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    Installing power tilt trim

    on a 73 Merc 800. This is the 2 cylinder version, installed on either side of the motors mounting bracket, with 4 total lines (2 coming from each cylinder). Was going to install this last year but didn't find the time. So, trying it now. I found and printed the procedures for this, but have...
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    72 Merc 800 - removing actuating rod

    Hello In Preparation for installing power tilt on a 72 Merc 800, I need to remove the reverse lock assembly spring and actuating rod from the lower unit. According to the manual, I just raise the motor, invoke my tilt lock, and then just remove it. Can this be done without opening the lower...
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    72 Merc 800 tilt stop strap??

    Hello I thought I had all of the parts to add power trim to my 72 Merc 800 - the motor, the cylinders, the hoses and the switch. But in looking at the old manual I just got, it shows a 'tilt stop strap' - looks like a piece of canvas or something. Talked to a few people in looking for the...
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    Merc 80hp - No water pumping on restart

    Hi - '72 Mercury 800 - well maintained but stored last 2 years. Took it out and it started & ran great - very quiet idle for a 2-stroke, and very smooth runner. Consistently kept close eye to make sure its pumping water (which it was). After a couple of runs, had it idling a bit (still pumping...
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    Power trim hoses

    Hello Have a trim motor and the 2 cylinders that fit a 1972 Mercury 800 - but need the hoses. Is there a good place to get these at a good price that someone could recommend?? Thanks
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