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    Mercury 500 click while manually turning prop

    I just replaced the water pump. I did have the outboard in forward and I could spin the prop clockwise freely and it would not spin counterclockwise. Now it still will not spin counterclockwise but when I spin it clockwise it will click. This was my first time ever dropping a lower unit so I may...
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    1975 Merc 500 tattle tale question

    I have a 1975 Merc 500 that I got from my in-laws. It has sat for about 5 yrs and when I cranked it, it started right up. I did have muffs on it with water on full, but no water came out of the tattle tale. Is there a thermostat that will stop water from flowing when first started or should I...
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    1975 Merc 500 question

    I started up my outboard that hadnt ran in probably 5 years. It started up on the second try...pretty happy about that! Here's the problem, I didnt see any water spitting out (I had water turned onto the 'muffs') so I shut it right down. Does it take a while for the water to start pumping or...
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    New to boating control question

    What does each lever do on my controls? I have one like the attached pic. I know the choke button but what lever puts it in gear and what lever is the throttle? Where is F N R? I know the question might sound silly but I don't want to break anything the first time I try and get the old motor...
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    What is the part I am missing?

    I just picked up my Inlaws old boat with a Mercury 500. Can you tell me what this part is that I am missing. Is it something that needs replaced?
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    What did you do with your cap?

    Planning ahead for my 15' tri-hull reno. I will have enough room in my garage for the boat but will be devorced if I take up my wife's spot with the cap. I am trying to figure out what to do with it while I work on the boat? Here are my ideas. 1. Take the cap in my backyard, set it on blocks...
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    70's era 15' Yarcraft yankee project question

    I have been doing a lot of research in prep for my project boat. I know the floor is bad but not sure on the transom and stringers? The boat is 2hrs away at my inlaws (I am picking up this weekend). I assume I will need to do a complete rebuild. I feel like I have a good handle on what I will...
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