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Some of the 22 cubic inch motors ----18 / 20 / 25 HP built from 1957 to 1976 will be running long after some modern motors are landfill.-----The average human being can repair a carburetor / replace points / coils / and the simple gear boxes for mere little beer tokens.-----No need for $600...

A prudent owner doing his own work must decide what beer tokens to spend.

Parts are expensive !----What testing was done on trigger unit ?----I would start with getting battery load tested. ---Often a free service at some battery retailers.-----And I would take starter apart for ohm check on armature.-----Should show infinity.-----Possibly new brushes.-----But if beer...

The stainless cups/ housings in my area do not show signs of wear !

In many areas ( fresh water ) a new impeller every 2 or 3 years is all you need.-----Also depends on number of hours use.------Maybe get complete kit and use the impeller only.----Have those parts ready should you see wear in the stainless cup.-----Most shops will install a complete kit because...

There is nothing wrong at all.------Motor must be running when shifting.----Or on a stand the propshaft must be turned.

Order a 1988 cover.----See if it will fit.

Ckeck the flywheel key.-----Thermostat installed and motor is warming up properly.-----How did you determine that it is running " rich " ?

Any Mercury dealer will get you a manual.

Rubber parts stored with exposure to fluorescent lighting will suffer !

Some of these multi 450 HP engine 45 - 50 ' boats are in the $ 2,000,000 bracket.----If you can manage one , then fuel is of no concern.-----I think many of them playing at the Haulover Inlet are chartering.----Rental fees are adjusted by the hour.

ab59----You are looking in the wrong places for parts.

Newer gaskets are a brown viton material.-----But there is a lot of substandard material out there these days !

Best to find out what is wrong with the motor first.----Checked flywheel key ( timing ) if equipped with one ?---Fuel pump diaphragm ?------Checked for blockage in exhaust housing ?---Reed valves checked ?----Post actual compression test values.-----Al ignition wires from switch box going to the...

Manual say 10 / 15 INCH LBS.-----Most folks over tighten those.-----A wee baby could do it with bare fingers almost.

Boat should fly with that motor.-----Checked the reed valves ?-----Fuel pump diaphragm replaced ?

Put a new belt on.-----Pulling the flywheel with the right puller and technique takes just minutes.-----Mark it or find the timing marks before starting the job.

Part # of them ?-----Where did they come from ?----What torque for the screws ?

That may not fit.

Yes ----I know it is a 4 cylinder motor !