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  1. zippy83

    Faulty Fuel Hose

    Hi All, I have been running into this issue twice now in 3 years. The attached picture this hose I purchased last year brand new. When I was changing external fuel filter I noticed that when I pulled it off the plastic inside the hose was all scrambled inside, not allowing proper fuel flow. I...
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    Strange hole on the Lower Unit

    Hi all. I just noticed this small hole on the left side of the upper oil screw. I never paid attention to it so I am wondering what it might be? Did I lose a plug? Thanks Zipp
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    Water pump change

    Hello All, I am getting ready to change the water pump. Never done it myself. One question I have is do I need to put the throttle in forward or keep it in neutral? I got a 1974 Merc 50HP Thanks Zipp
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    Is this LU Oil good

    Hello all, I have actually drained this LU oil a few days ago and left it in the oil pan. I have not really paid too much attention to it untill today. Please see picture below: The oil that came out first was dark green but the last little that came out was a little different color. Can I...
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    When does good gas go bad?

    Hi all, How long after the last fill-up does the good gas go bad? This is asuming Ethenol treatment was used on last fill up? Thanks Zipp
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    Winterizing question

    Hello all, It is that time of the year. I have decided to do all the anual maintenance myself this time around. My question is: does it matter when the maintennce is done? At the end if season or at the beginning? So far I have drained all old fuel from the fuel lines and the carburators. I...
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    Having issues starting for the first time

    Hello All, I have a small problem. When I am starting my outboard (1974 50hp mercury) for the very first time if I mess up by not doing it properly it wont start for a while. So for example today after 3 weeks I took it out fishing. Once on the water I pumped up the fuel lifted the throttle...
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    Wiring harness for 74 merc 50hp

    Hi all I am looking for a wiring harness for my 74 mercury 50 hp thunderbolt. I have some bad wires leading from the battery to the starter. How would I go about identifying the harness and what I need to get. It looks like there is a set of wires leading from the selinoid and starter to the...
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    Possibly bad starter

    Hello all, So this year is starting out with a bunch of problems. I own a 1973 50HP Mercury thunderbolt. Today I took it out for a spin and it was working great. when I got back to the dock I shut it off to pull the trailer in. When I got back to the boat I couldn't turn it on. When I try to...
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    Outboard stalls after full throttle

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    Outboard stalls after full throttle

    My dear boaters... I have a 1973 Mercury 50 HP outboard. Today I took it out fishing but my trip got cut short. Shortly after takeoff I started to experience problems with my outboard. When the engine is in idle and at slow speeds 3000-4000 rpm (7-9mp/h) it runs ok but if I try to go any faster...
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    Drain plug issues

    Hi all, I have purchased three different drain plugs but all three are leaking from the middle. I lost my old drain plug that came with the boat so i got one at walmart one at bass pro and the last one online. All of them are leaking from the middle where the little handle is. I must be doing...
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    Lowrance HDI7 transducer issue

    Hi all, I have purchased a new lowrance hdi 7 fish finder. When I mounted the transducer to the troling motor and when the troling motor is working I am getting a lot of chatter on the screen. As soon as I turn it off completley the picture gets clear. Anything I can do to make this better...
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    Fuel leakage

    Hello All, I have an older Mercury 1973 50HP 2 stroke outboard.. It runs great and I didnt have any issues with it. However this past fishing outing I attended it was brought to my attention that my outboard is leaking fuel when its on and off. You can see it in the water.. Last year I had the...
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    how tofind a leakage?

    Hello All, I have a 95 Lowe 1605 (16') aluminum boat. When I got it two years ago all the way until my last trip last weekend there was never water found inside it. On occasion it was a little wet from the waves splashing etc. However this last time I took it out, and after 10 hours on the...
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    Tire pressure

    Hi all, My trailer tires state the following. Maximum load 1045LB at 80PSI. My setup is approx 900LB and when I checked the tire pressure it is at 45psi. I feel like if I go to 80PSI that the tires might blow. Should I go up from 45 to 80? Thanks Zipp
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    Fogging spray

    Hi all, Before the long cold winter I was advised by a few members of this site to fog my outboard. So I went to the store and got the fogging spray, followed the instructions. What I found out one month ago after starting the outboard for the first time since early November is that it started...
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    Trailer Bearings question

    Hi, I think I am douing this wrong. I was told by a guy who works with me to grease the bearings but he told me to apply some of the grease on my index finger and remove the cap, then apply around it. That is what I did but I also noticed that when I took the cap off there is a valve. I am...
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    Removed old transducer - how to patch up the old holes?

    Hello Got a new fish finder. The old transducer holes dont fit the new setup. So I had to drill new holes. What is the best way to patch up the old 3 holes? Silicone? Its an aluminum hull... Thanks Zipp
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    PowerTrim Oil

    Hello All, I was moving my power trim motor around and had to losen the bolts and lost some fluid in the process. The mechanic that put this on told me how to add more oil, by losening one screw and then addin oil by losening another screw. All that to side he also told me that I should be...
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