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    61 Merc 500 lower unit won't take oil

    Went to change oil in the lower unit of my 61 Merc 500. Took out lower plug and plug right above cavitation plate. The plugs were the same. Expected oil to come running out but it didn't, just a little. Tried to pump oil in but it would just take a very small amount and I couldn't get...
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    Merc 500 model?

    Where do you find the model on 64 and earlier Merc 500 white motors. I see the serial number but not the model number.
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    Shop manual, points for early Merc 500

    I'm looking for a Mercury shop manual for 61-64 Merc 500 and points also.
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    Can you help me identify this boat?

    I bought this boat for the motor and have taken a liking to it. It was advertised as a 1957 Spitfire, although I can find nothing to confirm that. Spitfires seem to be smaller, even home-made. This is 14 foot. I think it has character and like the lines and curves of the old girl. Can you...
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