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Merc 500 Rebuild kits and extra parts
NiceTom	#1  Posted on 07/28/14 - 11:15 AM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/20/14	Hi All, I'm working on an old Merc 500. I bought kits (Sierra) for replacing the impeller and for rebuilding the fuel pump. I don't have a manual or diagram. I disassembled, and replaced the used parts with new parts (gaskets mostly). But I have extra, unused parts (gaskets) left over from these kits. Is this normal? Edited by NiceTom on 07/28/14 - 11:16 AM
dougt	#2  Posted on 07/28/14 - 2:32 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 179 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/29/14	I've never rebuilt a fuel pump or carborator but been watching lots of youtube video's of certified mechanics walking you through these procedures. The ones I have watched, rebuilt kits came with at least 2 sets of gaskets that were for slightly different assemblies. They used the ones that matched the old ones and had left overs. Doug 1996 Sport GLS 13' - 1996 Johnson 40hp, 2 Stroke
Clyde in TS	#3  Posted on 03/12/15 - 5:20 PM
Member Posts: 25 Comments: 1 Joined: 04/16/14	Yes, it is normal to have left over gaskets in old Mercury 50 hp 4 cylinder kits. I am still using mine because of the toughness of the engine. cg