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    1969 merc 350 lower unit......HELP

    Im having probles removing the lower unit prop shaft in order to inspect and replace all the seals. I have successfully removed the prop(with alot of heat and cutting tool!!!). Removed the cover nut by drilling two sections. Now the darn bearing carrier will not come out. So here is my...
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    1969 Merc 350 lower unit off but need ideas!

    well I got the lower unit off and removed the water pump housing. The impeller is looks fine. so here's my problem Drive shaft and impeller as you can see from the pics the drive shaft is pitted really bad and when I spin it the key does not catch the impeller. so here is what I'm thinking...
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    1969 Merc 350 spark issue solved but !!!

    hey CHINEWALKER & RATT1966 thanks for all the help. turned out the spark plug wires were giving me all the trouble. just clipped a little of each end and she fired away. MAN what a fun motor. She really moves through the water. Anyway while I was out, the water pump went out and I've got a lower...
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    flywheel magnet

    i have a 1969 merc 350 (s/n 2572263) will a weak spark issue. wondering if it might be the flywheel magnet(s). does the flywheel on this year have one or two magnets on it. i have a magnet that bolts on. it is really strong however there is what looks like a counter weight on the other side. is...
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    1969 Mercury 350 weak voltage to spark plug

    Well I think I've tried everything just not willing to give up. Catch you up to speed. Replaced every component in my magneto ignition system. Set new points @ .018, new condensers manufactured in 2002, New new magneto coils, new spark plug wires and plugs. I've cleaned the stator assembly...
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    weak spark on 1969 Mercury 350

    I have a 1969 Mercury 350 (S/N 2572263) that refuses to start. First off, I was unable to get a spark from either cylinder. I replaced both magneto coils, condensers, points, spark plugs and spark plug wires. I set the points @ .020 and max spark on #1 cylinder @ .300 btdc. I still only get a...
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