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    Seal and Gasket kit ?

    Hello, I did a lot of inspection and repairs to my 3.5 hp 1983 mercury s/n#6318559 but, although I got her all running, The prop wash in the 5 gal bucket still looks milky and I notice small oil residue film on the water. I want to order a seal and gasket kit but would like to know first what...
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    leaking fuel on tilt up

    Hello, I finished everything and the flush prop wash is clean but, when I tilt my motor up, it drips fuel from the choke housing area.. this is model serial number 6318559.. I purchased back in 1983..have change all the parts I thought needed but not sure why it drips mix fuel when I tilt it...
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    1980s 3.5 mercury question

    Still no neutral, seems everything above is in order , now I think the shift rod has to somehow connect or insert further beyond the bearing block? (part #42 in the diagram) I definitely installed the replacement part #21 knowing it is positioned and functions at the top and it it inside the...
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    3.5mercury shift rod question

    Can anybody here help me with steps to connect the shift rod on the lower end? I know I did the top replacement part needed and the shifter handle works at the top but must be disconnected somewhere in the lower housing. I looked everywhere but can't find a manual pdf for this. tia , John
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    3.5 mercury side shifter FNR question

    Anybody know what might have let go inside because she runs fine but shifter does not seem to be working.tia
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