I have a 1969 50hp 500. And I was wondering if a lower unit from a earlier model 50hp 500 could fit. My drive shaft is screwed and I am having a problem finding a replacement so I went and bought a lower unit complete but the problem is that this new lower unit is the type that has the Preload...
If anyone is interested...I have digital pictures of my process of tearing down and rebuilding 50hp merc 500 4cyl. I have done everything except for tearing apart the powerhead. From the lower unit up. Including carbs, dist, magneto, starter, wiring etc... just let me know by e-mail, or if...
Hello everyone. I was wondering if someone can help by giving me the easiest way to remove the bottom cowling off my motor. The lower unit is removed. I have the sealing rubbers removed. I have no idea how to remove this except to remove the powerhead from the driveshaft housing, I really...
Ok here goes. I am in the middle of taking apart the lower unit. I am at the part where I am removing the "cover nut" it is the big circle nut that sits on top of the Prop shaft bearing carrier. In the Seloc book it doesn't say how to remove this. Well they kinda do by using all these...
Hello everyone! Just like to say thanks for everyone who has replied to my other posts, you guys helped alot, But I do have another problem. I am trying to remove the base of my water pump to no avail (2 hours on the baby). I have the impeller removed and the upper part of the water pump...
I am running a 1969 50hp 500 4cyl 2 stroke short shaft. And the question is, can I troll with this motor? I have been told by some people that I cannot because Mercury's are meant to go all out all the time, if not then I will overheat the motor and burn it out. If there is somebody that can...
I was hoping that someone could help me with a problem that I have? I own a 1969 50hp 500. It is on a 15.5 ft Arkansas Traveler. I took it out for the first time this weekend and I travelled about 6 miles. To my surprise the motor ate all the gas. I mean 0 gas left in the tank. The tank is...
