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I am new to boating and boat motors and am in need of some advice.
I have a 1965 Merc 500 50 hp kiekhaefer that is in decent shape and has good compression. The lower unit however is in rougher shape. The main shaft looks straight but the gears in prop housing are rusted and probably need...