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    1974 7.5 mercury dies after 45 min

    I have this 74 Merc for trolling and ran into a problem trolling this weekend. Motor will run for 30 to 45 minutes and then sputter out. reprime , choke & it will start back up again with a few tries. Any ideas on why? Have replaced float, gaskets etc on carb with no improvement. Seems to be...
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    1978 mercury 1150 wont go in reverse

    Well here goes. I have a 1978 Mercury 6 cyl. that worked OK last year. Had a time where it wouldn't quite go in reverse, but I adjusted linkage and got it going again. Here's the problem. removed engine from boat to make some boat repairs, removed cables etc. Put all back on. Replaced impeller...
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    1974 7.5 lower unit "b" Bearing Carrier Part Number?

    It seems that I damaged the bearing carrier in the lower unit of my 7.5. in trying to replace the prop seal. Does anyone know the part number of this item? It is a type "b" lower unit. Also looking for the part number of the spanner nut. Thx
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    1974 7.5 h.p. Type "B" Lower Unit PLease?

    I need to replace the oil seal in the lower unit (prop side) Looking at the manual I have it doesn't describe dis-assy to this point. Once I remove the cover (l.h. nut) can I get to the oil seal to replace, or does everything come loose once I remove cover. I was looking for a little more...
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    1974 Mercury 75 water tube

    Hello all. I was doing a little maintenance on this 7.5 hp. Merc that I just bought. In the process of replacing the water impeller saw the water tube going from the water pump housing to the copper line is cut at a angle, and the end of the plastic tube which goes around the copper upper tube...
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    1977 Mercury 1150 No Spark No Fizzle

    Hello Everyone, I purchased this motor on a boat about a month ago, motor was running when I looked at it. Brought it home fixed the boat up water ready, but now no start. Read all the threads about fuel etc, but no spark at any time. replaced the wiring harness, & what I thought was the...
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