Steering on swap from ‘03 merc to ‘74 evinrude

Buplaux

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Swapping from a 2003 merc 4 stroke 50 big foot to a 1974 omc 135 2 stroke. Will my current steering cable work? Thanks!
 

racerone

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Yes you can.----But why are you picking on the carburetors ?----If they were stored empty they will be ready to go now !-----There is not much that can go wrong with those carburetors !----Have you heard this motor run ?----Any other inspection / trouble shooting done ?-----It should also get a new impeller / water pump kit.
 

Buplaux

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Thats good to here about the carbs! Supposed to run well but havent seen yet. Does not have power trum which I want. Where can I find one of those?
 

F_R

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Please don't somebody get all upset and shoot me for saying this, but in my opinion the 1974 power trim was a very troublesome hang-on unit. I say forget it.

On the other hand, I suppose there are aftermarket units that I have no experience with.
 

racerone

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I would say ----" hear it run " ---and have it inspected before handing over the coins.----If it is cheap and you can do a TOTAL overhaul yourself I say ---" go for it "
 

Buplaux

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Supposedly overhauled within 100 hrs ago, I know all electrics (coils, stator, etc) was all replaced last year. It has new jet drive and prop lower unit included with controls. Wants $1000. Jet drives are worth that easy. Gonna use it for cold weather duck hunting and summer fishing
 

Buplaux

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Update. Bought the motor with lower unit and an almost brand new jet drive with new stainless impeller, paid $1000. Had all new electronics (minus one bad coil). Went through carbs, replaced vernatherm, plugs, water pump, fuel pump etc.. cheap insurance not to get stranded on a river in freezing temps. 130 on all cylinders and she runs great! Super happy with it so far. Pushes my 16’ duck boat REALLY well!
 
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