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    67 Merc 500 how to start it?

    I have a project engine. Mercury 500. Serial number tells me it is a 1967. The person I got it from tells me it "Ran great" the last time it was run. I do not have the controlls for this engine. I had a engine like this last year and sold all the parts thinking I would never have another...
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    Define High Hours On 2003 Merc

    I am looking at a Merc 115 4 stroke engine which is documented to have 1500 hours on it. What is considered high, low, or avg. for this year in your opinions. Any thoughts on what I might expect to have to repair replace as normal at this amount of hours would be appreciated. Thanks, Ed... in...
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    2000 evinrude 50 HP 2 stroke quality

    Any one have any opinion on the year 2000 evinrude 50 hp 2 stroke? I am looking at getting a 17" Crestlliner Sea Hawk with this motor on it. Anyone know if that year had any particular problems? has it been out long enough to tell much about it? Any advise would be appreciated. Ed
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    40HP Evinrude Stops

    I am looking at a 40HP Evinrude made in 1989. It starts up pretty quick and will run rough for about 30 seconds to a minuet. The it just shuts off. I tried reving it up a bit but it stills shuts down after running for about 30 seconds. Is this a fuel issue? Or can anything at all be...
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    What is this part?

    This part comes off a Merc 500 1969. It had the distributor attached to it. I need to know the name of the part/assembly to describe it. Anyone know what it is called? Thanks, Ed
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    Can't Fix 1969 Merc 500 Parting It Out

    I have a Merc 500 which I can not get to start. It ran great this spring. It has a brand new starter solenoid. I am parting it out since I can not fix it. If you need any parts let me know at ag869@aol.com or private message here. Ed
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    69 Merc Wet Plug Problem

    Mt old 1969 Merc 500 just turns over and will not start. The top plug is clean of any carbon and wet when I pull it out. Any ideas on the problem. Ed
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    Merc 500 Is it worth Repair

    I have a 1969 Merc 500 on my old Jayco Boat. Engine serial number is 2629343. It ran great last year(after some minor tune up work.) This year it ran great for awhile. The engine now needs a new starter solenoid ($85.00). When I do get it to turn over it will not start and I see some drops of...
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    Can I switch lower unit of another year?

    I have a 1969 Mercury 500 50HP and would like to replace the lower unit. Will a 1982 Mercury 500 50HP fit mine? PLease excuse if this is a repeat. I thought I posted this question once but can not find it on a search. Thanks for any help you can offer. Ed
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    Lower Unit is Not synced

    I dropped the lower unit on my 50 HP Mercury Serial Number 2629343 and replaced the impeller and all the gaskets. Got great water flow out pee hole. Now my motor runs in reverse when I push the throttle forward and it runs in forward when I pull the throttle back. It actually works pretty...
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