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    How long can i run wide open on a '74 merc?

    Just wondering, i have a 15' fibreglass boat, not very heavy, with a 1974 mercury 500 50hp 4cylinder engine with a brand new 12 pitch mercury prop. <br /><br />the motor runs great and has good compression, the lower unit waterpump is rebuilt as well as drive shaft and prop shaft seals replaced...
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    1989 Seadoo 580- opinions??

    Hey guys, considering purchasing a 1989 seadoo 580, i havnt seen it yet but he says its in excellent condition, the impellor and intake grate and all that jazz is in good shape, its been stored inside for 2 summers and has good compression but no spark. <br /><br />He says it was driven until it...
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    Distributor? and other quesiton

    Hey guys, i have a couple of questions i'm hoping you can clarify for me. <br /><br />1) My spark plug wires keep falling out of the distributor because theres not enough room for me to get me hand or any tools in there to push them up nice and snug. Is there a way to remove the distributor or...
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    Its finally coming together....

    ....after removing my motor and boat at the beginning of the summer 2 weeks after we put it in ('74Merc500) the motor is finally finished.<br /><br />After removing the LU various times, checking this checking that, fixing ignition wires, replacing gearcase seals, and finally adding the new...
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    Whats the stock pitch for a '74 Merc 50HP?

    I have a '74 Merc 50HP on a 15' Fibreglass v-hull used for skiing and top end. <br /><br />what pitch should i use? or what did these motors come stock with? Thanks again guys.
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    removing propshaft gearcase seal

    i have a 1974 mercury 500 4cylinder and the seal on the prop shaft infront of the bearing is stuck in there. <br /><br />how can i remove this? i have the whole thing apart except this seal is in there somehow. can someone please give me a howto on removing and installing a new seal? <br /><br...
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    What lower units will fit?

    I have a 1974 Mercury 500 and was wondering if i was looking for another lower unit what years/models will be a direct bolt up? <br /><br />thanks. -Neil
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    1965 Evinrude lower unit onto 1962 Johnson?

    I have a 1962 Johnson Electric Shift Seahorse 40HP and the bottom end is friend, i can pick up a 1965 Evinrude 40HP electric shift with a blown powerhead but good bottom end for $50. <br /><br />Are these parts interchangeable and will it work ok on my motor? <br /><br />Thanks for the replies...
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    Will a 1965 lower unit fit onto a 1974 motor?

    I can buy a completely rebuilt lower unit <br /><br />(as well as the rest of the motor, controls, etc.. that dosnt have any spark)<br /><br />that has new bearings, seals, and gaskets, done this January. All for $100. <br /><br />I am going to pick up this motor tonite if the lower end will...
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    Replacing Plug wires on '74 merc 500

    How do i get underneath the distributor to pull out the old wires and to install new ones? There is no room for me to get my hand in there or any tool. <br /><br />I want to be able to remove the distributor. Is this hard? How would i go about taking it off? <br /><br />Thanks again, Neil
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    How much is it worth?

    I have a 1962 Johnson Seahorse on a 14' fibreglass v-hull boat. Seats 4 back to back, boat is push-pull type steering with all new cables. <br /><br />Boat sits on a mint condition Mculluch(sP?) trailor with all new trailor wiring and cranking rope. <br /><br />Boat was re-painted.<br /><br...
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    Merc Problems, should i fix and how much?

    I have a '74 Mercury 500 4cylinder twin carb. The motor runs great but the problem is in the lower unit. <br /><br />The gearcase needs to be re-sealed, and it needs another prop (rebuilt of course) <br /><br />How much does it cost to be re-sealed? What all is involved and could i do it myself...
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    Cooling Question- Quick Reply leaving in 30minutes...

    AS you know i got the Johnson ('62 40HP) running. Runs fine, but i'm not sure whether its cooling or not. <br /><br />I have it started up in a bucket with the water an inch or 2 below the cavitation plate.<br /><br />I did not see anything coming out the exhaust relief hole. But i'm not sure...
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    Got it Running :) :) Last Question, where is the pee-hole?

    Just wondering where the water is supposed to spit out on a '62 Johnson Seahorse 40HP? <br /><br />The exhaust is the top big hole then there are 2 little holes below it, are these the pee-holes? <br /><br />I looked when it was running but didnt see any water coming out anywhere? But then again...
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    Still wont start! POS Johnson

    OK guys, i put new type c oil in, 2 new J6C plugs, fresh gas, oil, primed it, started ran for a second, then stalled, and wont start again. <br /><br />WHAT is with this thing? Is it a fuel pump issue? How hard is it to remove and clean it? Would that fix the problem? <br /><br />Also, what is...
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