Thread: 50 hp mercury carbs

I found some on EBAY they are expensive. How much is a rebuild kit? I guess I would compare costs and then decide. I am mechanically Inclined so I would probably rebuild if it was me.

Carbs pouring gas is likely float stuck in down position.

Good luck finding 1982 carbs. Ebay would probably be a start. Not sure you're going to find any new old stock. Used or rebuilt likely.

Should be a pretty simple carb to rebuild

https://www.amazon.com/MERCURY-Carbu.../dp/B017BW1YN6

I strongly advise you get the Mercury Manual, specifically to your motor, either printed or on CD. I went with the CD copied from the original manual on fleabay for around $20.
You will need the correct part numbers, and lots of helpful info in the manual. If your motor is like my '92 model, only 2 of the carbs have idle circuits, 2 don't.
Once fixed, I highly recommend a quality fuel stabilizer like "Mercury Quickaire" in every tankful (Walmart), and run that motor to a good warmup at least once every month or two, especially thru the winter. It's good to twist up the old 2 strokes at least once every outing, after warming up. Keeps 'em running nice and perky.
I also recommend a quality fuel filter/water separator, the factory "Strainer" is woefully inadequate, IMHO. Best wishes!

Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah

I strongly advise you get the Mercury Manual, specifically to your motor, either printed or on CD. I went with the CD copied from the original manual on fleabay for around $20.
You will need the correct part numbers, and lots of helpful info in the manual. If your motor is like my '92 model, only 2 of the carbs have idle circuits, 2 don't.
Once fixed, I highly recommend a quality fuel stabilizer like "Mercury Quickaire" in every tankful (Walmart), and run that motor to a good warmup at least once every month or two, especially thru the winter. It's good to twist up the old 2 strokes at least once every outing, after warming up. Keeps 'em running nice and perky.
I also recommend a quality fuel filter/water separator, the factory "Strainer" is woefully inadequate, IMHO. Best wishes!

I have the manual for it, I bought it from eBay a few years back. Mine only has two carburetors.
I can rebuild the carbs myself I was just wondering if anyone had found some replacements that weren’t ungodly high.


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