This is probably a dumb question but I can't figure it out and I'm looking for some help.  Just got an '82 17' bass tracker with an '82 50hp Merc on it and I can't seem to find the release to pop the motor cover off to get at the engine.  Its the taller OB and it looks like the cover is a "wrap" around kind.  Any advice would be wonderful!!!  

There's gotta be a release somewhere. It's usually on the front, but I spose it could somewhere on the back or side of the engine.   :-?

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Look for your make and model then the drawing of your engine cowling and the attcahment points should be there. They do hide the screws under trim sometimes

I know on my old Merc you remove the faceplate and underneath it are the release points for the wrap around thing. My faceplate has a thing you turn down at the bottom of it that makes it kind of pop out. Not very technical I know, but maybe it will help you.

Thanks for the info, I did get the lid off the motor.  The release was really stuck though.