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billw

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I remember a few of those 650s from about the 1970 era that idled very well…. even without a thermostat. Like all pre-1976ish Mercs, water in the gear case is almost a given. Ideally you will want to rebuild and reseal but at the very least, refill it with oil and spin it over with the starter to preserve what may be left.

Long live American manufacturing!