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    1960 MirroCraft fish and or ski

    I have attached some pictures of our 1960 Mirrocraft 16ft tinny called "The Tin Man" I needed to be able to pull tubers, skiers and kneeboarders and also fish with some efficiency. Hard to work this out in a tin runnabout. We opted for a wood floor running from under the front seats, flat all...
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    1984 model 110 help with time and sync

    Can someone fill me in on how to time and sync my 1984 model 110 (9.8 hp) I use it s a kicker and it used to push my boat along and 7 to 10 mph. The plastic throttle lever on top of the carb broke, I got a new piece. I assume it needs to be put on and adjusted so that it allows the butterfly to...
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    merc 800 timing mark question

    I have a 1971 merc 800. I need help with making sure the timing marks are right. My flywheel has a single row of three dots and a white dot painted on the top above them. When the #1 cyl is at TDC the timing marks on the flywheel should point at the #1 TDC mark on the cowl decal correct? The...
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    refurbished 800 will not fire Frustrated!!!

    I got an old 1970 merc 800 that I am trying to bring back to life. I had split the case, replaced the top and bottom crank seals the cork seals on the case halves and used the correct locktite anerobic goop to seal it up. I took a real close look at the reeds, all look ok none bent or broken...
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    merc 800 had ingested a piece of plastic

    I am working on awakening a 71 merc 800. It was hard to start, would rev to high RPM and then would not idle, and then die. I tore it down to inspect reeds and case seals. Reeds look really good. Bottom crank seals not so great and O ring on bottom bearing cap was broken and cracked. So I will...
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    merc 800 crankcase gaskets need sealant too?

    I am familiar with the various sealants reccomended to seal the two halves of my merc 650 crank cases. There are no gaskets on them. I have cracked open a merc 800 that I aquired and I see that it has two cork seals inset into the casting flange where the two halves come together. If I replace...
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    merc 800 hard start, won't idle

    I picked up a 1971 merc 800. It had been sitting for a few years. It has excellent compression and a hot blue spark on all four cyl. I have it running but it will not idle. When I bought it it would not fire at all. new plugs, took off carbs and they were a mess, full of gunk. I pulled them...
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    merc 800 v 650 what are the differences?

    I just picked up an early 70's Merc 800. It is extremely similar to my two merc 650s. It looks like the bore is the same, I am not sure about the stroke. Does anybody know how they get the extra 15 HP out of the 800 vs the 650? What are the differences between the two? Also, does anyone know if...
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    put water pressure gage or light on merc 650?

    I have a lat 60's merc 650 that runs very well. On the top of the block there is a plug that opens into the water jacket. Can use this in anyway to add a water pressure idiot light or a gauge? If so do I need to block the pee hole if I do this? I have to walk back to the transom to see if water...
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    durabilty of merc 650 lower unit?

    I am running a 1969 merc 650. I also have two more of these motors in reserve, but neither has a lower unit. I also see a lot of these on ebay and other places for sale but without a lower unit. I never see a lower unit for sale anywhere. I was considering a stainless prop for my motor, but if...
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    Worth and additional prop change or not?

    HI, I wonder if I am in the best overall configuration possible. Boat is elderly 16 ft by 6.5 ft beam aluminum semi v runabout with closed bow, plywood floor. I think that it is heavier than it appears to be. Motor is 1969 merc 650 four cylinder (65 hp). Runs good, 130# compression. First...
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    can't find new prop for merc 9.8

    Does anyone know where I can buy a new prop for a mercury 9.8 outboard. Not finding listed anywhre online Thanks for any help
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    where can I get a prop for a merc 9.8?

    Does anyone know where I can get a prop for a merc 9.8? Not finding it mentioned anywhere online. Thanks for any help
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    merc 650 timing question for clams casino

    I have an old 650 merc with the lightning energizer ignition. I used CC's post on how to do rough timimg. Then we went to the water and actually put the timing light on it at speed. Wide open I have 38 degrees total advace against the stop, that is what the sticker on the motor says it should...
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    650 merc prop question

    I have a 16 ft semi V aluminum runabout with a 1969 650 merc. Prop is mercury 3 blade 13 3/4 X 15 I can get 28 mph wot. 3 people 10 gal gas. Tach is brand new but a bit goofy, It shows 4000 at wot but it sounds a bit higher then the tach will peg from time to time. Do you think a bit less...
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    what color shroud for a 1969 650?

    Anybody know what the correct shroud and decal color is for a 1969 merc 650? I have half a dozen, some are balck some are red one is blue. Just curious, whic one is correct for 1969? Thanks
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    69 Merc 650 prop selection?

    I have a 69 merc 650 brought back from the dead. It starts instantly, runs very smooth with no unhappy noises shifts well. compression 120# x4 cyl nothing leaking. We have it on a 16 ft 58 mirrocraft shallow v closed bow aluminum runabout. The boat has an added wooden floor which adds a bit of...
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    67 650 Merc which igniton type is best

    I am the proud owner of three late 60s merc 650 4cyl (65 horse) All ran "somewhat" when I got them this fall, I want to build one real nice one with new rings bearings etc, and one back up. Two of the motors have the thunderbolt ignition with the switch box and and the fault prone pickup in the...
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    67 merc 650 crack near exhaust port?

    :(I have been starting to do a total rebuild on a 1967 merc 650 (4cyl) This motor was running when I took it apart but it had a bad bottom shaft seal and bearing. It was sucking air and maybe water in around the bottom seal. In the water jacket area there was a lot of clogging in the smaller...
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    Parts for old Merc 650

    I have found parts listed as available for my 67 merc 650 at Doug Russell and a place called BAM. The former lists as available almost every part for this old engine, including exhaust baffle and cover plates is that real or just wishfull thinking? Both list piston rings in a way that makes it...
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