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    1967 Mercury 50 Hp won't idle

    My 1967 Mercury 500 50 hp will now idle at half way up and full, the problem is it won't idle at low speed. I had rebuild the carbs and now I have been trying to adjust them. Any help would be appreciated.
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    1967 Mercury 500 starter problem

    I have a 1967 mercury 500. Now the problem is the starter makes a lot of noise sort of a spinning noise. It does not stay engaged and also gets really hot, it smokes and sometimes sparks. I was wondering to I need a new starter. I just bought a new battery, a good cranking one. Thank you. Paul
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    1967 500 Mercury 50 hp transom plate

    I was wondering how do I remove the transom plate on this motor. I see the 4 bolts but looks like there is some kind of shaft going through the middle. Any help would be great.
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    1968 500 mercury outboard tach

    I need help finding a tach for this motor 1968 Mercury 500. I will attach the one I found, will anyone tell me if this one will work? Here is the description of this tach: We are selling a new illuminated Teleflex Sea Pro inboard/outboard 7000 RPM tachometer, mfg. part #65390F. Features domed...
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    Trim Tab Anode on 1971 Merc 500

    Ok what can of bolt is that on the trim tab anode for the 1971 Merc 500. It is not Allen head, like my 1968. I thinking it is a 12 point head, if that is so then what size is it?
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    Merc 1968-1971 50 Hp Stator

    Ok I have a 1968 Mercury 500 don't know the serial number off hand but it is a 1968. I just picked up a 1971 Mercury 500 serial is 309.... so I know it is a 71. The question is can I use the rectifier and stator off of the 71 and use it one the 68? All the brackets seem to fit perfect the only...
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    Flywheel

    How do you get the flywheel off a 1968 50 horse?
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    Mercury 1968-1971 Stator help

    Ok I have a 1968 Mercury don't know the serial number off hand but it is a 1968. I just picked up a 1971 serial is 309.... so I know it is a 71. The question is can I use the rectifier and stator off of the 71 and use it one the 68? All the brackets seem to fit perfect the only one the does not...
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    1967/1968 Merc's 50 hp pwrhead swap

    Hello, I was wondering can I change my powerhead from my 1967 Short shaft 50 hp serial # 2117296 to my 1968 Long shaft 50 hp serial # 2480257. Thanks in advance for the help.
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    Hull Id

    I have a mid 70's mirro craft ,15ft aluminum, deep v. I was wondering if it has a hull id for it, if so where is it at? Thanks for the help in advance.
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