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    50hp Mercury 1979 Thunderbolt 2 stroke steaming when up on plane

    I have 1979 Mercury Thunderbolt 50hp that runs great. Starts easy and pumps water good at idle up to about mid RPM range. I have installed a new water pump and all new housing twice because I thought perhaps something might have been defective in the first one. After installing the second new...
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    1973 Mercury Thunderbolt 500 50hp no power and horrible fuel economy!

    Re: 1973 Mercury 500EL Thunderbolt 50 hp no power and horrible fuel economy! Re: 1973 Mercury 500EL Thunderbolt 50 hp no power and horrible fuel economy! Zen From reading your opening post it really just sounds to me like your float needs adjusted and possibly a couple new float needles while...
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    pre install bimini top before i make a mistake thread

    Re: pre install bimini top before i make a mistake thread I was out yesterday as well. Worked a half day and went fishing the other half.LOL Here is a photo of my top up and yes..mine is a four seasons as well. My old Mercury Thunderbolt 50 runs like a scalded dog and I was running 32mph...
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    pre install bimini top before i make a mistake thread

    Re: pre install bimini top before i make a mistake thread I just installed a new Bimini like the one you ordred on my 16ft Aluminum Lowe Hustler. The install was a piece of cake. I would recommend putting the thing together and then laying it on the boat to find your best mounting point. Check...
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    What's your boat speed?

    Re: What's your boat speed? 1979 Lowe Hustler 16ft 1979 Mercury Thunderbolt 50hp 10 5/8 X 13P aluminum prop with NO power trim 2 adults plus fishing gear and 8 gallons of fuel 28-35 MPH depending on water conditons. Good average is around 32 MPH GPS in light chop.
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