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    merc power tune ?s

    I ran the power tune in the motor and noticed murky(or cloudy) water when i was running it through is that normal (1st time use for me)
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    motor tilt for launch

    I have a manual tilt motor and was wondering do i really need to tilt up unloading and loading Any one one who has this set up knows it sucks hanging off the back to pull motor up to load (i have been) but just wanted some thoughts
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    help with this # 1643-6037

    it's on a lower unit i picked up and can't seem to find info
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    tachometer ?'s

    my motor was idling at 800 the fuel pump was about to crap after i replaced it i just cranked it and it sounded the same as before but was reading 1800 and giving it some fuel it seemed to fluctuate any ideas:confused:
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    opinon on compression test

    My 81- 50 3 cyl tested out after warming 15 min in 54 degrees (probably should have let it go longer) anyhow #1 131 #2 121 #3 128 all with in 10% but since this is my 1st boat thought input from the best out here is not a bad idea
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    Big Thanks

    Every one here a great help and this is the best site out in wwThanks to all that have took the time to help me and others GOD BLESS AND SEE YOU ON THE WATER:D
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    gear on lower shift shaft

    i saw a pic somewhere in here but can't find it on the position of that gear i've got the lower unit in N but not sure what position to slide the gear on. I took the old lower unit off in N like my manual says to. but the new lower unit did not have this gear so need some help thanks
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    shift pin on drive shaft HELP!!!

    any idea on how to get a shift pin out that is broke off flush with drive shaft :eek:
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    fuel pump kit ?'s

    I'm putting a new diaphram kit on the pump does any one think i should replace the check valves? It is a older motor. Holding them in hand and blowing in them they seem to work okay but there 27.00 bucks advice please
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    lower unit compatabilty

    I was looking at a 86 lower unit that will fit 40-70hp . we all seem to have problems identifying my 3 cyl merc 50(83/84) but as close as we've got is a 70 with a 50 cowling anyhow do you think they will interchange
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    ?year #s 5797770

    The cowling says 50 and it has 2 carbs but i only seem to find it in the 70 and it is a 3 cyl please help
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    battery perko switch

    I was wondering if i can crank on 2 get to speed then switch through ALL to 1(troll motor batt) to charge as were moving
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    will a 70 L unit fit 50

    I have a 3 cyl merc 50 there is a lower unit 89 70hp will it fit my 50 yr 81-83
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    creme oil?

    ok i bought this boat 50 3 cyl merc put new impeller in noticed oil changed it took it out 2 times oil is bad again noticed prop wobbled guess there was a o ring in the kit that i tossed(dummy) so now what can i do the bearings looked good and felt tight if put new seals in won;t they wobble bad...
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    5100 rpms?

    I have a 3cyl merc 50 with a 10 3/8*R13MWI prop is that amount right
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    anodes on alum

    i have a 81 grumman 15' alum (just got it) it has a anode on the motor or trim thing i was told that is one well i will be fishing in salt and was wondering do i need more it is a 50 hp merc and where to put more if i need them
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