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Old 04-26-2011, 12:37 PM
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If it's a 502 it will not have a mechanical fuel pump mount or cover plate on the mount?
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Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the input.

I have a photo of the engine, can't just "drive by for a peak" boat is located 10 hours away from me.



http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa469/2SlowinTO/
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From the picture it looks like a stock HP 500 (all the same parts)
hard to see on my phone but what is that on the throttle link side of the carb? Looks like an out of place return spring.
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Originally Posted by 2Slow4me
Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the input.

I have a photo of the engine, can't just "drive by for a peak" boat is located 10 hours away from me.



http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa469/2SlowinTO/
I would say your good to go.. at least from an external visual standpoint
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