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I am learning as I go on a lot of things and I thought I had been told that all 2 cycle motors use reeds. Is this correct? I see reeds no problem on most outboards but can't seem to find them on the 1986/87 Merc Classic 50 (45hp). I don't see them on the parts diagrams either. Am I missing...
Looking at a 50hp Merc. The picture of the motor shows all the makings on whole engine to match the 1976 Merc. The serial #is 7080268 which does not match up with the markings on the motor. What year would that serial number match if not the 1976? The guy is insisting it is a 1986 but the...
1757489 is the serial number. I am showing 1964? The guy that has it is saying it is a 1977. All the markings look to me 60's. Can anyone please confirm the year of this outboard please. Thank you.
Is there anyone out there that is still using one of these? I just picked one up this weekend and am looking to restore it. I am looking for sources of parts and controls besides Ebay, that may specialize in these vintage parts or engines. Thanks!! Will post pictures soon.
Upon rebuilding the 2 carbs on this motor I see they are missing the venturi's. Are these a must have or will the motor run okay without having to spend 20.00 each for the venturi's.
I am looking for carb kits, and lower unit seal/water pump kits for my 1979 Merc 50hp Serial number 5446803. Also what years will match up parts wise if I start looking for parts motors. This is my first Merc outboard so know very little on tracking down parts for these. Any help will be...
