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    Going "nuts" with my 1974 7.5hp Mercury

    Hello all, I recently removed the flywheel from my 1974 7.5hp Mercury. Upon doing so I somehow misplaced the nut that secures the flywheel. After serching for it at home I gave up and decided to purchase one at a local hardware store. After purchasing some that I thought were the correct fit I...
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    What year is my motor?

    Hello everyone. I was recently given a 7.5hp Mercury model 75, serial # 3804990. The previous owner was having problems with the shifting linkage and then decided to rebuild the carb. To make a long story short he wasn't able to get it started and got tired of it. I already fixed the shifting...
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    1975 ish 7.5hp Mercury Thunderbolt choke valve shutter question

    Hello, I just recently got a 7.5hp Mercury Thunderbolt. The serial number is 3804990. Im thinking it?s from the mid 70's. My question is in regards to the choke shutter. I noticed it disassembles into two parts held with two screws. I also noticed it has a spring in the middle that might act as...
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