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    Mercury lower unit holes?

    There is a single hole on my Merc 850, on the lower unit starboard side, just above the water inlet holes. I have a small amount of gear lube or oil coming from this hole. Can anyone tell me what this hole is for?
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    Solve the puzzle..

    Help me out here and let's see who can identify this....http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98991<br /><br />It's nothing I've ever seen before.
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    Does it charge?

    I'm new to older outboards, (old car guy) and was wondering, does a 76 Merc 850 have a charging circuit? After looking at all the wiring I really don't see anything that looks familiar other than coils and plug wires. Thanks
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    Question about 850 mercury power loss

    I recently purchased a 76 Starcraft with Mercury 850. The boat ran fine prior to selling it to me, and after sitting a few months. My first trip to the lake was not good. The boat would idle fine but under power would not get up and go. Prior to purchasing the boat I found out that he had taken...
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