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    Can't separate lower unit on '84 25hp long shaft Evinrude

    I bought an older boat with a 1984 25hp long shaft Evinrude that has not been maintained. I have loosened all the bolts and separated the shift rod. My first question is, do I want to separate it above or below the extension section. It appears that the main bolt is frozen. I've been dribbling...
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    How to remove stainless pin from OMC control cable

    The plastic connector broke on the throttle cable to my 1984 25hp Evinrude. I have seen those ends for sale, but cannot figure out how remove the old one. There is the stainless piece that sticks out on both sides which also holds the keeper clamp on the throttle side. I see the wire extending...
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    Water in lower unit oil

    Help/advice needed. Do any of you know if replacing the waterpump housing, seals, impeller, etc would fix water getting into the lower unit oil? I drained it, applied about 10-12 pounds of air pressure, but could not hear it leaking anywhere. Yet when I relaced with fresh oil, it was a milky...
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    Help needed. Water coming up from shift shaft hole

    I bought a used 1988 100hp Merc and it seems to run OK. I checked the lower unit oil when I bought it and it was nice and blue (hopefully the guy didn't just change it). When I was flushing the motor today after it's first outting, I noticed water was coming out the area around the shift shaft...
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