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    Looking for used part

    Hi Everyone. I'm looking for a used switch box for a 1978 20HP Mercury. The motor serial number is 4820963 and the original part number is 339-6222A4. All I can find a new replacement part for is around $170. I really do not want to put that much into the motor. I tried a boat salvage yard...
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    1954 Evinrude sounding bad at full throttle

    Hello Everyone, I have a 1954 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 hp. It runs good at low to medium throttle but when ran at full throttle it seems to just rev up without getting any more speed. Does anyone have any suggestions for things to look at for this issue? If you need more infomation please let...
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    Difficult to shift in forward w/o running

    Hi All, On a 1978 Mercury 20 HP, while turning the prop by hand it shifts between neutral and reverse without a problem. But will not go into forward. Is this just becuase the engine is not started? I'm having a fuel filter gasket leak that I think is keeping it from starting but am...
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    Basic Manual Starting Question

    Hello Everyone, I took my motor off to replace some seals over the winter, now that they are replaced I would like to start the motor while it is off of the boat. I bought the boat at the end of the year so I have not ran the motor yet. Since this motor is off the boat is there anything I...
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