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    1998 Merc 90 runs rough low rpm

    I just got a 1998 Mercury 90 HP on a pontoon. It didnt run last year at all and I dont think the previous owner winterized the motor. It ran very rough and wouldnt idle at low rpm, it was only running on 2 of 3 until I changed the plugs and then it wouldnt idle for beans. I took it in and had...
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    1989 evinrude 50 slips out of gear HELP

    I have a 1989 50 Evinrude that we run on a pontoon. It has always performed great until today. While running at about 3/4 throttle it "slipped" out of gear and began to free rev. When you idle it down and then put it back into gear you can go at low speed but when it goes faster it acts like...
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    impeller change 1977 55hp johnson

    I just got a 1977 55hp Johnson electric start. I have been going through it cleaning and inspecting it getting it ready for a swap on my pontoon. I would like to change the impeller. I have a factory bench manual but it seems to leave a lot of questions on how to do this. Does anyone know where...
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    what year is this Merc from serial #??

    Can some one please advise what year outboard motor this Kiekhaefer Mercury is from this serail number- 1761202. Its a 4 cyl. 65 hp outboard with power tilt (and trim I think). Thanks
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    Fair price on Merc 65HP??

    Could anyone advise what a fair price on a 1984 Mercury 65 HP outboard with the remote controls and gas tank is worth, I think it has power tilt but I am not positive. The guy said it runs fine he just upgraded to a bigger engine, Thanks
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    Fair price on Merc 65HP??

    Could anyone advise what a fair price on a 1984 Mercury 65 HP outboard with the remote controls and gas tank is worth, I think it has power tilt but I am not positive. The guy said it runs fine he just upgraded to a bigger engine, Thanks
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    1957 Johnson paint and decals

    Does anyone know a reasonable source for paint and decals for a 1957 Johnson sea horse 35 hp? More for the decals than for the paint, also how about a milemaster decal for the tanks... Thanks
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    compression on 1977 55 hp johnson

    Can anyone please advise what acceptable variation on the compression is between upper and lower cylenders on a 1977 55 hp Johnson model 55E77? The top cylinder is 125 lbs and the bottom is 150 lbs, I belive this is OK but I would like a second opinion before I go any farther, I just bought this...
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    Merc sport jet stator and flywheel magnets

    I am in the process of replacing the stator and switch box on my 3 cylinder Mercury sport jet(1994 S/N oe043715). I just pulled the flywheel and found that all the magnets are loose, and one is even broken. Many of the magnets in the flywheel stayed attached to the stator when I pulled the...
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    Mercury Sport Jet 90 no spark

    I have a sport jet 90 S/N 0E043715 in a small Baja jet boat.The motor is a 3 cyl. 3 carb model. It was always a hard start when cold but the more it was used it seemed to improve. It has a new battery and zero spark. I have checked all connections and the plug wires and replaced the plugs. Still...
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