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  1. mark1961

    Mercury 25hp wont select reverse.

    I have question for the knowledgable folk here......my friend has a 2002 model 25ML Mercury motor, last time out he went to select reverse with no luck and ever since the situation has been the same, no reverse, selects forward gear fine. This motor has the two shift cables coming from the...
  2. mark1961

    '82 60hp Evinrude shift rod height?

    As the title suggests does anyone know what the shift rod height should be for this particular model #E60TLCN 2cyl.....preferably taken from the official factory manual please (i have one on order:facepalm:).....the crappy clymers i have says it should be 21- 23/32 in neutral which by my...
  3. mark1961

    Power saver windows 7?

    I dont seem to be able to get my computer to go into power saving mode, I have windows 7 32 bit OS. I thought it was just a matter of going to Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options > Power Saver. From here I selected 3mins to power down the monitor and 5mins to put computer to...
  4. mark1961

    Change pitch from 17 to 19?

    I have a 15ft aluminium single vee runabout which is powered by a 1982 60hp 2cyl Evinrude and would like a little more top end speed if possible. Would changing from the current alloy 11-3/4 -17 to a sst 11-1/4 -19 achieve this for me? What other noticeable changes negative or otherwise would...
  5. mark1961

    Throttle cable adjustment during link n sync?

    Gday, I am trying to perform my first l & s on my new to me 1982 2cyl 60hp. First task according to the clymers is a throttle cable adjustment, when i move the control lever slowly back the nearest the stop screw gets to bottoming out is approx 3/16" away from the stop, it will push back easily...
  6. mark1961

    Testing control box horn?

    Hello, Is this just a matter of grounding out the wire at the motor temp sensor? Cheers.
  7. mark1961

    Exhaust relief and h2o?

    Hello all, A quick question for the experts, if i am seeing next to no water coming from the exhaust relief while running on muffs is this something i should investigate? There is a small amount of exhaust gas coming from there but i was of the opinion there should be some water with it, am i...
  8. mark1961

    Thermostat- yes or no?

    I have recently aquired a 1982 Evinrude 60 E60TLCNM which now starts and runs great on muffs after a carb rebuild/plug replacement. I decided that before i headed to the boat ramp for the water trial i would replace the thermostat. When i pulled the cover i discovered that the old one had been...
  9. mark1961

    1973 Rude parts availability?

    Hi all, i am considering buying a vessel fitted with a 73 65hp Evinrude (65373R) which at the moment the seller says is working well. Since the engine is pretty old i was wondering if parts for this model are still easy to find, any ideas? Cheers.
  10. mark1961

    Chrysler 79 20hp gearbox help (207H9B)

    I have replaced all bearings in the lower gearcase and have installed all shims/thrust washers in their original places. All other parts appear serviceable. When i consulted the Clymers to look up how to adjust (shim) pinion gear & prop shaft end float i found that it is not addressed in this...
  11. mark1961

    Mid seventies 105hp starter motor.

    Gday, anyone know what the part number would be for a mid seventies Chrysler 105hp prestolite starter motor or where i can look it up? Thanks in advance.
  12. mark1961

    50 hp tilt and trim

    Gday, i want to fit power tilt/trim to a 73 50 hp rude, is this possible without spending ridiculous amounts? If so, what system year would best suit my needs? Btw, my budget would be around 400, maybe a tad more :) Thanks in advance.
  13. mark1961

    Inline 6 crankshaft swapover?

    Hi, i want put a 72 140hp crank into a 77 150hp powerhead (bad splines on crank driveshaft end), would this be possible? Thanks.
  14. mark1961

    Another question about year model.

    Hi, i'm looking at purchasing a mercury tower of power, it's a 140hp with the distributor type ign and the serial number is 4602521, been to oldmercs and maxrules but still dont seem to be able to put my finger on what year it is, any ideas? Btw, the bloke selling it said it has no drive and...
  15. mark1961

    Fitting tilt/trim to old mercs?

    Late 60's early 70's 80hp models, is it possible, if so, where can the bits to make it happen be found, will the later model stuff fit? Thanks.
  16. mark1961

    Mariner 85hp help.

    I am thinking about purchasing a Mariner 85hp with the serial number being 4311747, can anybody tell me what year it was made and if their are any "issues" with this model I should look out for? I have heard that they might be prone to having the bearing caps loosening, is this correct? Btw, as...
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