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    Water Outlet Tube Question 1976 Merc 110 9.8hp

    You'll have to join the club but they have parts and advice https://johnsoldmercurysite.com/phpBB3/index.php?sid=c1eedb7960442074f2594ee023b0274f
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    Water Outlet Tube Question 1976 Merc 110 9.8hp

    Have you tried a dealer sometimes they have them around, also that part Nr. might be superseded or is used on various years and models. They would know.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Why are you taking the recoil apart?
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    1977 Mercury 1500 inline 6 motor with distributor.

    I think that the throttle cable pushes the dist. to the idle stop and is adjusted by turning the brass barrel while in neutral. Push the bottom of the throttle lever to the back of the motor until the distributor hits the "idle speed" stop then look into the carb and see if all the throttle...
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    1977 Mercury 1500 inline 6 motor with distributor.

    I used a heavy grease in mine and when it was cold (less than 60*) it wouldn't advance enough to start, I replaced the grease with 2-4-C.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Yeah that's the only one I have but they just moved the assembly from the cowl in the older motors to that stand alone style.
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    1977 Mercury 1500 inline 6 motor with distributor.

    Remove the throttle cable from the arm that activates the distributor and see if ti moves freely; if not then the grease in the distributor adapter has probably hardened or is too heavy; if it does move correctly then the cable or the control box is at fault.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Yessir, flatten all the tabs around the nut then put a screwdriver in the slot and turn the nut clockwise. The spring is right under the cowling (in this case Nr. 3) so put your hand under it then remove the nut completely wear gloves and eye protection.
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    Mercury 90HP vacuum lines?

    Try Perfect Seal (Mercury product can be used on propshafts etc.) or Permatex Aircraft type they are sealant types without cement.
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    Starter not engaging

    Even if the connection looks good moisture can cause it to increase its resistance. The starter gets its ground from the mounting bracket.
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    Starter not engaging

    Weak battery, or, corrosion on some of the wires; check the negative battery lead [this is the common point] and grounds. The battery should stay around 10v while cranking and 12+v when not. A sketchy battery will drop voltage from sitting - that's why I have a voltmeter in my instrument combo...
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    I've used these guys https://www.oldmercs.com/category_s/1037.htm or a dealer.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    If you are going to remove the lower pump body check for a screw on the side, above the cav plate marked FLUSH this must be removed before you can take out the body if there isn't one (only 2 screws) go ahead ; once you have it out you can see which seal it uses; there might be an O-ring on the...
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    That shaft looks OK to me just grungy and that rubber grommet cushions the reverse lock mech - you can pull it out if you hold the SS down at the same time - after you've blasted. On page 39 of your manual you will see the propshaft assembly; the spring is part 39 in this manual page it...
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Dry-ice blasting is a form of carbon dioxide cleaning, where dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide, is accelerated in a pressurized air stream and directed at a surface in order to clean it. It vaporizes leaving no residue like sand but it's expensive to operate.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Don't pull out the shaft it goes into a cam that's spring loaded inside and can be difficult to re-install (post Nr.73) - can you post a pic so we can see the condition.? What are you blasting with dry ice would be the best; sand not so good, I would put the water pump housing back on to insure...
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Replace the cup and all the gaskets; to take out the impeller use 2 screwdrivers 180* apart and pry up. You don't need to undo the screw at the end of the driveshaft but I would remove the rust on the DS; lay it down and use fine sandpaper along the length, keeping it away from the waterpump.
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    1962 Merc 450 restoration ..

    Replace the waterpump impeller and gaskets and install the lower unit (follow these instructions; grease the sides of the driveshaft and shiftshaft splines) Turn the LU shift shaft by hand counter-clockwise until it stops, then with Vise Grips tight on the bottom of the shaft turn it a few more...
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    Late 70’s Mercury 20 Hp manual

    I bought a hard copy manual but it is for 1975 thru 1978 years (C-90-75512) so the next one is for 1979 - ? maybe this is your problem.
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    1989 Mercury Classic 50 Plug Wire ?

    It's crimped on to the wire and should come out with it. Don't know if a new wire comes with one.
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