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    Need help verifying float level

    I recently changed my needle and seat on the two carbs for my 1968 merc 500 which caused my float level to change. Looking at the pic I believe I still need more adjustment as I read the bars need to be level with the pins. What do you all think?
  2. J

    1968 Mercury 500 carb float?

    Can the float, needle, and seat be serviced without removing the carburetors? It appeared there might be access by removing the starter/solenoid and working from the side?
  3. J

    Need assistance verifying my rewire

    This is for my 1968 Mercury 500. I began by attempting to ohm out the original harness to determine if my CDI replacement harness had all of the wires in the correct position. As far as I can tell it does, but my original is missing most of the insulation. Looking at the attached diagram, since...
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    Waterpump replacement from aluminum to plastic

    My original water pump is aluminum and I will be replacing it with a plastic upper and lower. Do I reuse the same screws that attach the top to the bottom? How is the lower pump housing removed? Do I remove the studs or will it slide up and over the studs? Any other tips?
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    Reviving a 1968 Mercury 500

    I have recently acquired a 1968 sport-craft c-eagle with a 1968 mercury 500. The boat has spent most of its life stored inside a garage so it is in excellent overall condition. I want to revive it, but the motor will need some updates before I attempt to get it running. The motor hasn't run in...
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    What oil for 1968 50 hp?

    Searching through topics it appears and TC-W3 oil is okay. Specifically how about the Quicksilver semi-synthetic TC-W3? Was a 50:1 ratio the recommended spec in 1968? I plan to run it heavy to revive it and then keep it at a constant ratio.
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    Which ignition do I have? 1968 mercury 500

    I will be picking up a 1968 boat with a 1968 Mercury 500 in a few weeks. I want to find some parts sources ahead of time for the ignition and other serviceable items. On the available parts diagrams they all seem to list two different ignitions. How do I determine which one I have?
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