Fixing an old 1974 Mercury 7.5 hp Outboard 

Excellent video! you have some skills Also like how functional and clean your shop is Thanks for the videos

Like folks here are saying, great video! I know nothing about outboards but will be looking at a 7.5 merc soon and this gave me a much better understanding of what I'll be getting into which is awesome! Thanks!

Thanks so much for sharing this. We've just bought such a thing and the pull start is seized. So now we know what to look for.

Great video! I have a 9.8 hp 1975, very similar to the 7.5 you have. It’s my project motor and this video really helped!

Dealing with exactly this! Thx. Looking for the next vid. Mine is stalling on the “shift” setting too. Watching from Ontario Canada

Great video, would love to see more outboard projects!

Great quality video!

Great video!

good job!

Great video and great job! Would appreciate a parts list and total cost

I like this guys approach. Very calm, organized and systematic. Clearly mechanically inclined. Good job! Almost forgot to ask, what oil/gas mixture are you using in this motor?

Awesome

Im currently working on the same outboard. Having difficulties with getting it to idle. It'll run just fine full throttle. One of the jets are plugged im assuming.

Amazing video. %100 informative. Thank you... Do u have any advice or suggestions to get a stuck cowling off a 1974 Mercury 7.5? The lever isnt working and i really do not want 2 break out the hammer.

How do you connect the wire to the plug during your spark check? You didn't show us that connection

Boss man nice job, hey do these motor have an thermostat? Mines don’t throw water out and I don’t have much experience Would appreciate a feedback Thanks

How do i tell if it's locked up on the lower unit or top

RIGHT ON DUDE! Thanks for the detail. Your video was so helpful. Mine is a Canadian serial #7066459 (1976 I believe) and find it impossible to find any drawings for reference. I have a leak in the lower gear housing and suspect the oil seal (among others) are bad. Any links on this would be appreciated,, cheers.

How did it preform on a boat ?

May not be to experienced but does a good job. EVERY ONE of those 70's and early 80's small mercs has wiring that turned to DUST. If it is not one thing it's 2 others with Mercury's. Then there is the rotten wiring in the CDI box...mortgage the house for that one.

Where are you getting your parts from?

Sounds good mite have to adjust Carb. Do you still have Low Compression enjoyed it

We have the same outboard motor and I was wondering where did you find your parts at I've been looking all over cannot find parts for this motor

I have some qeustions about this engine , can i come in contact with you some way ?

Hi I am struggling for parts for my Mercury 7.5 I live in uk where did you get yours from

Ciao ho lo stesso motore posso sapere quanti giri hai fatto per la carburazione aria miscela?Il mio fa' un po' di fumo e sporca la candela di nero.Grazie

Boa tarde meu amigo aqui é Romario! Vc teria o número dw série desse motor popa 7.5hp 2 tempo pra mim passar?

I got an 80s 7.5hp and the fucking thing will not pump water, I've replaced the impeller housing along with the impeller and still not fucking pumping water, and yes the damn tube is hooked up idk wtf is wrong, I've also blown compressed air thru the motor there's no clogs, what the fucking fuck is happening PLEASE HELP

Great video!