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    Merc 650 running on 16' Aluminum Starcraft : thanks to all that helped!!

    Just figured I'd post a vid to show you guys what the Mercury 65hp will do on my 16' Starcraft. Thanks to all of you that helped me get her running!
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    Can I run 25:1 oil mix when it calls for 50:1?

    Hey guys I have a big ol' 10 gallon tank that I use for my Merc 650 (50:1), and a 3 gallon reserve tank. The 3 gallon tank is mixed 25:1 for my kicker. If I use the reserve tank (25:1) for a motor that calls for 50:1 will it cause any misfires or idling issues?
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    Small 70's Mercury keeps cutting off.

    Just wondering if any of you have had any experience with the following issue on one of the 70's series Mercuries (or any motor for that matter). I have a '70's 45 (4.5hp) and just got the waterpump in yesterday. Went to start her up today, (first time since I've owned it) and she started right...
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    Weight of 1977 Mercury 4.5 Longshaft?

    Anyone know the weight of a 1977 Mercury 4.5hp longshaft? I'd say it is around 50-55lbs. but not too sure.
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    Setting high speed jet on Johnson 4 horse

    Hey fellas, as some of you know I have been working on a 2 cyl. 1969 Johnson 4hp. Cleaned out all of the water passages, and changed all engine gaskets, she fires right up and runs superb. Anyway, what I am dealing with is I am trying to figure out a good spot to set the high speed needle. I...
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    1977 Merc Lower unit install

    Sup guys, I just got an impeller in and was trying to install my L/U on a 4.5hp 1 cylinder 1977 Merc. Now, there is a water input line, shift shaft, drive shaft, and two studs that have to slide in. My question is this, do the driveshaft AND shift shaft enter the splines at the same time, or...
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    Anyone use Easy Steer system

    I have 'crafted' my own easy steer setup, but it does not function as well as I had hoped. I'd love to steer my kicker with my main steering wheel. I was wondering if anyone has the E.Z. steer system and if they have any idea on what the price is on one of their setups. Thanks!
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    Where to buy shift and throttle linkage cables

    Hey guys I have a 1967 Merc 650 with the Mercontrol box and I need to replace my shift and throttle linkage cables. Anyone have any ideas where I can buy a fresh set of cables?
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    Mercury 650 carbs rebuilt but still leak. Is this normal?

    So I rebuilt both the carbs on my '67 4 cylinder 650 and they are both leaking. Is it normal? I know there is a tray to catch the fuel when you tilt the motor up, but right after I prime the motor it starts leaking. I changed all the gaskets that came in the carb kit. In the photo here you can...
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    1977 Merc 4.5hp longshaft

    Hey fellas, got a hold of a greattttt running 4.5hp for $50 yesterday. It needs a waterpump, but I can't get the durn lower unit off. All that I could see was a 1/2" nut in the front right above the prop, and another 1/2" nut in the back of the lower unit. Loosened those suckers up and the L/U...
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    How to install a spark plug boot on merc?

    Okay guys, I cant seem to find anywhere how to attach the spring end to the spark plug wire, and how to get the boot over it. Do you just wrap the wire around the arm of the spring, solder it, lube up the boot, and slide it on?
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    Saw a 1976 Mercury 4.5hp for $50

    What do you guys think? I was thinking of checking it out today, he only wants $50. Original owner, and has original manual. Was a sailboat back-up with hardly any corrosion. I'm going to check compression. He says it ran when he checked it a few days back, but just wasn't flowing water. Any of...
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    Merc 650 4 cylinder Ignition

    Hey fellas. I am currently doing a fuel/spark/air overhaul on my 65hp. It is a 1967 4 cylinder. When I checked the spark plug wires for continuity, they are intermittent (when I move the wires around). I suspect either a loose plug boot or wire lead. I have seen kits online where you can make...
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    Coolant passage issues.

    Okay guys as some of you know I have been working with a Johnson 4hp 4R70E from 1970. Both of the motors that I have to work with have run hot. Luckily the cylinders are in great working order, even though it is apparent that these motors seem to have issues cooling the bottom cylinder. Here's...
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    Guys, I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS! Any ideas?

    Started the morning off replacing my freshly built carbs/fuel pumps on my Merc and stripped out the carb housing.:mad: Anyway, I just bought a 4hp 1969 Evinrude and it runs great. Only issue is that the lower cylinder was getting hot. Being a saltwater motor, I knew that the water passages were...
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    It is hard to find motors this well taken care of.....

    I have had this motor for a while now. L-O-V-E it. She has never let me down, and all she has ever needed was a waterpump, thermostat, and input line grommet. Now, I did pay $400 and $100 in parts, so it wasn't exactly cheap, but definately one of the best buys that I have ever made. She had...
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    Having trouble finding what plugs to use( Clinton, etc.)?

    I found this awesome NGK spark plug site, that had many outboard makers, including Clinton, which lord know I had quite the time figuring out what plugs to put in there. http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/marine.php?type=OUTBOARD&manufact=CLINTON&opts=&model=&continuetosearch=0
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    Should I buy the Johnson 4R70E opinions??

    Hey guys I found a 1970 Johnson converted to Longshaft 4R70E for sale and the guy wants $100 for it. It will not start, but the ignition and carb parts are readily available, and not very expensive. Compression is supposedly good, but I will check it anyway:rolleyes:. Do you fellas think that...
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    Merc 650 carb removal nightmare

    Bahaha, not really a nightmare, but boy they sure do tuck those carbs in there deep don't they? Anyways I am doing a full fuel and electrical overhaul before spring, and was wondering if I could get some feedback fellas. Here is the main question. I need to remove the distributor in order to get...
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    Merc 650 idle issues when IN water

    So check it out guys. Two weeks ago I made a post about my motor starting fine on muffs, and then when I took 'er to the lake she would not start. When I got home I could barely get it to start, but it didnt idle until I ran 1 gallon of seafoam and gas through the motor at partial throttle...
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