specs and weight needed for '68 Merc 500

[RobG]

I was wondering if anyone has any specs for my Merc 500 50 HP s/n 2477646 they could share. It has the 15" shaft. I want to build a little stand to support it while I rewire the motor.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Rob

 

[Texasmark]

Re: specs and weight needed for '68 Merc 500

Weight should be right at 177#. 2x4's bolted together should do nicely.<br /><br />Mark

 

[RobG]

Re: specs and weight needed for '68 Merc 500

Texasmark,<br /><br />Thanks for the info. I didn't think it quite weighed 200#. Maybe a sturdy sawhorse should do the trick.<br /><br />Rob

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: specs and weight needed for '68 Merc 500

old mercs.com has the premade factory harnesses. just put one on my 71 1350. easy job, did it right on the boat.

 

[RobG]

Re: specs and weight needed for '68 Merc 500

Tashasdaddy,<br /><br />The price was probably worth it, how much did you spend for the harness on your '71?

 

[Texasmark]

Re: specs and weight needed for '68 Merc 500

Good luck

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: specs and weight needed for '68 Merc 500

rob it seems like around 140 - 150. but was worth the job only took about 30 minutes. plus a new/old stock controller with harness 140 from ebay. now i have a completely rewired engine, change plug wires last year. it made a big difference.