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    '63 Mercury KH 500 Throttles all the way up once in reverse

    I have done alot of work on this old '63 KH 500 and it seems to be running great now, except when I got to put it into reverse it throttles the motor all the way up, I have to just kill it. Could this be a problem from installing the lower end incorrectly (doesn't seem to likely because I get...
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    Pre Start checklist for old motors?

    If anyone can help with a basic "pre-start" checklist, as a guideline before starting a outboard that hasn't been run in a while, that would be great. <br /><br />Thanks for your time and help.
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    WHAT THE HELL?!?!

    HOW, do you get a SERVICE manual for a 1962 MERC? OR can I use a '65??? Will a OWNERS Manual do me justice?? AM I CRAZY?
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    Water pump housing melt down

    '62 Merc 500 KH - Is there any other reason other than it not getting water, that the pump housing should be melting down?
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    Have a look

    I have recently aquired a Mercury KH 500. It seems to be a '62-'63. However I have tried to check the serial number and it says that all models made in those years were "Cloud White", except for the wrap. Well my Mercury is ALL Black, and doesn't seem to be painted, and the Serial # 1481716 says...
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