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    Distributor on 73 Merc

    85 hp inline 4<br />I learned from an old thread that the rotor won't come off the shaft. 12 footer said you can clean up a pretty rough looking one and get service out of it, so that's what I'm going to do. I understand that the plug wires scew out of the cap but I can't get them to turn loose...
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    850 Mercury

    Does anybody use a sealer on the exhaust manifold or coverplate gaskets? Thanks -G.
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    crack in exhaust port

    I followed the Woywoyboy thread, as his problems seemed be so similar to my own. I finished stripping down my engine last night. 1973 850 Mercury. When I took off the exhaust cover, the block was cracked, about 1 1/4" by #4 port where molding separates the exhaust from the water jacket. I tried...
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    Water in cylinder

    I started my motor yesterday. It still starts good, thanks to a lot of help from you kind people. 1973> 850 Mercury. I've got another problem. I noticed vibration at low rpms. (skip?) Tested and it had good spark at all 4 cylinders. Pulled plugs, bottom cylinder, #4 had clean plug, others...
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    DECARBONIZING A MERC.

    My 850 Merc is starting good again, thanks to your help. WE have a couple of nice days here and I am about to decarb my engine. The instructions say, after bringing up to operating temp, set motor in horizontal position and level pistons to close ports. I tilted the engine, and let the trailer...
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    True Fishing Story

    BIGGEST CRAPPIE I EVER (nearly) CAUGHT. My old fishing buddy, Pat, past away last year but if he was here, he would, grudgingly, back me up on this because real fishermen never lie. Now in this part of Alabama crappie fishing is taken seriously, and they are especially hard to find during the...
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    850 Mercury

    Aol has kiced me offline 3 times and lost my message. I'm trying to write fast- please excuse me. See my post nothing to do with boats turning the page. (1) The starter shows strong continuity between hot terminal and case. Man at starter shop says it has too much torque yo be defective I know...
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    Turning the page.

    O.K. I know I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, so maybe some one will help me here. I enjoy reading the forum but I can't figure out how to get to the next page. Duh.. I select the last ten days and I get to the bottom,(about three day's worth)and I can see that there are two pages, but...
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    Mercury trolling motor

    I have an older model trolling motor it is a Mercury Thruster Plus. The serial No. is a223836. Is anyone familiar with this motor? What is the rated thrust? Can I run it on 24 volts? Who made it? Are parts still available? Do you know of a website or other good source of information? I...
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    Old Bass Bomber

    I have an old 72 Bass Bomber Raider. It is a good fishing boat and as comfortable as an old pair of shoes. It is however in bad need of a new prop. I found a helpful website, but I need some information. I hope someone can help. The old Bomber is a 17 Ft.with an 850 Merc: approximate weight? How...
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