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    1975 merc 50 hp cooling problem--HELP

    Okay heres the problem. The other day I went to put the boat in the water and when I started it no water came out of the pee hole. So some times I have to give it a little gas and then she starts to pee. But she didn't pee so I pulled her out and changed the water pump. Not a hard job but after...
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    What prop should I use?

    First of all I would really like to thank you guys with helping me with the problems that I had with my outboard. It is running like if it was new. I was ready to junk it and buy a new one. So again thank you very much. You have no idea how much I appreciate the help. Anyway I was wondering if...
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    What prop should I use?

    First of all I would really like to thank you guys with helping me with the problems that I had with my outboard. It is running like if it was new. I was ready to junk it and buy a new one. So again thank you very much. You have no idea how much I appreciate the help. Anyway I was wondering if...
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    1975 50 HP Merc. Need Help Changing Reeds.

    I hope someone can help me. I want to change the reeds on my 1975 50 HP Merc. But I'm not sure how to get to them. I have a good idea where they are but when I had my carbs off I could not see them. Anyone out there know how I change them. I really just want to know how I get to them. I know I...
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    1975 50 HP Merc. Do I need new reeds or what?

    Hey guy I really need some help here. My outboard will not stay running until after half throttle. I have to tap the choke to keep here from stalling. A real pain in the ass. Also a lack of pick up. So I tried some carb cleaner and gum out and I noticed when I sprayed it into the top carb is...
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    1975 Merc 500 No Low to Mid Idel stalling NEED HELP

    Okay lets try this again. My 50 Hp Merc can't idle and the only way I can keep it running is to tap the choke. At full throttle she runs fine. But getting there is a chore. Have to keep tapping choke or she dies. After half throttle she's ok. I have changed the fuel lines-fuel pump- fresh gas...
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    1975 Merc 500 No Low to Mid Idel stalling NEED HELP

    I have a low idel problem. When I start my outboard it runs for about 20 seconds then starts to stall. To keep it running I have to tap the choke. Then it will rev up again for about 5 seconds. I have to continue this process just to keep it running. If I tap it too much she stalls.When I put it...
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    1975 Merc 500 Has No Power. NEED HELP PLEASE

    Hello everyone I have had enough. I really hope someone can give me some ideas because I'm all out. I have a 1975 Merc 50 HP Serial#7060655 and my problem is this. Out of the water she runs great and idles fine but when there is a load on it I have no power. I have compression from 130 to 140...
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