I was just a little curious of what others with a early 1980's 50hp merc had for fuel consumption. My engine uses about 5 gal/hr @ or near WOT. I was recently talking to another fisherman with the same engine on similar boat. He claimed he used 2g/hour @WOT. Is he getting fantastic mileage, or...
I can't seem to find a dealer in my area who knows what my max rpm's should be. I was running a 13p prop and getting 5800@wot. This seemed a bit high to me and I need a new prop so I hope someone can answer this before I make a decision.<br />Right now I'm thinking a 14 or maybe 15p.<br />Thanks
So not being a mechanical genious, I have to be very laymanish here. <br /><br />It seems I need a new prop. Cracked the core hub on mine due to electrolysis. (Damn atnoid) Anyway, I'm not sure of my current pitch. It's a stock prop off a 1980 50hp Merc long shaft. <br /><br />I was curious if I...
Well I have my 1980 50 Merc's lower unit just about apart. I just need to know if I need to remove the shifter assembly to remove the drive and prop shafts. If so, is the locking nut on the shifter shaft counter or clockwise to undo. It's really in there tight and I don't want to wack it the...
