50 Merc cowling question

[Nikko]

I've got a 1980 Merc 50 (4 cyl) on a 1967 Islanders 14' boat. I really like the look of the older Mercs (though this one looks fine too) and was wondering if the cowling from an older 50 (around 1967) would fit the 1980 motor?<br /><br />pics:<br /> http://www.robswoodworking.com/images/Heading_home.jpg <br /> http://www.robswoodworking.com/images/seats_3.jpg

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: 50 Merc cowling question

Yes but you might have to tap the bottom of the frontplate up a bit to get it to locate. I've just put a full '73 cowl on my 4 coil 80's 50hp as it doesn't look quite as appealing to thieves.. If you've got the 4 coil model check that your spark advance doesnt foul though if you're using the top cowl. I had to take the grinder to the inside and clean off a few redundant bits of casting.(excuse the excessive copper grease on everything I hadn't cleaned it up when my g/f took the pic...

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 50 Merc cowling question

Neat motor stand. Just curious -- how fast does that old Merc pull your Daihatsu?

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: 50 Merc cowling question

Not sure-the darn thing sinks before I can get to WOT