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    Merc 500 long shaft to short shaft conversion

    Hi I have a 1977 merc 500 that I'm converting from a long shaft to short shaft. I'm in the process of trying to find a short shaft lower unit. Rather than tear my long shaft apart to replace drive shaft I figured I'd just get another lower unit. I've found quite a few on eBay that are listed as...
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    Mercury co-pilot

    Hi I've got a 1991 60hp mercury outboard serial # 0D054969 with tiller steering. There is no adjustment to ad friction to the steering. From what I've read there is a co-pilot kit that is used for this purpose. I can't find any part number for this kit. I even called mercury and they couldn't...
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    Mercury 70hp to 90hp conversion

    Hi all I've got a 1987 70hp and want to convert it to a 90hp. From all the research I've done the only difference in these motors is the carbs induction manifolds and reeds plus a different timing setting. Am I correct here? The crankshaft and piston assemblies are all the same but when I look...
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    Classic 50 ?

    I have a 1986 classic 50 that needs the upper mounts replaced. When I pulled the power head to gain access to them I noticed I could not turn the drive shaft. The lower unit is still on. No matter what gear it's in even neutral I can't turn the drive shaft by hand. I can turn the prop shaft in...
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    Mercury classic 50 tiller swap

    Hi I have a 1986 classic 50 serial # A987132 it's tiller steering. I would like to know if the tiller steering assembly would work on a 1989 50hp serial # B393676 which is currently remote steering? Any info would be great and thank you. The 1989 has power trim and I'm looking to purchase it but...
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    Switzer boat

    Hi everyone I'm looking at buying a 1980 16' super hugger switzer boat. The boat is in pristine condition and was kept indoors it's entire life. The boat is powered by a 1982 mercury 115 TOP The motor is also like new. This rig has been used very little and very well cared for. I would like to...
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    Tiller conversion

    Hi all I'm trying to find out if I can convert a 60hp mercury outboard from remote steering to tiller. The serial# is B396054 which I believe checks to be a 1989. The first listing I see for a tiller on a 60hp is 1992. If I remember I've seen a 1989 with tiller steering. If it's possible what...
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    Mercury classic 50 power trim

    Hi all I'm in the process of buying a 1986 merc classic 50. The motor does not have power trim it has a gas assist shock. I have found a trim unit for sale it's off another classic 50. It's the old style where the pump mounts in the boat. Will this unit replace the shock assist unit? How much is...
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    Mercury classic 50

    Hi all Hope I'm posting this in the proper thread I'm looking at a 1986 mercury classic 50 outboard. It's actually 45hp. The motor has electric start and pull and it's a tiller. My question is what's a motor like this worth? The pics of the motor look pretty good it's online so I can't see it in...
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    Tower of power!!!! Old starcraft.

    Hello, newbie here. I have a 1967 16' starcraft, (Aluminum) closed bow. The boat had 1987 70hp merc on it and I would get 38 on the GPS with 21 pitch stainless.. I recently purchased a mint! 1987 115 inline 6 TOWER OF POWER!! And bolted it on the back of my starcraft :-)! The boat is rated for...
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