questions about my 50HP Merc

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jrat

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Re: questions about my 50HP Merc

thanks for the help, Im going to take a closer look at things tommorow and test run it in a barrel before I drop it in a lake.


the motor had been winterized any tips on taking it out for the first day?


I didnt pay much for the boat but the seller seemed like an honest enough guy what things should a guy watch out for in these old Mercs? any common problems?
 
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starcraft1982

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Re: questions about my 50HP Merc

I would change the impeller in the waterpump at a minimum.If you decide not to,once its started,give it no more than 20 sec. to "pee".If it doesnt,shut her down and change it.You might consider putting a fuel pump kit in it also.Just fire it up and see how she does and go from there.If you have trouble starting it,remember,these old mercs like A LOT of gas to get going cold/after sitting a while.good luck.
 
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