Phil,
Be sure to check the steering arms on those Mercs. They are known for rust through problems if they've been in the salt. The carbs are a piece of cake to clean if you have the Merc factory service manual. If you don't already have one, you can find them used on ebay for around $25. Don't bother with the after market manuals.
Dave
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Blue Heron Boat Works
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