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    New to Mariners, question about lower unit adaptability for 1995 mariner 15hp.

    I just picked up a 1995 mariner 15hp long shaft. Model number 15el. SeriaI number 0g262662 know someone selling a lower unit from 1997 mariner 15ml. Serial number 0g445588 Sorry for the newbie question, but what is the best source for finding out if it would fit? Thanks.
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    Testing 85 evinrude 9.9

    I just picked up a a 1985 long shaft evinrude cheaply on a trade. It sat for 2 years in storage with gas in it. I am getting spark as I changed the plugs and wires. I am getting fuel thru the line as far as the carb. When I try to start it, which it won't, the plugs are dry. So I'm assuming the...
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    1977 35hp lower unit, will any other years work?

    I just found out that the lower unit on my 77 evinrude 35hp long shaft has a cracked lower unit. Does anyone know if a 78 or 79 lower unit will work? I am leaving in two months for Canada and the only one I can find is a 78. Thanks.
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    5hp evinrude year?

    Tried to use the pdf but did not have much luck. Serial number is 7518-15296
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    More important, pee hole, or exhaust water?

    I have a 77 evinrude 35hp, which I just found this morning had a cracked lower unit. I went and got a used one off of someone (parts motor), and you could see where it has a new waterpump housing, etc.. After struggling to mount up the new lower unit, I tested the motor.. Took a couple seconds...
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    77 35hp tach?

    Can anyone tell me of a the model number of a cheap tach for my 1977 evinrude 35hp? Not sure if it matters, but it is electric start... Thanks..
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    40hp converted to 60hp, or 60hp model #?

    I was asking around about a good strong running 40hp motor for my 16ft deep v alum on another site, and they were saying that a certain 40hp 3cyl 2 stroke merc was the same as a 60hp, but it was restricted?? Is there any truth to that? WHat model motors is it? I am more worried about the weight...
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    Evinrude 50hp E50DTLEUR specs..

    I am looking at this motor tommorrow it is a 97 or 99, but was wondering how much it weighed? I have a 78 35hp evinrude, and was just wondering how much more it weighed.. What kind of controls do I need to get for it? I assume the ones I have on my boat now would not work, since I think the...
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    What year 20hp does this look like?

    Will get another picture up shortly..
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    6.5 Hp id'ing help

    Someone has a 6.5? hp evinrude for sale. Says the serrial number is 61036-J01636. She said the second 6 could be a G. Anyone know what year it would be, and value? Sorry but the motor is two hours away, just trying to get info. Thanks.
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    Taking carb off and throttle cam adj?

    I am getting ready to take the carb off of my 77 35hp motor, and was wondering, when I do, , if I do not mess with them, will I need to readjust any of the linkages? I have a oem manual, but for some reason the throttle cam ajustment is confusing me, and I am afraid that if I take it off, I may...
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    Minn Kota prop removal ?

    Dumb question guys. I have a minn kota 3hp trolling motor that I want to remove the prop on. It has a flathead screw in the middle, with a plastic wing nut around it. My questions are, is the a normal screw or counter clockwise screw, meaning is it clockwise to loosen it? And the second...
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    Lower gear oil pump?

    After reading on here how you should fill from the bottom hole to do the lower unit oil, I was wondering, can I only get a pump with the proper threaded fitting for a evinrude at a evinrude dealer, or do they come with multiple fitting at auto places? Thanks..
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    Water under the engine cover?

    Well I finally got the 77 evinrude 35hp motor i am trying out started. While running it in the barrel, I noticed what i thought was water coming out of the fuel line. After inspecting, I realized it was water. Pulled off the cover, and there was water laying in the base of the engine bay. I can...
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    Starting problems 35hp 77

    Well the motor I have, a 77 evinrude 35753h, I finally got everything hooked up , changed the plugs and have attempted to start. It will run for about 1-2 seconds, then shut off. It will do it again, and again, and again. Last night, I got it to stay running barely, and it almost seemed like it...
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