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    1993 Force 50hp 2cyl 2 stroke What in the Jerry Riggin'?

    Bought a small boat w/ a 1993 Force 50hp 2cyl 2 stroke. Once I changed the key ignition switch, the motor started. Ran for a minute and died. I want to say I lost spark in one cylinder then the other but can confirm, I know I now have NO spark in either now. I open things up and the stator is a...
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    Merc 165 I4 vs Merc 470

    What are the differences between Merc 165 I4 vs Merc 470? I know one is 165hp and the other is 170hp. I think same block on both. Do they both have the same issues? Is 165 newer than the 470?
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    My new $3000 boat :)

    Here she is. Hit 43mph. 1987 Galaxy Comet, never heard of it but great shape for the price. 18' 165merc http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s228/damian1228/New%20Boat/2010-09-10182837.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s228/damian1228/New%20Boat/2010-09-10182745.jpg...
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    How do you remove this pulley? 1963 75hp starflite

    How do you remove this pulley? I'm trying to replace breaker points. I removed this bold but the pulley won't budge. Is it supposed to slide up?
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    Buying my first boat (kind of)

    Hey guys, so I gave up on fixing an old old boat and I'm looking at these 3. Want a boat for a little cruising and hanging out but the bank is low on funds. What do you guys think of these: 1. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/boa/1919403686.html I can get the seats redone pretty cheap but...
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    No spark in 2 of 4 cylinders. 1961 75hp (new idle video)

    My previous thread talked about no power. Turned out to be no spark on one side of the motor in cylinders 2 and 4. Where should I go now?
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    To buy a 1999 Merc Force 90hp?

    A local marina is selling a 1999 Merc Force 90hp with controls for $2k. Is this a good deal? They are offering a written warranty (probably for 1-3 months). What is the reputation of these motors as the only outboard I ever owned was a crappy '61 75hp Evinrude. This would go on a 15ft...
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    75hp and 6mph video. What am I doing wrong?

    This is an 1961 Evinrude 75 hp starflite that has been sitting for a very long time. We didn't do much to get it running but when we took it out yesterday it would not even get to 7mph (per gps). We have a new prop on it which is a 10 1/4"x 10 (no through exhaust). I know the prop seems small...
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    Is this prop ok for 75hp Starflite?

    I have an Evinrude 75hp Starflite V4 4500rpm motor on a 15 ft open bow boat (6 person tag). The propeller I am looking at buying is labeled pj75 10-1/2" diameter & 10 pitch. Will that work?
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    Water impellers

    Motor is a 1961 75hp Evinrude Starflite III. This motor sat for 18 years and now it's alive. It idled very well. Only problem is, it wasn't pumping water. Impeller is probably totally dead. Is there any impellers interchangeable for my motor? From what I know the impeller stock number is 377992...
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    Wiring diagram wrong? Please take a look at them and see what you think.

    Here is the original diagram. I highlighted the area of interest. I don't think the the field tab of the regulator should be grounded and I'm pretty sure the key ignition switch should have a ground. Here is what I think it should look like. I'm just confused the diagram would be wrong and...
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    1961 75hp Evinrude Starflite III (now with pictures)

    Wohoo first post. Down to business now... First off, I have some car motor knowledge but it's all EFI not carb and not marine. Got a boat with a V4 1961 75hp Evinrude Starflite III. Unknown when the last time it was used but tags on the trailer point to 1991 :eek: After a lot of frustration got...
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