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    trouble getting speed out of outboard

    I havea 1973 Merc 50 hp that has had a lot done to it in the past year. When I bought this motor last year it needed the carbs re built so that was done along with rewiring the entire motor and power cable coming out of the outboard due to heavy corosion. This spring the water pump was rebuilt...
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    No water stream and prop is not moving

    I have a 1973 Merc 500 and recently brought it out of storage, I fired it up and with the help of a little starting fluid it was running good. BUT when I tried to went to make sure the prop was moving good, it would not move. It is not seized up or at least I dont think it is cause I can move it...
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    Help Removing an old steering wheel

    I have an old cable pulley system which I am replacing with a rotary steering setup in the next day or so, the only problem is that the steering wheel is very tough to remove. I have tried a steering wheel puller but no results. Also have tried a hammer and pulling with my knees but again...
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    Exactly how do I thread the tiller cable?

    I was trying to put new line into the steering drum and I noticed that I could not thread the line all the way through due to some sort of pin or something else is in the way... I was trying to take the drum off to work on it without having to lie on my back but I was unable to remove the drum...
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    pulley/cable steering help...

    I am trying to get my cable/puley steering put together but am having some trouble getting the cable to stay on the drum. I have been following diagram after diagram but none make sense when they are a pic. The written directions are not simple enough for me to understand EXACTLY what to do...
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    Anyone know how to find info on a 1966 Duo

    Hello, I have a 1966 14'1" Fiberglass Duo. I have been unable to find anything about this boat other than what the previous owner told me. I would like to find out as much as possible about the company and possible specs for newer parts....I didnt know who might have bought them out...Maybe...
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    1973 Merc 500 Steering

    I have a 1973 Merc 500 that is tough to turn side to side(steer.) Is there a grease fitting that will make it easier to turn? I have been unable to find one on the motor or in the SELOC manual.:confused:
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    Age of my Johnson Seahorse

    I just bought a 10 HP Johnson Seahorse last week and need to find out what year it is. Are there any sites that I can reference the serial number to check the age? This motor is in superb condition, very clean!! I am going to sell it but do not know what to sell it for.
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    Drum Cable Steering

    I need to know how to install the cable and tension springs on a Exposed Drum Steering setup. If possible I need pics or diagrams...Please help. :confused:
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    Steering Problem..Old Steering system

    I have a 1966 14 ft Fiberglass Duo with the same age steering system I presume...I had to replace the steering cable but am unsure of how to hook it up again. This is a rotary steering sytem but on the back of the steering wheel where you put the cable(s) it winds like a screw where the cable...
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    wiring issues

    Hey! I am having a couple issues with my light and horn that is most likely a wiring problem. I am rewiring the boat due to the crappy job someone else did before. I hook the pos and neg to the correct battery terminals and both work great, BUT when I hook the switch and then add the power...
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    Problem starting 1975 Mercury 500

    Hello, I am having a problem starting my Merc 500. A week ago I started it up and ran it for 5-10 min with no visible or audible problems at all. I ran the prop forward and reverse with the the motor being flushed the entire time, but just yesterday I tried starting it and it will crank but not...
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    Was a longshaft a bad choice?

    I have a 1966 Duo which had a Merc 500 Shortshaft on it til I sold it due to too much work needing to be done on it. I bought a mid 70's Merc 500 Longshaft and need to know if I made a bad move with switch to a long shaft. What might be the good of having a longshaft? What would be the bad part...
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    Mid 1970's Mercury 500

    I need help putting the controls on a mid '70s Merc 50 HP, could somebody please send me pics so I can get help doing this ASAP. Thanks.
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    1967 Mercury 500 Control Cables Installation

    I am new to boating and I removing a 1967 Merc 500 and replacing with a 71 Merc 500. First things first how do I remove the control cables from the motor. Second, will the control from the 67 fit the 71? I need to know ASAP!! Thank you so much! Also is there a discount boat supply store online...
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