Merc 500 Year ? and float adjustment

[cloumar]

Hi folks,<br /><br />What year is this Merc 500 - serial 3244249<br /><br />Also is the float adjustment ( height ) in the carbs could change the adjustment of the idle mixture srew ?<br /><br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />Smokey

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: Merc 500 Year ? and float adjustment

Its a 1972 Merc 500

 

[cloumar]

Re: Merc 500 Year ? and float adjustment

Thanks AMD <br /><br />Any hints on the carb float adjustment ?<br /><br /><br />Smokey

 

[Laddies]

Re: Merc 500 Year ? and float adjustment

13/32" from the the float lever to the mounting surface with a 1/4" drop between the levers when the needle is all the way open