5/16" long. I have no idea where this might go or if it even is a part of my carburetor. I didn't see any obvious...
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    Lower unit compatibility

    Hello I have a 1964 Merc 500 and I need to know what year range of motor is compatible with my outboard for a direct swap of the lower unit. I've been looking online to buy an old junker motor and use it for parts but I don't know which years I can buy to have the parts directly swap into my...
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    Lower unit ID

    Hello can anyone tell me what lower unit I have on my serial #1692301 Merc 500? Are there any other models of lower unit that might fit my outboard? Thanks
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    1964 Merc 500

    Hello I just wanted to confirm something with my 64 merc 500. I removed the exhaust manifold cover the other day and noticed that there are two gaskets surrounding the exhaust plate when my manual says there only should be one. One gasket mates to the block and exhaust plate and the other...
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    Merc 500 colonoscopy

    Hello! So I recently changed an impeller on my 1964 Merc 500 but it seems as though there is no water coming out of the pee hole. I've tried sticking a wire in there and it feels like there a solid something blocking the wire. I can only make it in there about a 1/4" when trying from the pee...
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    1964 Merc 500 lower unit kit in Canada

    As the title says, I'm looking for a lower unit seal kit and an impeller for a serial number 1692301 1964 Merc 500. I've found several options online but they say they are for serial numbers different than mine. The gaskets in these kits look similar to what I have but I'm not sure about the o...
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    1964 Merc 500

    Hello! I am the proud new owner of the family's old boat. The boat has a 1964 Merc 500 on it and I would like to know if it is worth restoring it. We had run it last season and as far as I can tell everything ran fine, minus not wanting to shift into reverse. I think I know where the problem is...
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