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    Novice-Quick questions on lower unit removal/water imp replacement

    Ok I know these may seem like dumb questions, but I have little knowledge of engines and engine repair--So I have a couple of quick questions--Input is greatly appreciated! 1) I am going to replace my lower unit on a 1970 75 HP Evinrude--Is the lower unit something that I can get off easily...
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    Please help!! Lower Unit Conversion Question--!

    Hey all-I am in urgent need of quick, accurate answers...I am replacing the lower unit on my 1979 Evinrude 75 HP (The unit is cracked)--I have found someone who has a good 1977 Johnson 70 HP that is in good shape...Both gearhafts are the same so that is not a problem--Can anyone tell me if that...
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    1977 70 HP-Interchangeable help!

    I need a new lower unit for my 1979 Evinrude 75 HP and I came across this 9177 70 HP Johnson--Can anyone tell me if these are interchangeable?? Your help is greatly appreciated!
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    Newbie needs good advise-Replacing lower unit!

    I have a 1979 Evinrude 75 HP that got a cracked lower unit during the winter...I have now found a 1979 Evinrude 85 HP lower unit that I can buy...But I dont know anything about boats/motors and so Im asking for advise on this...First of all-Are the HP compatible? What things factor in? I really...
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    Value of 1979 Evinrude 75 HP--Any ideas?

    Can anyone tell me about how much I could expect to get from a 1979 Evinrude 75 HP with a cracked lower unit? Everything else works great on the motor except it cracked this winter. The floor is in bad shape and none of the gauges work but it still looks like a decent boat. I just can't afford...
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    Need all advise-Lower Unit/Cost Question!! 79 Evinrude

    Ok all...1979 Evinrude 75 HP--My lower unit is cracked (The worst winter in Oklahoma did some major damage this year) and I'm not sure which avenue to take..So any advise/suggestions are greatly apprciated.. 1) I have a guy who said that he can take about my lower unit, weld the crack, and put...
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    New to forum! 79 Evinrude 75 HP-Idle Troubles

    Hey everyone, I am new to this forum but I have a problem that I would appreciate any comments on--I have a 1979 Evinrude 75 HP that has been used a lot in the past but not that well taken care of...Right now it is getting a crack fixed in the lower unit so thats my first issue...My main issue...
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