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    61 mercury 800 water exit at idle

    where does the water exit the engine on my mercury 800 6-cylinder FGS outboard at idle. (the pee hole location). I have a pre-65 manual but it doesn't show that that I can find and I can't seem to see one. Does it come out the exhaust or around the prop?
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    Ignition switch

    I have been trying to find a replacement switch for my 1961 Mercury 800 full gear shift model. It is a 3 position switch with four posts that fits in the end of the single handle control unit. The original switch was wired as follows: Post B went to battery, Post C went to starter solonoid, Post...
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    Replacing Ignition Switch for 1961 Mercury 800 6 cylinder

    I am in need of replacing the ignition switch on my 1961 Mercury 800 (80 HP) which has a single handle control. There seams to be different switches and some are for engines with magnitos. I purchased a switch from a local dealer which states that it will fit most Mercury engines, however it is...
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