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i have a 1974 merc...

i have a 1974 merc thunderbolt and i'm having problems trying to hook everything up. the people i got the boat from had a crysler outboard on this boat but blow up that motor and put the merc on it never had it hooked up. the motor is a 150/1500. it has a pump for the trim and can't fiuger out how to hook up the hydralic lines and the controlls for it can you help me.

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Marine Mechanic: Abiorca, Marine Mechanic replied 13 years ago

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HiCustomerdo you have the merc cables harness power trim pump etc?
Many Thanks Orca

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