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I have a 1969 Mercury 500, #2629264. The fuel systems completely rebuilt 10 years ago and ran non ethanol gas with Mercury 2 stroke oil at 50-1. I haven't really used the boat for a couple of years now and am wondering about rough ride and running issues. The plugs from the lower carb #3 and...

Hey all I have a 1969 Mercury 500 with Thunderbolt ignition, Serial # 2929264. I rebuilt the carbs and fuel pump around 8 years ago. Last time I used the boat I noticed the engine running ruff and not starting after a long run. So I pulled the plugs and noticed that the plugs for the 1&2...

I have a 1969 Mercury 500, serial #2629264. I can't get the lower housing of the water pump out of the lower unit. What is the trick getting it out? I have done it before but can't remember how to remove it. The vent plug has been removed.

I have a 1969 Mercury 500, serial # 2629264. The question I have is in reference to the fuel lines. All that I have read is that the fuel lines should be 3\8 I.D.. So I have 3/8 outside of the power head but inside of the head compartment I have 1/4 in.. A previous owner put adaptors in that...

Hey All I have a 1969 Mercury 500, serial #2629264. My internal wiring harness has disintegrated. I would like to purchase a new one or find a used one. Can someone please give me the pert number and or a source where I can find a replacement? I have looked in several spots and I can't seem...

Hey all I am looking for the part #'s for a distributor and rotor for a Mercury #2629264. 1969 Mercury 500

I need help with mounting a ladder to a 1964 Mirror Craft Ski n Troll. It is a aluminum hull with no leaks! I need to drill holes into the hull to mount the ladder. The question is how do I seal the holes properly and mount the ladder? I think I am being a little gun shy... I am going to...

Hey all I have a 1969 Mercury 500 #2629264. On a 14' 1964 Mirror Craft Ski and Troll. The prop is so worn I cant read the numbers on it. I would like to get a new one. I called Mercury and they said that they dont have anything new because the prop has 11 splines. I have some numbers from...

I just bought a new car and need to know how much I am towing. I have a 1969 Mercury 500 and would like to know the weight of the engine. Anyone know??!!! Thanks much

I have a 1969 mercury 500 #2629264. I have a stripped out I think its the idle jet. It is on the bottom of the bowl. Anyway I need to either fix it some way or replace the body. Where can I get one? Any input is great! I have to start somewhere.

I have a 1969Merc 500 #2629264. I have taken and rebuilt the fuel system and am still having trouble with the low idle and slow speeds after a long hard run. I noticed that someone else had similar issues and replace the merury switch. I dont think my motor has one but thought I would ask the...

I have a 1969 Merc 500 #2629264. I have noticed the a Rotor and Cap are very expensive to replace in these motors. How long do they last? Hours whys that is. I have not replace mine but I think I need to, owned for less than a year and not sure of maintenance done by previous owner. The...

I have a 1969 mercury 50 #2629264. I rebuilt the carb over the winter. Rebuilt the fuel pump and replaced all hoses. But I forgot to clean the tank! So I Took out the boat and at first it purred beautifully. Than I decided to open her up and did a nice 5 10 minute run at WOT. Made a nice...

I have a 1969 merc 500. I put a inline fuel filter before the primer bulb. on of the clamps is leaking due to a very small bend in the hose clamp. I have tried to tighten it pretty good but dont want to break it. My question is two parts; 1) should I do this? I am doing it because I want...

Hey fellas, I got a 1969 mercury 500, SN# 2629264. So I went to fine tune some carb work today and I turn the key and nothing! I push the electric choke button and that works as do the lights. I check and clean all of the connections and make sure all is secure. Than I check the battery...