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    fuel line assembly for old merc ... ?

    hello! can someone out there tell me what type of fuel assembly i need for my 1971 mercury thunderbolt (50 hp)? is it just the standard mercury one? also -- where in the heck is the fuel filter on this motor? i seem to have a fuel issue. my motor doesn't seem to get the flow of fuel it needs. so...
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    1971 Thunderbolt - is she worth it?

    I have a dilemma ... probably like most other people with old outboards. Let me start with a little background. I bought my first boat last year - 1960 16' Larson All American Runabout with a 1959 Evinrude Lark. The Lark busted out on me and my 'boat dude' put on a 1971 50hp Thunderbolt. It...
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