'75 Merc 500 carb rebuild

[Grumpy Bear]

Hi all. So, in general, how difficult is it to do a carb rebuild on a 1975 Mercury 50 hp? Just getting the carbs out of there looks daunting, but I'm pretty mechanically inclined. I do have a service manual, but I'd much rather have a video guide -- just so difficult to find videos of anyone doing this on that particular motor (or one like it). Anyone done this, and any advice?

Thanks

 

[fastjeff]

Just take lots of photos BEFORE you rip anything apart. Had to do this while rebuilding a Yamaha triple a customer of mine talked me into doing.

I agree those are hard to work on motors. The easiest way to get the carbs off is to disconnect/ remove everything blocking access to them--easier in the long run. The carbs themselves are simple and straight forward: just remove everything that unscrews and soak them overnight in carb cleaner.

Jeff