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  1. yorab

    Cable Collar 1963 75hp?

    Does anybody know what the cable collar and spring are for in the swivel bracket assembly? It's #60 and #79 in the picture. My motor did not have one and the parts motor that I have did not have one. I bought one for a dollar and would be glad to use it if I knew what it did and exactly where...
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    Throttle Plate Direction '63 75hp

    My throttle butterfly plates are not completely circular-they have a notch cut out of one side that either goes toward the "back" of the carb throat (away from the low-speed needles) or the notch goes toward the "front" of the carb throat. It seems to me that the notch should be in the front so...
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    1963 75hp Carb Questions

    two questions here: what is the best way to remove the screws that hold the throttle butterfly plates on? I see that they are staked on the backside. I've been covering the fuel holes and then using a small cut-off wheel on a Dremel tool to remove the staked end. Is there a better way? Also...
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    Pressing Seal...By Hand?!?

    motor in signature. I purchased my gearcase head assembly (aka prop shaft bearing carrier) as New Old Stock. It included the head, the bearing and the seal. I put it on the gearcase and tested it at 11psi. Unfortunately I had some leaking around the OD of the seal. I called the place where...
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    1963 75hp Starflite Cable Clamps

    I need to find some cable clamps-those that attach under the head cover bolts and exhaust cover bolts and help with wire routing. I haven't yet tried to find original parts but I assume that they'll cost 1000% more than they need to. I'm rebuilding so I want something that will look good and...
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    Leaking Prop Shaft Seal 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. I'm very disappointed. I was looking for a used gearcase head (prop shaft bearing carrier) because one of the four ribs that keep out fishing line had broken off. I had a new seal and bearing so I just wanted the head itself. However, I couldn't find a used one so I had...
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    Venturi Locating Tool

    Motor in signature. How important is the venturi locating tool? Can I get by with a caliper? Any other tools that will stand in for the official venturi locating tool? Thanks.
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    Reuse Core Plugs

    Motor in signature. My carb core plugs have been removed and they don't have any holes in them. Can I reuse them? Is there a front side and back side to these? In other words, should the edges of the plugs slant inward or outward or are they perpendicular to the faces? Sealer of any type...
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    Exhaust Tube Seal Ring Install '63 75hp

    Motor in signature. I found a new exhaust tube seal ring and I'm wondering if there are any tricks to getting it in place without damaging it. It looks like it will need to stretch quite a bit in order to get into place. Should I oil it up a bit first? Any other ideas? Thanks.
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    Moeller Engine Paint on Exhaust Cover

    Motor in signature. I just bought some Moeller engine paint. The can says: ?Heat and solvent resistant acrylic lacquer is formulated for the extended staying power boat engines need. ?For use on all outboard and inboard engines, stern drive and lower unit applications. My question is, can...
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    Where to buy cover support slats?

    I'd like to purchase material to make cover supports that mount in the brackets on my gunwales. I don't have a boat store nearby so I'd like to find something at Lowe's/HD or some other popular store. Has anybody used anything from a home improvement store for slats? Did it need to be cut...
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    Air Silencer Pads 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. I can find 3 of the 4 air silencer pads for my cowl silencer box. However, I can't find part #307894. Has anybody had any luck using a stand-in material for the pads? Or, can I cut a larger pad to fit? What material are those pads anyway? Thanks.
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    Which Cover Fabric?

    So I need to get a boat cover very soon. I see two different ratings for the polyester: denier and ounce weight. I was able to look up what denier is. However, I can't find information on the ounce rating. I assume that it is ounces per square yard or square foot, but I'm not sure. Also, I...
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    Checking Prop 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. Is there anyway to check the condition of the prob hubs while the prop is off and without the special tool mentioned in the service manual? I have 3 props and I'd like to know for sure that at least one is in good shape. I'm soon finishing a complete rebuild and I'd like...
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    Seals Upside Down? 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. I need to press new bearings and seals into the stern bracket. I've already removed the old ones and I forget which direction the seals were facing. I'm looking at my parts motor now and the seals seem to be "upside down". What I mean by that is that it looks like...
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    Lower Unit Leak Test 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. I've got the LU back together and I want to leak test it before putting back onto the motor. I've searched the forums and read some conflicting numbers. I just want a definite vacuum gauge reading for my particular motor. I also read about back to back seals in the water...
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    Exposed Shift Wires 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. The insulation on my shift wires is mucked up a bit above the lower unit. I believe that replacing is very $$$ due to limited availability and I don't want to have to open up the gearcase again if possible. What are some ideas to repair this? Can I just repair that area...
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    Well There's Yer Problem...

    ...you got a cat livin' in there. This is what I found when I opened up my parts motor. Disclaimer: No cats were harmed in the making of this picture!
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    Reassembly On Boat 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. So I will soon be done with my rebuild. 3+ years and counting. Just in time for ice in Pennsylvania :-( Anyway, my uncle and I carried the motor down to the basement a few years back. He weighs about 100 pounds soaking wet and we had a hell of a time with it. The two of...
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    Gearcase Gasket Sealer 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. I know that I read a posting by Joe Reeves that described where to apply gasket sealer, but I can't find it now when I search. Manual calls for sealer on the upper driveshaft bearing carrier gasket. Should it go on both sides of the gasket? Also, should I apply sealer to...
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