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    alternative model/serial number locations, mid 70's evinrude 85? 135?

    Hello, I rescued an outboard from the local scrapyard and have some discrepancies on what year/hp it is. I got it running good, and posted in on craigslist with the model number on the transom bracket, 135883, which would mean 1973 135hp. A fellow e-mailed me and informed me that the pictures...
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    87 200hp lower unit, 77 115 lower unit

    I'm helping a friend of mine rebuild the lower unit on his 87 200 evinrude. his son hit a rock and bent the prop shaft. In his barn he has a 77 johnson 115. Doe's anyone know if the 115 gearcase will bolt up to the 200? Thanks
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    1994 Force 120 questions

    I picked up this motor for dirt cheap(scrap price) and am debating whether to part it out or rebuild it and use it. # 2 cylinder has some slight scoring at at the exhaust port, 1,3 and 4 look OK, although I haven't mic'd them yet, but hopefully will hone out. Is it worth my time and money to...
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    power trim issues

    OK, i recently installed a power trim unit from a 1992 merc 115 on my 1979 80hp outboard. I bought a brand new 2 wire pump and installed it when I installed the ptt unit. The first issue is, with the wiring exaclty how the wiring diagram says(came pre-assembled) as soon as I hooked it up to 12V...
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    1988 merc 80hp rough idle

    a guy I know is having issues with his outboard(1988, 80hp), It starts up, midrange to W/O runs great, but runs rough at idle. He said if he hits the choke, it will run good, until coming back down to idle from cruising speed. I'm leaning toward an air leak somewhere, possible bad fuel pump, or...
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    850 vs 80hp merc.

    I have a sweet running 79 80hp merc on the back of my spectrum. A guy locally has a mid-70's 850 merc for a good price(including junk boat and trailer). What parts are compatible between the two engines? Any real difference other than hp rating? are the fuel and electrical components the same? I...
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    carb settings on 15hp sea king

    Im working on my friends outboard, and its a montgomery ward sea king by Chrysler. model # vwb52119a s/n 08x21798. What should the air mixture screw be set at? Also the bracket for the starter recoil is broken, I am going to try some low temp. aluminum brazing rod and see how that holds up. Has...
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    1979 merc 80hp power trim questions

    I just replaced the junk 85hp Force on my 89 spectrum with a 79 mercury 80hp. I had power trim on the old motor, and the new one does not, and after a few times out on the erie canal I really miss having power trim/tilt. I found a power trim set-up for a newer 90hp mercury and I know it looks...
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    Force 85hp questions

    I have a 1989 Force 85 hp with the Prestolite ignition system and a bad powerhead. I have the opportunity to get a 1984 Force 85hp with the Motorola distributer ignition system. The 84 has a good powerhead, but no spark. Can I swap my Prestolite ignition onto the older motor? What are the common...
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