Mercury parts 1970 in Canada? Or is eBay the way?

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Just been looking for parts for my outboard carb gaskets, impeller, probably a whole water pump kit. And fuel pump kit. Is eBay the best source? Can’t seem to find any one dealer that has all the parts.

1970 650 thunderbolt s/n 2874490


live in Alberta l, Canada so I’d be nice to get all the parts on one spot for shipping fees.

thanks.

 

[Scott Danforth]

so talk to your local dealer...... have them order the parts you need.

in 2-3 days, you will get a call saying....."eh der, got your parts" or "Hé là, tes pièces sont dedans."

 

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Haha... thanks, ou merci.

not sure why I assumed they could get them. Most boat shops here don’t even work on the old outboards.

thanks

 

[Texasmark]

ebay has helped me many times.

 

[flyingscott]

Boat shops may not work on them but some are more than happy to make.money off of parts.

 

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Well contacted them, carb kits they can get, but fuel diaphragm kit they gave me seaway’s contact information. I can find these on eBay but to get them sent up here is about 10$ or more for part then 20-40$ shipping and about a month out. Is this what I should be expecting? When I called dealer they dais carb kit gaskets was 7$ and three days away when I order them. That sounds reasonable. I’d even pay then 30-40 dollars shipping if I could get everything in one place, so I was just wondering if I’m going about it the wrong way. Or are these nearly extinct parts that’s expensive?

Fuel pump rebuild kit - 56678A1

I live outside Calgary area.

 

[flyingscott]

Make.your own diaphragms.

 

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Hmm... and gaskets as well I presume? Any specific material or just the regular gasket material from auto shop? And what about the diaphragm? What’s that made out of? Rubber? Specific thickness?

 

[racerone]

I hope to be 1-1/2 hrs north west of Calgary late next week.

 

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You should be in beautiful country then. Enjoy. I’ll be starting my last set before vacation! Hence why I don’t wanna wait till end of September to October for my part.

I’m not even sure it needs the fuel pump was just thinking why not I it while I’m doing everything else.

 

[The Force power]

IF.......you really want to pursue the repairs & hang on to this motor; start looking for "part donors" motors, you'll save a ton.
Ebay is good just watch out for price gougers compare many sellers. although she pretty old & sometimes you have no choice.

 

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What are these motors worth?

Just curious before I dump a some money into this motor. I’m going to go over it a little bit more tomorrow with a day off and see if I missed some things. And also other one similar 1976 850 is for sale for 1000$ seems as though they just had 1000$ of wok done to it three years ago. Are these motors worth 1k running well or are they a 600$ motor?

 

[The Force power]

What are these motors worth?

Just curious before I dump a some money into this motor. I’m going to go over it a little bit more tomorrow with a day off and see if I missed some things. And also other one similar 1976 850 is for sale for 1000$ seems as though they just had 1000$ of wok done to it three years ago. Are these motors worth 1k running well or are they a 600$ motor?

I would prefer a 1976 motor due to the ignition parts availability & less parts / less mechanical / less complex
But that is just me

You are in Alberta & I'm in southern Ontario so pricing will be depending on demands locally

A 1976 65 HP good condition & water ready will fetch $600 maybe $1000 (sold to a "sucker") down here.

 

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Thanks for the input.

I do believe prices are a little different here. Not near as many boats.... cause it’s kinda like a desert! I’ve been comparing prices to Manitoba since that’s where I’m from and when you search outboards anywhere with water obviously I get a lot more options. I’ll check mine out a little better tomorrow and decide if I should just take it somewhere for a pro to go through it for 100$ and let me know if it’s mechanically sound.

 

[The Force power]

I will be as hard to find a "pro" as parts in "a desert"
You have to realize that that motor is 50 years old, so if a 20 year old guy started working on them in 1970 is now......

I think the the "pro's" you need are on this site (I'm not a pro)

 

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Agreed, the people here are quite knowledgeable and willing to help it’s seems that’s great. Guess I’ve got a journey on my hands here.