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    VORTEX props

    Boaters World and West Marine no longer carry VORTEX props. I?ve also noticed that iBoats is having a blowout sale on VORTEX props. Are VORTEX props being discontinued or is there some change going on at Michigan Wheel? Thanks, Tom
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    Transom Elevator

    I own a 1970 13' Boston Whaler. It's got a Merc 500 50hp long shaft on it. The hull is designed for a short shaft. I’m planning to put one of these [url]http://www.trmarine.com/cat.html[/url Has anyone done this on a Whaler? Has anyone user the Transom Elevator from T&R Marine on any boat...
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    5hp Mariner pressure

    Not to be over crud . . . . But I have a Merc500. The water comes out of it like a Sunday Am **** after a Saturday night on the town. I also have a 5hp Mariner. The water flows. At idle it?s a strong trickle. Opened up it?s more like midday on a Wednesday. Flowing ok, but it ain?t going to kill...
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    1985 Merc500 Weight

    I've got a 1985 Merc 500. Does anybody know the weight of this motor? I'm thinking about using a Transom Elevator that's rated for a 40hp. I'd like to do some weight comparisons. Thanks Tom
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    5hp Mariner

    I just purchased a 5hp Mariner serial number 6e3 5 118293. Two questions: 1. What year is it? 2. The steering is tight. What do I need to do to loosen it up? I assume something needs to either be loosened or lubricated. Thanks much, Tom
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    Tech - Merc 500

    I own a 1985, 50hp Mercury 500, serial number A131168. It?s a 4 cylinder motor, with a coil for each cylinder. I installed a Telflex Value Series tachometer, part number 67291P, Sportsman Line. The direction don?t specifically include my 50hp, so I originally assumed All other 2 stroke models...
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    Teleflex Sportsman Tech, 85 - 50hp merc

    I just install Teleflex Sportsman Tech. It?s hooked up to a 1985 50hp Merc 500 outboard serial number A131168 . It?s hooked up to the cable that comes out of the control box. The white wire is hooked up to the IGN post. The black wire is hooked up to the GND post. The brown wire is hooked up to...
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    50hp merc on 13' Whaler, Little prop Help?

    I did some flood evacuations a couple of weeks ago in Northern New Jersey and I hit a curb in the process. The prop is shot and it?s time for a new one. The boat is a 70, 13? Boston whaler with a 1985 Merc 50HP. The motor serial is A131168. The number on the original prop is C8 73136 A40L 13P...
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    50hp, 13 foot Boston Whaler, Prop

    I know my prop and boat/motor are mismatched. I hit something and the props a little dented anyway. I’m in the process of putting in a tech so I know it will be easier to get a precise “right” pitch. But, just a few guesses . . . I’ve got a 1985, Merc 500, 50hp, serial number A131168, on a...
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    Merc 500 50hp guages

    I’ve got a 1985 Merc 500 50hp, 2 stroke that I’m putting gauges in. I’ve downloaded all of the directions from Teleflex. It sounds like water pressure & water temp both want to come out of the same plug on the engine. Is it possible to get water pressure and a true water temp? Tom
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    Merc 500 (50hp) guages

    I own a Merc 500, 50HP, 2 stroke, motor. Serial number A131168 (1985). The motor is on a 1970, 13’ Boston Whaler. Currently there are no gauges hooked up. There is a round, plug on the controls that I’m told supports some gauges and a tachometer. The plug is, female and is keyed, has 3 pins...
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    50hp Merc 13' Whaler - What size prop?

    I own a 1970 13’ Boston Whaler with a 50hp Mercury Merc 500 motor Serial number (A131168 (1985)). The current prop that is on the motor is a C8 73136 A40L 13P. The top speed of the boat is 30mph (GPS). I hit something last weekend and bent the prop a little. I also believe that the prop that’s...
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    50hp Merc 13' Whaler - What size prop?

    I own a 1970 13’ Boston Whaler with a 50hp Mercury Merc 500 motor Serial number (A131168 (1985)). The current prop that is on the motor is a C8 73136 A40L 13P. The top speed of the boat is 30mph (GPS). I hit something last weekend and bent the prop a little. I also believe that the prop that’s...
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    No Power Trim

    I have a 1985 50hp Merc OB on a 13’ Boston Whaler. It does not have power trim. But it does have a pin that can be used to adjust the trim by placing the pin in one of 6 sets of holes. Currently, the pin is in the set of holes farthest from the transom. That would make it in the trim UP...
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    Compression Test 1985, 50hp Merc

    I need to do a compression check on a 1985, 50hp Merc. Any reason I can't use a digital compression guage? This is the one I'm looking at: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Mechanics+Tools&pid=00947043000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Automotive+Testing+Equipment&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes Tom
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    What year is my Merc

    The serial number is - A131168. Thanks, Tom
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