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    Parting out two old classic outboards

    I'm going to part out two outboard engines. Decided they're worth more as parts than as running engines. A 1954 Evinrude 7.5 hp engine and a 1955 Montgomery Ward (the same as the '55 Evinrude or Johnoson) 5 hp engine. Both are currently running but I want the money from the parts. I'll...
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    Exploded View? Carb on '73 Johnson 9.5hp

    Rebuilding a '73 Johnson 9.5 hp Carb. Ordered the manual a week ago but it hasn't arrived and I've a three day weekend in which to complete the task. Figure it should be "doable" without the manual. I have the proper rebuild kit (PN 0382048). Float, needle valve and seat, those are now...
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    1973 Johnson 9.5 hp carb rebuild

    Sirs: I recently purchased this outboard. After much effort, I've repaired the transmission and replaced the impeller. Now I've managed to get the motor to run but very badly, it needs about half choke to keep running and won't pull WOT revolutions as it should. Carb rebuild in process...
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    Stuck in gear

    Sirs: '67 Mercury 3.9 hp outboard. I've fixed several problems. I have the engine running now and cooling as well. However, whatever gear I have selected with a pair of pliers before assembling the lower leg unit is the only gear available. The shift mechanism seems to be properly...
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    Recoil starter mainspring

    Hi, I'm looking for some guidance. I've a rebuilt '54 Evinrude 7.5 hp twin cylinder outboard. Some of the rebuild was done well. Some less well. I'm gradually correcting the components that were done "less well". I'm trying to replace the original recoil starter with a much better unit...
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    '67 Mercury still needing aid

    Hi all, My recently purchased '67 Mercury, 3.9 hp, single cylinder is almost ready to use. I need a little help from the group first, though. Issue # 1: I've removed and replaced the propeller foot from the lower leg unit four times now. Using pliers, I can easily shift the foot...
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    '67 Mercury still needing aid

    Hi all, My recently purchased '67 Mercury, 3.9 hp, single cylinder is almost ready to use. I need a little help from the group first, though. Issue # 1: I've removed and replaced the propeller foot from the lower leg unit four times now. Using pliers, I can easily shift the foot...
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    '67 Merc 3.9 Hp single cylinder gear shift

    Hi, it is me again with another query for the group. I've replaced the impeller. It now works just fine. Hurrah and another thanks to those who sent suggestions. The lower unit is now stuck in forward gear. The shift selector lever moves but does not change the prop direction. Is it...
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    Looking for the "Key" to impeller key installation

    I'm hoping to find an experienced hand to give me some guidance. I've rebuilt a '67 Merc 3.9hp engine. It now runs great. Except. No coolant water flow. I've managed to remove the old torn up impeller. (brute force and akwardness) but I'm blasted if I can figure out how to get the impeller...
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