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    Mercury 650 not "peeing" after impeller install

    I recently put a new impeller on my 1967 Mercury 650 because it was not "peeing". The impeller was not that bad, but I thought it was no big deal. After replacement, I made sure that the peeing hose was free of obstruction, which I am able to suck air through it (kind of tough though). It still...
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    Shift shaft problems!

    Hello, I have been dealing with replacing an impeller on a 650 mercury 1967. When I took off the lower unit, the shift shaft stuck in the upper part of the motor, and poped out of the lower unit. I tried reinstalling it anyway after putting in the new impeller, but all I get is forward. The...
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    1967 Mercury 650 Lower Unit reinstall

    Hello, Thanks so far for all the help on this forum! Now my question is related to installing the lower unit. I replaced the water pump, and upon reinstall, I only have 1 gear, forward. In the instructions I have, It says to turn the shift shaft 1 way while turning the propeller the other to get...
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    Older mercury motor water pump issues

    Hello, I am quite a novice when it comes to boat motors. I ran my new to me motor, and think I may have an issue. Am I supposed to have water coming from these two holes (see picture attached). I have it hooked up to the water intake, but water only comes out below, not out the water pump holes...
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