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Okay, with help from this forum, I have learned that I need to unscrew the shift shaft bushing on my 73 merc 850 in order to lift the shift shaft so I can replace the shift cam. Problem is that I cant get the thing unscrewed. It is super tight. I bought the special merc tool to fit the top of...
I need to fashion some kind of wrench to re-install the 4 in lower carrier nut on my Merc 850. I drilled the old one out and now am looking to avoid spending 80 bucks on a tool that I will use only once. None of the shops around my home will work on this motor.
Any ideas on how to install this...
I have a 1973 merc 850 and need to remove the shift cam form inside the gearbox. I need to slide the shift shaft up in order to remove the cam. The manual says something about an "e" clip but I don't see one in there. I have all of the gears out and have a pretty good view of the shift cam area...
I have a question about a lower unit problem that I'm hoping someone can help with.
I have a 1973 mercury 850 85 HP outboard.
I have torn into the lower unit to try and find what is wrong and I think I have but am not sure.
The unit would not go into reverse, it would click and grind and just...
Hello,
I am looking for a lower unit for my 1973 Merc 850 85 HP outboard. The part number on my lower unit is 1623-4021. I am trying to find out what other lower unit part numbers if any will fit this motor. I have found one with the part number 1623-5243.
Does anyone know if this will work for...
I have a weird problem that has started with my 1973 mercury 850 85 hp 4 cyl. If the motor dies when I put it into reverse which it sometimes does, the shifter lever will sort of stick in reverse. I can move the lever to the nuetral position and re-start it but it will still actually be in...
