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    PLEASE HELP with Merc and Outboard jet

    I recently purchased a used outboard jet to replace the prop lower unit on my '77 Merc 50 horse. After I recieved the jet and started comparing the 2 I noticed some differences. I looked on the Outboard Jets Co. Website and it seems the jet should work. It originally came off a 1965 50 horse and...
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    Where to get parts?

    Does anybody know where at on the net I can find used parts for a 77 merc 500? The only piece I need is the little round piece of metal that fits in the middle of the choke solenoid, it moves up and down inside the solenoid opening and closing the choke plates on the carbs. Anybody have any idea...
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    Parts Interchange

    I have a '77 Merc 500 and am looking at inquiring one from the early 70's. Just wanted to make sure the parts will interchange as that's what I'm buying the second motor for. Most of it is identical isin't it?
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    MerControl Parts

    Does anybody know where I can find parts for a MerControl Controller? I'm missing the rubber grip that mounts on the throttle lever and it makes it akward to get ahold of without it. I've looked everywhere but can't seem to find one. Thanks
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    Carb troubles or leaking gasket?

    I've bought a 77 merc 500. When I bought the motor the guy told me it was missing the air cleaners therefore it was pulling to much air and not enough fuel so it had to have the choke nearly closed. Wasn't sure about that and have confirmed through others on this site that those motors didn't...
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    Did I mess up?

    More problems for me. After starting the 77 Mercury 50 horse I just bought and seeing that it wasn't pumping any water. I pulled the lower unit to find that the impeller was mangled. Not a problem. I replace the impeller, put the lower unit back on and think that's about the time I messed up...
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    Where Can I Find Parts?

    I have a 1977 Merc 50 horse Thunderbolt. I just purchased the motor and it wasn't taken care of very well. My question is where can I find parts for this so called "old" motor. Some parts I can get from my local dealer but I need to find the air cleaner and assembly that attaches to the 2 carbs...
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    Need help with a 1977 Mercury 50 Horse

    I have to first start by saying this is the first Mercury I've ever owned and don't know anything about them. I have always run antique Evinrudes so when it comes to merc's I'm lost. I have a 1977 Mercury 50 Horse. My questions are What fuel to oil mix ratio should I use? And what type of oil...
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