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    Lost reverse?

    Hello, 1972 Johnson 50hp hydro elec shift I changed my prop last night and for some reason I lost reverse.....changed the prop back and still no reverse.....it actually tries to go forward a bit. The control seems fine....can hear it click and everything looks ok inside of it. The wires...
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    Drift socks VS trolling motor?

    Looking at a new boat....18' runabout 135hp 3.0L, mercrusier. The sales people say that a drift sock or two would slow the 3L down enough to troll for walleye and bows. I know someone with the same boat and tried to troll with no socks, just the motor and it worked, but vibrated the entire...
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    25 HP enough?

    I've had some serious bad luck buying used motors for my 14" fiberglass and will likely go new in the spring. Think 25hp is enough to reasonably tour to the fishing holes? Max is 45hp. Thanks
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    Change short to long shaft?

    This might be a dumb question, but I don't know. I have a great running 1966 Merc 500 bolted to my boat....problem is due to my lack of knowledge it is a short shaft.....I need a long shaft. Can a long shaft lower unit be interchanged with the short? If so how hard would this surgery be? I...
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    Outboard is washing out the water and going nowhere?

    The 50hp merc mounted on my 14' runabout "washes" all the water away from the prop anywhere above 10mph and revs out. I can't even get the boat on a plane before I have to let off........I don't understand. I tried every stop position(trim) and nothing helps. Why would this do that and how...
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    Bolt outboard into transom?

    My merc 50hp has 2 clamps plus 4 holes that look like they should be bolted into the transom......is this necessary...to be bolted that is? Thanks
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    My project is all most complete!

    I'm pretty well done my first restoration on a boat that was given to me. 14' Fiberglass......I'm not sure what you would call it.....a runabout? Should be in the water next weekend.....Thanks for all the help!
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    Merc 500

    Just purchased a Merc 500 (50hp) 4cyl from a guy....the motor is mint but none of the wiring is hooked up. It comes in the plug and there sits a white, red, orange, yellow and brown wire. Can you guys help me hook these up?....I can't find any diagrams on the net....just manuals for...
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    14' Fiberglass....How big of engine?

    What would you suggest for HP. Just going to use the boat for perch and bass fishing around a mile off the shore of Lake Erie. Dont really plan on any watersports. Thanks
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    Worth rebuilding?

    Do you think it is worth rebuilding a 65-67 Merc 650 4cyl? It didn't cost me anything, but I don't want to sink a huge amount of cash and time into it either. Is there a kit I could order with rings, gaskets and bearings?(Bearings are dinked). Thanks
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    Merc 650 flywheel play?

    I just bought a 14' boat with a 1965 merc 650....it runs and all is well but, the flywheel on top seems to have a lot of play in it (up and down). Is this normal? Someone told me it could be, because when it gets hot and expands it will fit snug. What are your thoughts? Could be a bearing or...
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