is a 1976 Merc 500 worth messing with???

[jndsilverbullet]

It's leaking out the plug hole and has no fire where do I start???

 

[dolluper]

Re: is a 1976 Merc 500 worth messing with???

we need more info what is it leaking water or oil ,it's a 4 cylinder right with v ign, what spark plug # came out champion L78v

 

[dodl]

Re: is a 1976 Merc 500 worth messing with???

Hello,<br /><br />I'd say, it's definitely woth to mess around with it.<br />I have the same engine and love it. Get's a major overhaul this winter. If it leaks water out the plug hole, you will need a new jack plate cover gasket. It's cheap. Well at least in the US <br /><br />No fire is another thing. Can't really help with this. But parts are getting more expensive if you need a switchbox for example...<br /><br />cu<br />martin

 

[jndsilverbullet]

Re: is a 1976 Merc 500 worth messing with???

Well I pull the jack plate cover off with 1/2 broken bolts, and the powerhead is just ate up with corrosion. Looks like a nasty "Lung Cancer"<br />So I don't know what to do now, besides scrap it. Any suggestions???

 

[rodbolt]

Re: is a 1976 Merc 500 worth messing with???

your on the right track .<br /> I thinks its worth ten cents a pound at pinto island metals.<br />if it has trim its worth selling and if the lower unit is good its worth parting out.