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    Power trim won't go up all the way

    I have an old '72 50hp Merc that runs like a charm, my issue is with the power trim. I lowers fine but it will only raise up 1/4 of the way and then stops...no clicking, it just stops. I assume it's a mechanical issue that's stopping it from raising all of the way. Any ideas? Perhaps someone...
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    Oil change on a '78 50HP Merc Outboard

    I only have a generic repair manual for older Merc outboards but I need to find out where the two screws are (one in and one for air) to change the gear oil in my '78 50Hp Merc on the leg. I only see one screw and I've removed the prop to see if there are any screws inside but don't see any...
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    '78 Merc Outboard - Parts_Question

    I've got a '78 Merc Outboard to sell for parts. Won't turn over anymore and, for me, I'm not mechanically inclined and it's pretty expensive to have it repaired at a shop (isn't anything marine?). So, what's a good price to sell the motor for?
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