79 mercury 175 spring checkup

wilswe70

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hi wondering what i should service on this motor to get it ready for spring. i just bought it and dont have any records. is there anything besides the water pump and plugs that i ahould change just to be on the safe side. also i want to clear the top but it appears to be down to the original metalflake paint. will i hrm the flakes by sanding them...thx to everyone who has helped me sofar, bill
 

andrewkafp

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Re: 79 mercury 175 spring checkup

Don't quite know what you mean by "Metalflake Paint". All '79 Mercs that I've seen are painted black..<br />Inside and out ???
 

wilswe70

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Re: 79 mercury 175 spring checkup

oh sorry the metalflake is on the boat not the motor
 
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