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    Torque Specs for Exhaust Water Jacket '69 80 HP

    OK Guys... I have a '69 800 I'm rebuilding. I'm finally ready to install the inner exhaust water jacket. Although the Factory manual offers a torque sequence, it does not provide any ft/lbs, or in/lbs for the bolts. The story I heard was.... Merc had problems with these bolts backing out. So...
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    Fuel restrictors for in line '69 4 cyl 800?

    I am rebuilding my 1969 800 EL and I would like some opinions on fuel restrictors. First, The dealer I've been getting parts from, recommended them. However, I cant find anything in my factory manual or parts catalog on how to install them. For that matter, they are not even listed (66517)...
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    '69 Mercury800EL Fuel Pump dilemma

    Ok.. So I'll try to explain this as best as possible. My 1969 80 hp (sn 2664700) has a "Y" fitting on one of the fuel pumps. Fitting #22-54818 My Manual says it's for the upper pump. But....it only fits the lower pump #54817. I've looked at all the diagrams I can find, even my OEM manual, and...
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    TDC indicator

    Does anyone know if there is a "ready made" dial indicator for finding TDC on Mercs, or do I need to make one? Do I really need one? Is there another way that might be accurate? :confused:
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    Resi-weld

    Anyone know of a source or substitute? Thanks Ed
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    Dyna Float Mounts

    Guys, I'm ready to install some new rubber mounts in my '69 , 80hp Merc. Should I use anything on the bolt threads? i.e. Perfect Seal, Loctite (red or blue), Never-seeze? Maybe nothing at all?? It's a fresh water motor...... Also, anyone care to guess at what I should torque the bolts to...
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    Peening thumb screws

    I recently got a good set of used thumb screws and washers. Much better than the ones that were originally on my motor. There is still plenty of metal to peen over, I just can't get a good "hit" on them. Being centered on the transom bracket doesnt allow for the traditional method. Anyone got...
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    Boston/NE area machine shops?

    Anyone got recommendations, experience or opinons on a reputable outboard machine shop in the New England area? I'm looking to have the rotating assemblies on my '70, 800 powerhead machined. Thanks, Ed
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    LU Interchangeability

    Guys, I have crack in LU on my 1970 800EL. Thought I'd look around for a replacement before trying to weld it. The only number I could find on the unit is 1623-3909. Not sure if that's a casting number or a part number. Any way can some one tell me what years may inter change with this one. It...
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    Flywheel removal

    Guys What is the best acceptable method for holding the flywheel in place while trying to remove the flywheel's center nut? Also is this a right handed nut? Thanks, Ed
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    '70 800El distrubutor removal

    guy, My distrubutor, (thunderbolt w/ adapter) does not drop down the way the manual said it should. The bottom section of the timing pully does not pass through the opening. Is there a special trick to this? It seems like I need to pull the timing pully off.. Will I need a special puller for...
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    '70 800El plug wires

    This may be a foolish question, but I'm going to ask anyway......I need to replace the original plug wires on my motor. The motor has a large single red coil and a distributor with an adapter. Can someone please tell me, if any of these wires are permanently affixed to these components before I...
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    Inert anti-sieze compound

    Can anyone recommend a good "Inert" anti-seize compound? A brand name would be helpful. I'm about half way through a motor tear down ... Some of the ss bolts threaded into aluminum parts are real bears to get out. I really don't want to go through this again, if and when I do another overhaul...
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    Phantom Black Paint

    Guys, I'm almost ready to paint my motor, and was wondering if anyone knows what type of paint Merc used on their older motors, i.e. lacquer, enamel etc.? Also, is there an OEM 2 part paint available? Any opinions on the Quicksilver rattle cans? Thanks......
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    Trim cylinder rebuild question

    The past week or so, I've been working on rebuilding my tilt/trim cylinders. I've managed to complete the disassembly without any major problems. In these photos the slipper seal is not what the manual said I should have. I seem to be missing an O ring at the piston's end and the blue disks...
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    Special Merc tool

    Hey guys.... Does anyone know is a C-91-69626 Trim piston installation tool, will work for both the 3/4" and the 1" trim piston rods? Thanks, Ed
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    Merc Spanner wrench

    Guys I need to replace the "O" rings in my old Merc tilt/trim cylinders. To do so, I need a 1 1/4 spanner wrench. The usual local places just look at me! :confused: Daa what's a spanner? Anyway... Is this a tool available from Merc. I'm wondering if the pins might be unique to this set up. Thanks
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    Tilt/trim limit switch

    Guys I have an older 4 hose tilt trim setup on my outboard. It has a limit switch mounted on the starboard bracket. Inside the housing there is a kind of grease that encapsulates the switch. I am changing the switch and would like to add more of this stuff. Anyone know what this is? I assume...
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    Merc Part numbers?

    Is there a good site that has Merc parts listings? I've had Evinrudes in the past and Bombardier's parts site is excellent. Anything similar For Mercury outboard parts? Thanks......:)
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    Too quite! What's everyone working on?

    Yea... I know it's January. But, there must be some winter projects going on! Here's a few of my transom rebuild. Almost ready to pour!:D
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