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    1973 MERC 850 4 cylinder Powerhead

    I have three of the ring compressors for installation into bores. There are four bores, will I encounter problems or are there ways to overcome this dilemma?
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    1973 Merc 500 Leak

    When you get gear oil out of your driveshaft-water pump area does it mean that the seals under the water pump base are faulty or some other seals? Thanks
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    MERC 850 on a 14'6" boat

    Will I have transom problems with a MERC 850 engine on a Cadorette SKIPPER 146?
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    Cracked Powerhead

    If you are buying a used motor, to be on the safe side is there an easy way to determine a fine or cracked powerhead? Thanks
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    1987 80 HP Mercury

    Any bad things to say about this beast? Thanks
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    1984 MERC 50 reputation

    Is this a four or three cylinder engine? Does it have a good reputation?
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    MERC 500 Lower unit TOOLS

    Which tool is absolutely a must have to disengage the prop shaft successfully? Where do I get one? Thanks
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    73 MERC 500 Lower Unit

    Any chance of getting the info on a 73 MERC 500 lower unit? Is it a pin or a stainless drve shaft and how interchangeable is it with other years? Picture of two drive shafts, the one on the right has a pin on top of it Thanks
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    1973 MERC 500 Cylinder Specs

    Please help me out guys, Seloc has one set of specs and Mercury Repair manual has another. Who is right?
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    Replacing piston without taking engine apart

    Hi! I have a MERC 500 1973 outboard engine with a low compression piston. Is it possible to replace the piston with a minimum amount of engine work? Thanks Alex
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    1974 MERC500 IMPELLER

    Hi to all!<br /><br />A little confusion in regards to whether the gear shift should be in NEUTRAL or FORWARD in the inititial stages of lower gear preparation.<br />I know that I have to shift my engine into forward just to get it out of water.(horizontal) So, once it's out I then have to...
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    merc500 1973

    Hi to clams_canino or anybody that is an expert<br /><br />Hope you can help me!!!(PLEASE)<br />I was on another "HELP" website but was shot down for being too amateurish in my questions, so you are my last hope to solve my problem. <br />Some background history: Last fall the engine started...
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