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    Humminbird 798ci HD SI

    Thinking about getting one of these since I found a great deal on one online....was wondering if anyone has used it and if it worked as advertised.
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    New Old Stock

    I have a lead on a 2006 Suzuki still in the crate from a reputable dealer.....motor hasn't been uncrated and they are offering a heck of deal on it. They are going to be offering a one year warranty.....Thoughts??? Leary of a motor that has set that long even if it's never been started.....am...
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    Evinrude E-Tec or Suzuki

    Replacing a worn out Mercury 500 50hp and looking at an Evinrude e-tech 40hp or a Suzuki 40hp....The motor will be put on a 16 foot SeaArk duck boat rated for 50hp. Ruled out Mercs (sorry), and can't afford a Honda or Yamaha. Any thoughts, advice, opinions or other sage words of advice are...
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    suzuki 40hp question

    Getting ready to replace my old mercury with a new motor and I may have a good deal from a local dealer on a suzuki 40hp (2013 new). Any opinions or thoughts on this motor.....was also looking at 30hp Tohatsu.
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    Ready to Throw in the Towel on 1971 Mercury 500 50hp

    Have been trying all summer to get the 500 50hp back to running condition. I thought we were close last week. Engine started right up, idled, ran well at full throttle, but had on going issue of having to pump bubble up to keep it running. Mechanic, replaced the floats, gasket and needle...
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    Mercury 500 50hp Gas Leak

    This may be normal, however I am not sure and wonder if I need to rebuild carburetors. The old merc, 1971, was gone through by mechanic and he cleaned carbs (but didn't replace floats or needles). When the motor is tipped up to travel and I pump the gas bubble, gas leaks out of the top carb...
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    Gas Leak from Upper Carb on 1971 Mercury 500 50hp

    The saga continues...had the merc on the lake yesterday and after running it for about 20min noticed about a pint of gas in the bottom of the boat. We loaded it up and pulled the covers and we noticed a drip from the top carb (near the front) when I pumped the bubble on the gas tank, when I...
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    Steering Rod Part Number

    Hey all, Closing in on the last of the items that I need to repair on my Mercury 500 50hp....I am having trouble finding the part number for the Steering Arm Rod ...the rod that goes from the motor to the end of the steering cable....I see a lot of them on EBAY but not sure if they...
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    1971 Mercury 500 50HP saga continues

    Have gotten the merc to run on the lake a few times, and after 12 years of sitting idle, we're starting to see things like fuel pump diaphragm hard and cracked, rebuilt fuel pump, now leaking water above number 1 spark plug, mechanic says the gasket underneath the cover is probably old and...
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    Prop hits trim tab

    Changing my old prop out and put a 10 5/8 prop on my 1971 mercury 500 50hp....checking to make sure everything fits I notice that the prop is going to contact the trim tab.......Curious since the prop is actualy 1/8 smaller than the one the spec sheet calls for. So, was wondering will it hurt...
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    1971 Mercury 500 50hp Tach question

    Hi all, Thanks for all the help so far with my restoration questions. I am beginning to think I need to install a tachometer and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an easy to install, tach that would work on the old merc ...again 1971 merc 500 50hp. Thanks in advance...
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    1971 Mercury 500 50hp Clicking noise

    Hello all, The old 1971 mercury 500 50hp is running well however I have noticed that when i put the engine in neutral and turn the prop either way by hand, I notice there is a clicking sound.....would this be normal or something I should be worried about. Sorry in advance for the...
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    Prop diameter and Pitch Question

    Hello all, I have a 9.9 hp johnson that currently has a 9.5"x10 in pitch prop and going to replace it.....the prop shop has a 9in x 11 and he told me I probably wouldn't see much difference in the two........I use the motor as a kicker and mostly just troll with it, don't highly rev the...
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    Need prop for Minn Kota SS 3hp

    Have an older Minn Kota motor, SS 3hp and need to replace the prop......having trouble figuring out which one will fit it. Any help is appreciated.
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    Prop question for 9.9 Johnson Sail master

    The current prop on my motor is stamped 9 1/2 x 10 and wonder if it would be ok to use a 9/14 x 10. I assume the 9 1/2 is the original prop.
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