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    74 merc 500 tear down

    I finally got time to complete the tear down. Wow the alternator(?) pully sucked to get off-ended up breaking it before it would come off but clear none the less. That distributor assembly out of the way I removed the crankcase cover and pulled the bad piston. EWWWWW. A clear groove worn in the...
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    1974 Merc 500 distributor removal

    Well I am tearing down my Merc 500. I got a nifty lift eye/flywheel removal tool off ebay for under $40. Worked great. Tear down was going good even though I have a terrible manual made by Selco. I am stuck on the distributor removal. It appears to have three bolts connecting it to a frame...
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    1974 Mercury 500 tbolt ignition

    Ok. I went ahead and bought this old timer because as near as I can tell almost everyone thinks they are almost bullet proof. This unit is a nice looking 74 merc 500. Compression is 160, 160, 40, 160. What are the chances the third cylinder is a valve problem more than a cylinder problem??? The...
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    low compression

    I just purchased a 1974 mercury 500 thunderbolt ignition outboard. Compression readings are 160, 160, 40 (yes 40), and 160. Obviously the number 3 hole is dead. Starting with the low buck options, what should I do first??? I am VERY mechanically inclined so please don't offer retarded advice...
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    1964 Evinrude Lark VI - no spark

    I am trying to resurect said boat motor. Engine is relatively clean with only minor moisture corrosion on the aluminum (white fluffy stuff). The wire housings are not dry and cracked. Compression is excellent (110 and 115 psi respectively) and the starter works great. I do not have an ignition...
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    Rotten floor Stringers

    I have a 71 Silverline and the floor and stringers are rotten. I have read several posts on here about how to repair them and I am leaning towards seacast at the moment as I would prefer a permanent repair. Has anyone ever tried using Trex decking as replacement stringers? It is a wood/plastic...
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    Identifying my Evinrude outboard

    I bought a used Evinrude boat motor. It appears to be a late 60's vintage in very good condition. The problem is I cannot find a serial number anywhere on the thing. The plate that should be visible when I have it mounted is gone and the little aluminum plug on top of the motor is also gone. It...
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