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    Stiff Steering 1954 Johnson 10hp

    I have a good running 10hp 1954 Johnson, Model QD-15 When I got this motor the previous owner told me the steering bushings were gone and that he just loaded the steering joints up with grease. This seems to provide a temporary fix but I was looking for a permanent fix and one that is not so...
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    1976 Mercury 50 HP Switch Box Failure

    Hi Guys, Hoping for some help, I have a 1976 50HP Merc that had a switch box that was only providing spark on two cylinders (Upper Two) when I got the motor. I purchased a brand new switch box and it fixed the problem. I now had spark on all cylinders, after a new impeller installation I took...
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    1976 Mercury 500 Lower End Removal

    Hi everyone, I did a search but could not find specifics for a 50hp so I thought I would ask .. I need to replace the water pump/impeller on my motor (Parts are in the mail). I wanted to get a head start last night and I attempted to remove the lower end/gear case. I removed all the...
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    1975 & 1976 Merc 50hp Compatibility

    Hello, I have a 1976 50hp and was looking to pick up a spare motor for parts, there is a 1975 available however I am unsure on the amount of compatible parts. I know some parts for the 76 were used into the early 80's but I can not find anything going the other way. Can anyone tell me of...
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    1976 Merc 50hp - Part Identification / general help

    Hi Guys, New to the forum , just picked up a 16ft Surfmaster with a 1976 Merc 50hp The previous owner said that the motor was running great up until a few weeks ago. He said that he had the marina take a look at the motor and they believe that the motor needs a new switch box (He said Power...
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