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    prop pitch?

    hi all, i have a 13" pitch prop on my merc 50hp and i have finally got it all running , now i am after more , are we never happy with what we've got? Anyway back to topic, i reached a speed of 32mph on my gps and was doing just under 6000 rpm at WOT . can i change the prop to get more speed or...
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    rev counter wiring

    hi again i need to know where the sender wire from the engine is connected at the engine end, i have a rev counter that worked and has stopped since the stator and switchbox was replaced. it is currently connected to the rigght hand connector of the rectifier (which was also replaced) and the...
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    temp sender

    now i have a lovely engine running like a trooper, i need to sort out the temp guage, the boat did have one on it when i got it but it was not connected, the guy at the shop says it should go on the block. but i cant see where it should go. also i have a wire dangling and my rev counter has...
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    oil from prop??

    hi again , apart from my other problem of bogging, since my return yesterday from its first outing in my possession, there is a small puddle about 2 inches wide under my prop on the floor. it has stopped dripping now but it is black oil and is coming from behind the prop. any clues ? thanks
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    '79 50hp merc blueband, wont go over 2500rpm when in gear?

    hi all excellent forum. I have spent over an hour so far searching for my problem. so here goes for you clever folks. I took my boat out today for 1st time 12ft shakespeare with blueband 50hp thunderbolt O/B. it starts first time everytime hot or cold and idles fairly well. when i first got it...
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