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    1973 Mercuy 500 Thunderbolt Steering arm removal

    Hey Folks, How do I get this off? Seem to be able to tighten and loosen the bolt, but at a certain point it seizes up hard when loosening. is this rust or by design?
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    Where to buy helicoil repair kit in Canada?

    Anyone have any ideas? I see the kit I need on Amazon. Just want to compare prices to a brick and motor before pulling the trigger. Thanks in advance! Steve
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    1973 Mercury 500 throttle and shift cable connection question

    Hey Folks, Picked up this motor recently and trying to connect the cables to it. I have figured out which is throttle and which is shift. I have them connected to the linkages. but for the life of me I can't figure out what secures the cables inside the cowling. I have this piece which seems...
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    Working on my first Merc (Thunderbolt 500 50HP 3cyl)

    Must say this one is a fair amount different then the other OMC's I have worked on. I have the seloc manual for it. Went and pulled the serial number but I'm having trouble finding anything about it now. C3244207 is the serial number on it. Guessing early 70's. It appears to be a Mercury...
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    How to Tighten up 1964 Evinrude Big Twin Shift Lever?

    Hi Everyone! I seem to have a lot of play in the shift lever on my motor. Just wondering if there is a way to tighten it up? It can sometimes be difficult to know if im in neutral or gear on the shifter. See the pictures. this is in forward the entire time, the two pictures compare the amount...
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    Thinking about buying a project motor - Johnson TRL-10r

    So I currently have a 1964 Evinrude Big Twin. She runs well. problem is all my projects are done. I stumbled on a motor for sale online. Details: -------------------------- 1957-1962 55hp Johnson outboard Good Compression...needs rewiring... comes with throttle box and electric start.....its...
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    Looking for explanation of heat exchanger on 1964 Evinrude 40HP Big Twin

    I have the motor running amazing now. My question is about the two ports on the side of the exhaust shield. Here is a thread where another user plugged them both because his choke wasn't working right...
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    1964 40HP Evinrude Big Twin - Always have to ch.hoke to start

    Hey Folks, My motor always needs to be choked to start. I ran WOT for 20 minutes to make sure it was full temp. Shut it off, chug chug chug chug. close the throttle and vroom! then open the choke back to auto and off we go. I should mention i get healthy RPM (4800) at WOT, I can Idle at 3km/h...
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    Anyone know the Gear Ratio for a 1961 Evinrude 40HP Big Twin?

    Title has it all folks! Thanks in advance, Steve
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    1960's Evinrude 40HP stiff low speed needle

    Hey Folks, having some idle sputtering, Was going to reset the speed needle on the carb. It is very hard to turn, the knob is long gone and with just the shaft I am unable to turn it by hand. Using pliers I gently rocked it 1/2 turn rich then lean so as not to bottom out the needle since I...
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    Should I replace my 61 40HP Evinrude with 73 50HP Merc

    I have always had '60's jonnyrudes. Been offered a 50HP Merc for a good price. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the mercury in question? I know the Jonnyrudes are damn near bullet proof and pretty cheap to tuneup. I have a 16' aluminum runabout and get up to 38KM/H by...
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    '62 Evinrude Big Twin 40HP electric start

    Hey Folks, Does anyone know that the gear ratio is for this guy? Just trying to figure out some prop options. It doesn't appear to be in the manual i have, and anything online doesn't start until the 70's Thanks! Steve
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    1962 Evinrude 40HP electric start

    i had the motor off my boat over the winter. took the controls off the boat as well and put them in the garage. got around to re-assembly and this time the throttle is very hard to move up and down. i have two separate levers, one for the shifter and one for throttle. shifting still feels...
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    70's tinny remodel - questions about drum and pulley setup

    So, tackling a rather time consuming remodel of my early 70's Cherokee McKenzie runabout. At the point where i can start re-assembly and have some steering setup questions. anyone know any stores (regular big box) that will carry the tension springs in stock? There is nothing really bad about...
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    60's runabout remodel

    Hey Everyone! First time post about something non engine related haha. So i picked up this green booger as we called it for $400 with a "siezed" engine, turned out to be a loose screw under the flywheel. Score! Now, we did some basic stuff to make it usable as you can see in the pictures...
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    Can anyone tell me about Johnson Powershift?

    Re: Can anyone tell me about Johnson Powershift? Thanks Joe, As for the model, you are probably right, again, old man eye are likely the culprit here. When i google Johnson Powershift, a lot of hits come back. Just a case of bad terminology? And the boat itself, I dont believe it is home...
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    Can anyone tell me about Johnson Powershift?

    Re: Can anyone tell me about Johnson Powershift? 79ESL / 74M he a little unsure of whats after the slash (sounds like an older gent on the phone) Second Question, see the picture, do you think she can handle it? I cant find any plate for the max HP rating. that means its wide open right :)
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    Can anyone tell me about Johnson Powershift?

    The reason i ask is that i am looking to put a bigger motor on my boat. I have found an ad very close to me that seems to perfect to be true. They guy wants to trade his 70's Johnson 70HP power shift for a 40HP (which is what i'm replacing) for a straight swap. 70 HP Johnson power shift -...
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    62 Evinrude Seems to have lost some power/ What is this hole for?

    Hey Folks, This engine has been great for me since i picked it up for a steal a few months ago. Yesterday went out on the river with 4 people and the boat seemed gutless. i bet we couldn't get past about 10mph, never came close to planing out. 15' aluminum with about 700lbs of people. We were...
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    69 Johnson 40HP slips in forward with shift cable, works fine without

    Hello all, I have a 69 Johnson 40HP with original controls. the motor is slipping when I'm moving in forward. I don't hear any terrible noises or anything. I have since disconnected the shift cable off the lever at the motor and simply reach back and move it to the direction I desire and it...
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