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    mercury thunderbolt 50Hp blueband EXPERTS REQUIRED

    Hullo ( <br /><br />My gears make a grinding noise when I put the motor in REVERSE and not when in FORWARD. The gear cables are not slipping and all screws have been tightened.<br /><br />Can someone with a EXPERTISE in this motor please reply as to what miht be going on inside the motor. There...
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    MERCURY THUNDERBOLT 50HP BLUEBAND

    Hey Boaters,<br /><br />Problem #1 : When I change the gear from neutral to reverse you can hear a little grinding sound in the engine (not sure where) , any ideas what is happening. It doesnt happen when you put it in forward gear.<br /><br />Problem #2 : When flushing the motor with water. The...
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    MERCURY BLUEBAND 50HP THUNDERBOLT

    Hi Folks,<br /><br />I live in Christchurch, New Zealand and have bought a Merc, 50Hp thunderbolt blue band motor and another one for spares (both electric start).<br /><br />The first one has serial no. 5844095 and according to the CLYMER manual ,which I have a copy of, was made in the USA...
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