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    1964 850 wake up

    Re: 1964 850 wake up Yes, the prop turns in the correct direction(s) in relation to what gear it is in...while spinning the drive shaft in a clockwise direction. There is ratcheting and a pop when manually spun in the opposite direction. There was oil in the L/U. There was some water in the...
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    1964 850 wake up

    Re: 1964 850 wake up I was able to remove the L/U. Are these the shift shaft splines ? Should I be able to rotate this with ease?
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    1964 850 wake up

    I am in the process of getting a 1964 850 running after being in hibernation for some time. I am now on the L/U issues, which is still on the motor. I wanted to replace the water pump so I can start it and check the integrity of the engine. But, currently it does not shift back into neutral...
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    Boats with short shaft outboard motors above 75 HP.

    I am looking for a boat to put my 1964 850 Merc short shaft on. post some pics.
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    1964 850 Rewire

    Re: 1964 850 Rewire Anyone know where I can get one of these? Broke the stud off.
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    1964 850 Rewire

    Is 16 gauge the correct wire for ballast to coils and coils to points?
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    Is this motor worth repairing?

    Re: Is this motor worth repairing? Update on the '64 Merc 850 and the Fabuglas. The person that I got the '64 850 from stopped by and showed me some old('70s or 80's) pics of the boat. Scanned them....what year is the Hydrodyne?....is it possible that the boat and motor was sold together...
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    Hydro-electric shift question?

    Can this cause the hydro-electric shift not to work? 50273C
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    External Wiring Harness

    Where can I get a external wiring harness for 1964 merc 850?
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    Is this motor worth repairing?

    Re: Is this motor worth repairing? He say's 1963 Fabuglas. Can't find much info about them on the web though. Push buttton?
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    Is this motor worth repairing?

    Re: Is this motor worth repairing? He said I could have the motor for free ...but I have to take the boat and trailer with it.
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    Is this motor worth repairing?

    Re: Is this motor worth repairing? When I crank the engine with the compression gauge in a cylinder the motor barely cranks over. With the gauge removed the engine will crank twice as fast...so I assume a very weak starter. I am dropping of the starter for testing/repair at an auto electric...
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    Is this motor worth repairing?

    Re: Is this motor worth repairing? How about this motor? I picked this one up today. It hasn't ran in over 10 years, but ran good when put away. Is it worth fixing?
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    Is this motor worth repairing?

    I dont have the model # or know the year of this motor yet. It is a 4 cylinder and 1 of the cylinders is dead. The lower unit needs rebuild also. But is it worth looking at or fixing it with those problems? Or do I need more info to get a good answer?
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    Carb rebuild kit needed

    Where can I get a rebuild kit for this carb? Johnson part# 379168 is the complete carb. It is on a 1964 Johnson MQ 9.5 hp Sea Horse.
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    1964 Johnson MQ fuel pump repair kit

    Re: 1964 Johnson MQ fuel pump repair kit I pulled the hose coming from the pump to carb while spraying with spray bottle to keep the engine running....there was no fuel coming out at all from the line to the carb. I opened it up and found this....could that cause 100% blockage or is the pump shot?
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    1964 Johnson MQ fuel pump repair kit

    1964 Johnson MQ Is there a repair kit available for this fuel pump? I cannot seem to find the correct part # for the kit by application. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Test Prop

    Setting Maximum Spark Advance on J50TLEOD. Service manual says to run the engine with the correct test propeller and not to use the the regular propeller or a flushing adapter for this adjustment. Is a test prop typically used when setting maximum spark advance on outboard motors?
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    Safety Chain Replacement

    What is the best way to attach this type of safety chain to this trailer? The instructions say to use u-bolts, but it does not say where.
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    Tach harness connectors

    My remote control has a 3 pin tach connector, but the harness from the guage has a 5 pin connector. Is there an adapter to connect the 2?
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