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I read somewhere that this 700 only used poppet valves, but I've gotten much more conflicting information on this motor doing research...

There is no thermostat on that motor, right? On those motors, make sure not to overprop them, as the cooling is mostly based on the...

Is there a fix for the possible overheat issue? . I'm thinking for the undersized lower unit to just not oversize the prop and to not...

Check your spark plug wires. At the age of your motor, the insulation can break down. The conductor is stranded stainless steel. The...

I've got the same one but was a bit cheaper when I bought it. Works fine

I'm thinking the Stator and Trigger were original. The wires just crumbled away as I removed them. I didn't want to risk it. I bought a...

Check out the 3-cylinder 50 and 60Hp from mid 80.es. I think from 1985 (red-black-brown decals on the hood) and up, PTT from those might...

i have an 82 50hp and the two rams are on the sides so i would think it would fit but not sure. I am sure that the cost of finding an...

The 3 cylinder 65 HP beginning in 1972 had the trim / tilt unit that will fit the 70 HP models.

Cool wheels on that ute

If that's a 15' Tri-hull that's a good match. Back in the early '70's when they were popular, lots of folks had that length with a 60...

the best route and often the shortest route is the one that seams the most daunting. wood is structural, epoxy wood filler is just...

You need to grind down to good glass, then build back up. Suggest you flag your thread and have moved to the restoration forum Also...

I think you need a PTT unit from the 3 cylinder Mercs starting in the early 70s. I think you can also use one from the 4 cylinder 50HP...

I'm reading that finding a balanced fixed setting is good enough. This will be a fishing boat. No water sports.