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  1. shreker

    Still no reverse!

    Okay guys, so I changed out the reverse gear and the merc control, slave clutch dog, the shebang ga bang!!! I took her out today and I still have no reverse! the merc controller is brand new but the cables are not, in fact they are the original. I can put it into reverse with me using my finger...
  2. shreker

    Picture of 73 4 cyl stock idle screw?????

    Would anyone have a picture of what the idle screw and the links of a stock motor without any adjustment???? I'm trying to see if my adjustments are off or not! thank you
  3. shreker

    spark plugs????

    I have been pounding my head trying to figure out what sparkplugs i should use on my 1973 mercury outboard thunderbolt 4 cylinder. I have read and read and no one has a straight answer. Can anyone help..... ive heard ac-v40ffm,ngks and gap should be at .030 or 0.40. Anyone please!!!!!!!
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    control cables!!!!

    What is the proper length for control cable on a 1973 Ouachita tri haul??? I have the merc control ofcourse but I feel like the controls are to long. ive tried to adjust them but I have to put the throttle all the way forward in order to make it start going! any suggestions? thanks
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    merc control box!!!!! anyone???

    Ok guys and gals!! I need a merc control box with or without cables!!!! I need one asap...... it's the only thing keeping me from enjoying my boat, it's must work and not to beat up. I know I'm asking alot but please help! Thanks people's!
  6. shreker

    1973 mercury outboard 850 thunderbolt

    Im new to the forum and I just bought a 1973 ouchita with a mercury 850 thunderbolt and it wont wont go foward or reverse. Would i need to rebuild the lower section? Boat starts and everything but wont move back and forth. Thanks guys
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