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    now I've done it-- work on boat on hold!

    Had unexpected 12 ft. fall from staging/ladder at work while doing siding. Repairs on left wrist included installation of metal plate and screws, and three pins. Any members in the New Bedford, Ma. area with nothing to do? [only kidding] This is time of year when every one is out there is...
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    Success changing impeller!![but have question]

    1966 Merc 50hp. Finally got water Pump top cover off and changed impeller and gaskets.I have not put lower unit back on yet --untill I know tell-tale hole is clear. OK,here goes. rubber hose is clear. Ran a wire up thru...
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    Rocky's boat

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    removing water pump cover on 66 merc 50hp

    I'm installing an impeller rebuild kit. Anybody have any tips on removing cover? Manual says to use 2 screwdrivers and pry on 2 sides, but I can only pry from one. Can't get in to other side. LU dropped easy enough, but I'm trying not to break cover. Please help. Dan
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    Question for Mark42..........

    Mark42---I have a 71 MFG that I'm working on. Want to change steering wheel. Is it a standard 3/4 inch tapered shaft- wheel removed by prying off center cap and removing nut? Wheel is very brittle and needs changing. Would like to get one before removing old. By the way---great job on your...
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    Question about telltale hole...

    This is a 1966 Merc 500 50hp 4 cyl. I'm trying to clear line to tell tale hole. I'm using weedeater line and got it to go in just over a foot, but no further. How far should that line go in? Will I be able to access it from below when I change the impeller? I have the prop in a barrel of water...
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    Question about telltale hole...

    This is a 1966 Merc 500 50hp 4 cyl. I'm trying to clear line to tell tale hole. I'm using weedeater line and got it to go in just over a foot, but no further. How far should that line go in? Will I be able to access it from below when I change the impeller? I have the prop in a barrel of water...
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    no water from 50hp Merc pea hole

    Hi everyone- I'm new to boating and new to this site. I have a 1966 50hp Mercury that has no water coming out of pea hole-[running on muffs] How long should it take for water to come out? How long can I safely run it? How much pressure should I have coming out of the hose into the muffs? This...
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    Another MFG Owner

    Hi Guys-------I just became the owner of a 1971 MFG Niagra. {am also new to boating} It came with a 1966 Mercury 500 50hp. I am presently working on this boat. Needs the usual stuff---Wiring work, seats,carpet windshield is cracked, needs good cleaning and polish. Motor runs, but needs...
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