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    1973 Mercury 650 head gasket

    I was hoping someone could help explain how to replace the head gasket on my motor. Noticed water coming out of top spark plug and from what i read it is most likely a blown head gasket. I am somewhat mechanically inclined but would appreciate some advice especially on what the to tightening...
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    1983 Merc 35hp

    I have a 1983 merc 35 hp that has power tilt and trim. I would like to upgrade to a bit more power. I am looking at a 50 hp mercury from the 70's (don't know exact year) that has no trim or tilt. Will the the 35 hp trim and tilt fit on the 50hp as well as the controls? Attached is a picture...
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    1978 evinrude 75 HP head gasket

    I am replacing head gasket and wanted to know if anybody knows what the torque is for tightening the bolts and the proper tightening order.
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    Replacing head gasket on 1978 Evinrude 75hp

    Hope someone can help me. Replacing head gasket and don't know the torque to tighten bolts and proper order for tightening all bolts down.
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    1978 Evinrude 75 hp not starting

    Maybe someone can help me. Bought motor last summer and owner said has not run in 2 years. Did compression check and got 115-120 in each cylinder. Installed new waterpump and impeller, new sparks and new lower gear oil. Battery is charged and working. What am I doing wrong! Any suggestions...
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    Trouble reattaching top to hull

    Took apart a 1969 glastron V-163. New floor and transom. The hull spread about 2 inches while working on it. Now trying to reattach the top to the hull and put on rubrail and struggling. Any suggestions?
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    lower unit wont budge on my evinrude 1978 75hp

    struggling big time removing lower unit. i removed all the bolts and (2 twisted off and broke), trim tab bolt, other big bolt underneath, and shift linkage........nothing moves at all. seems like the lower unit is almost fused to the upper unit. banged on it with rubber mallet but nothing...
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    compression test on 1978 evinrude 75 hp

    can anyone help me with providing the correct steps for testing compression. motor has been sitting for 2+ years and turns over but do not know what else i need to do to get accurate test. this is what i did. 1. new battery connected 2. disconnected and removed all 3 sparks 3. screwed in...
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    How to remove top from hull on 1969 V-163 to access transom?

    Can anybody help me figure out to remove top half from hull. Have a 1969 v-163 and think transom is bad but it is difficult to access. Any suggestions.
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    1969 Glastron v-163 stringers

    Could anyone help me figure out how to install new stringers in my boat. Removed floor and rotten stringers. Not real sure on how to measure and cut stringers properly. Center stringer seems to be curved but too rotted to make a template for. Other 2 stringers seem pretty straight forward...
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