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    1970 Jet Star repower and transom replacement

    The old Merc 650 on my Jet Star finally got the better of me and fixing it was just not in the cards for me. Plus as fun as 65 horses were on this boat, 50 is more appropriate and will be a bit less stern heavy. Plus, the transom was hacked down to accommodate the shorter shaft. Overall...
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    Looking at a late 80s Force 50

    Much respect to all that reply on these forums, many thanks in advance.... So I am looking at a late 80s (87ish) Force 50HP motor to repower a Starcraft aluminum 15.5ft boat. I have read the good, bad and ugly about these motors but looking to get further informed opinion on if this is a good...
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    Merc 650 cracked bearing carrier

    Hello- my Merc 650 (1963) i have determined has a cracked bearing carrier. That explains why the prop was sticking out from the lower unit a bit and not engaging the gears. So i got the prop off and researched how to get the darn thing out etc. Stuck at the moment on getting the carrier cover...
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    Mercury 650 (1963) prop nut removal issue

    Hello- have a 1963 Mercury 650. It starts right up and runs great but will not go into gear. Moving the lever just ups the throttle (revs) but no engagement. Looking at the prop area, i see a bit of a gap between the back of the prop an the rest of the lower unit. Thinking I may have some sort...
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