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    lower unit exchange

    I have a Merc 800 full gear shift 1961 without a lower unit. I was wondering if a 1964 650 merc lower unit would fit? The 800 is a six and the 650 is a 4 cyl but not sure that matters. Does anyone know of a conversion/exchange chart. The 800 full gear shift was a prop exhaust. Thanks, Paul
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    Engine speed increases but boat does not

    I have an early 60's Bundy. Italian made 30Hp outboard. similar to a Johnson/Evinrude. Two cylinder. I got both cylinders firing. Then fixed the fule pump diaphram. Got the boat in the water and it ran great. Next day it started fine, got up to about 3/4 speed when something went clunk. The...
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