1973 Merc 850

egclassic

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I have been working on getting this motor running. Not sure how long its been since this engine has ran, since I just bought it a month ago.
I have already replaced the internal wire harness and all of the fuel lines. Yesterday, I finally tried starting it. Took many, many times but it finally ran, but I had to immediately shut her down as no water was coming out of the "pea" hole. I am dropping the lower unit today to begin replacing the water pump. Just wondering if there is anything else I should do/look at while I have the lower unit off?
 

coolguy147

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Re: 1973 Merc 850

not while the lower unit off. but should check and replace gear oil when it is back on.


check compressoni

if it hard time starting i would do that^ then check spark then clean carbs if all check out ok.
 
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