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    Waiting to launch

    Almost launch time (except in canada) and many guys will be changing their impellers re-installing their lower units and having shift problems: This is how I do it in about 60 sec.: Turn the LU shift shaft by hand counter-clockwise until it stops, then with Vise Grips tight on the bottom of the...
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    Simple

    There's a simple way to check for fuel in the carbs and fuel flow; tilt the motor all the way up then pump the fuel bulb, if fuel runs out of the carb throat(s) then it's probable that all's clear. This can also be used to flush the system. To clean the carb(s) remove the low speed needle(s) and...
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    Censored?

    I doubt this will pass!:D Mod Edit: C'mon dude, what were you thinking???
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    Family Presents

    All I want for Cmas is Amsoil:D
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    Kiekhaefer Airlines

    Here's a page from "The Mercury Messenger" Nov. 1954 when things were really jumping! Before Windows Vista. You are a real Merc fan if you can spell Kiekhaefer without notes!
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    Switcheroo

    This year why not switch the dates for Father's Day and Mother's Day? this will give you the "jump" on summer and still have time to buy flowers for her. Dad needs his marine accessories sooner not later such as 1: A [new] tach 2:Waterpump impeller 3: Battery (he didn't get one at C'mas because...
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    Not permitted

    Not permitted
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    Lubrication

    You don't have to do all of these steps just whatever you need. I use anti-corrosion grease and synthetic multi-purpose.
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    Shocks

    Here's the "lowdown" on the Mercury shock system and those always breaking reed valves for those older motors.
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    Mercury artwork

    I have created some artwork that's Mercury themed and is available from Fine Art America (https://fineartamerica.com/) just type Murray Dowding in the search box; you can get 15oz coffee mugs, T-shirts, puzzles, shower curtains etc. Here's the latest shirt I received - the edges are not...
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    Coil trouble

    I noticed last summer that my motor wasn't running as it normally did so I bought new plugs, and checked the timing; when I ran the motor up to the throttle pickup line it was alright but after that to full throttle the timing mark jumped all over the place. The motor ran for the rest of the...
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    Battery information

    Lots of questions involve batteries and rectifiers, this might help:
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    Messages not opening

    Someone left me a message but I can't see my messages!! Maybe you could post it in the forum.
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    Motor stand

    If you need a stand for displaying/working on your small Mercs this is my design for a cheap but solid unit. I made 2 and all I used was 1 sheet of plywood for each one; some screws, a circular saw, Sawzall and drill. You can use a router to dress-up the edges or create inlays.
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    Surface gap plugs

    Can someone tell me what differences there are between the L76V - L77V - L78V spark plugs?
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    PT pump bracket

    Here's a drawing of the factory pump mounting bracket for the external pump assembly
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    MerChristmas

    Found some lites to brighten up my motors.
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    1975 Thunderbolt test

    If you're a fan of CD Thunderbolt ignition like I am you have to see my bench test of a restored 4 cyl. unit. Here's a link http://anythingondvd.net/contact6.html
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    Warning about upper shift shafts!

    Anyone who owns a 70's and earlier motor should take a good look at the upper shift shaft, I fixed mine 5 yrs. ago by welding in a piece to "jump" the corroded area and this year it failed leaving me without reverse; so I had a guy weld it but it had twisted and I couldn't get it to line up...
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    Outboard Lubricant Maintenance Interval Guide Chart

    Everyone wants their Merc to run forever, following this chart might help,especially in salt water.
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