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    Outboard installation problem

    Hello, I have recently bought a Suzuki DF 90 and authorised dealer installed it but wrong.:mad::mad: The motor is not in centar of the transom but around 0.55 inch (14mm) moved to the right, looked from behind. Anticavitation plate is even with the lowest point of the boat. I was thinking to...
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    Tilt/Trim Pump

    Hello, I need a little help with the tilt trim pump on my merc 500. The power trim was added from a newer model and it was working without problems. I had to remove the motor from the boat so I disconnected the hoses from the pump and oil had leaked out. Now I don`t know how to put the oil back...
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    Side mount control box Suzuki DF80 2009

    Hello people, Is it possible to switch the lever from left side to right side on side mount control box of suzuki df80 2009? http://suzukimarine.com/_m/accessories/controlbox.pdf - page 2. Thanks!
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    Difference between Suzuki DF70,80 & 90 ATL K9

    Hello, I need a info regarding Suzuki DF70,80 & 90 ATL K9. My boat is rated at max 75HP and I can`t install stronger outboard because I am not allowed (law restrictions in my country). I have compared the specifications and it seems that the only difference between this three engines is in map...
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    Reverse problem Merc500

    Hello, I have a blue band 1974 Merc 500 50HP 2 stroke 4 cyl, serial number 4078037, gear ratio 2:1. Motor has started to slip from reverse, I pull the handle from neutral to reverse and it shifts without problems but when i give it a little throttle a can hear really bad grinding sound from my...
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    Gear ratio Merc500 50HP

    Hello, I have a blue band 1974 Merc 500 50HP 2 stroke 4 cyl, serial number 4078037. I can`t find gear ratio of my LU, please help me I need to re-prop my boat but without this information it`s pointless. Best regards
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    No hole shot

    Hello, I have 1974 blue band Merc 500 50HP Thunderbolt on a 2008 16.4ft fiberglass open fisherman; http://www.autonautica.hr/proizvodi.aspx?cat=72&ID=215 . Total weight without persons and with 15gallons of fuel is around 1300-1400lbs. With only me WOT is around 5900rpm and it runs great...
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    Power output

    Hello, I have 1974 blue band Merc 500 50HP Thunderbolt on a 2008 16" fiberglass open fisherman who is rated between 40 and 75HP. Normal load with 2 persons is around 1600lbs (total weight 700kg) and WOT is 5500rpm,it planes without problem but with 3 or more persons it won`t plane. Cavitation...
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    Tach on Thunderbolt Merc 500 `74

    I need advice about connecting the tach to my merc 500 `74. I recently bought a new Teleflex tach and connected it to controls plug but it won?t work, everything is correctly connected, pointer moves to 0 rpm when the ignition key is switched ON. I searched and found that I have to remove the...
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    Mercury Outboard 500

    Hello from Croatia!:) I have Mercury Outboard 500 (blue stripes), 50HP S/N: 4078037 and I think that the year of manufacturing is `74. I found on this page; http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Mercury/40_-_50_HP_(1974-1976)_Propellers/260/?rotation=Standard&**********=406535340&*******=680740427...
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