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    Sears Gamefisher motor

    My father in law passed away and left me a 3.0 H.P. Sears Gamefisher motor in his shed. Looks to be in great condition. Model # 298-586190, air cooled. Before I get into it trying to start it, I was wondering what the oil mixture is (oil/gas ratio) ? I also see that the air cleaner assembly...
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    Looking for a part

    Hey all, I don't know if this is the place to post this or not, but I did not see any place else where it would be more appropriate to ask. I have a 1965 Speedi Four 75 H.P. Evinrude, model # 75553. It has a two barrel carburator on it. I am in need of one carburetor screen for it, and I...
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    Disconnected shift rod

    I Have a 1965 Speedi-Four Evinrude motor, model # 75553, 75 H.P. It is stuck in reverse gear. I tore the gear box apart "somewhat". I got the prop off, took the gear case head assembly off, removed the snap ring and the retaining head plate & thrust washer off. I got far enough into it to...
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    3.9 Mercury

    I just picked up a 1964 Merc, 3.9 H.P. I do not know the model number, but I may be able to find it somewhere on the motor. It appears to be in great condition, and the previous owner ran it for me on his little boat on his lake. It starts up and runs fine. Has a gear shifter, neutral...
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    Thinking about a 1964 Merc

    I am thinking about purchasing a 1964 Mercury 3.9 H.P. outboard locally on Craigslist. The guy says it has very low hrs. and it has a new water impeller in it. Long shaft motor. Don't know the model number, but wanted an opinion or two comparing this motor to an electric 50 pound thrust motor...
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    Speedometer question

    I have a speedometer on my boat that has some type of nylon pick up unit at the bottom of the transom. From this nylon fixture, it looks like it is just a hallow tube going thru the upper part of the stern and to the speedometer in the dash board. The speed ometer quit working for me the...
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    Installing A Doel fin

    Hi guys, I have read a lot concerning the use of Doel fins or other types of hydrofoil stabilizers, however, I have never seen my question addressed and I would really like the answer before I try to install the fins on my Evninrude 75 H.P. motor. I have the Speedi four motor, 1965 model...
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    Carburetor part number

    Hi, I have my motor running pretty well now that I have the overheating problem solved with the help I received on this site, thanks to all. I am now looking for a part number for a complete new OR rebuilt carburetor for my motor. I have a parts catalogue with part numbers listed, but there is...
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    Head gasket installation

    I have a question about installing my new head gaskets on my motor. It is a 1965 Evinrude, 75 horse power Speedi Four. I just boughr the new gaskets and they have a metal ring on them that is the size of the pistons (more or less). The ring on one side of the gasket is flush with the gasket...
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    What size motor will my boat carry?

    I have a 16 ft., 1965 Geneva fiberglass boat that is solid as solid can be. I currently have a 1965 Eivinrude motor 75 HP on it. This motor weighs 232 pounds. I am considering buying a newer 75 horse Mercury motor for it, and that motor weighs in at 305 pounds. there is no plate on the boat...
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    Evinrude overheating at 3/4 throttle or more

    Hi again guys, Same motor, different problem! I need some help again please. I made some headway, thought I had things figured out, but no way. Again, my motor is a 1965 Evinrude Speedi Four. Four cylinder, model # 75553. History: When I first bought it a few months ago, I had a problem...
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    Motor uses way too much fuel

    Hi guys, I have a 75 H.P Evinrude, 1965 model # 75553 Speedi-four motor. I just picked this motor up with a boat and trailer. I had problems with it overheating when I first bought it. I have had that repaired and it is ok now. The motor starts and runs fine, however, it seems like it...
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    Excessive gas usage and boat would not plane

    I think I know the answer to this question, but: I took my boat out for the first time the other day and I found that I had a lot of water (18 gallons) trapped beneath the floor. Got that problem resolved, however, when I had it out on the lake, the boat would not plane. I suspect that it...
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    Rain water trapped between floor and boat hull

    I just bought this boat and took it out today for the first time. I had it in a repair shop for the past 5 weeks for motor repairs. . This boat was always garage kept until I bought it and took it for repairs. The shop left it outside for four weeks in very heavy rain. Long story short...
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    Water trapped betwwen floor and boat hull

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    Small motor capabilities

    I am thinking about buying a used 3.5 Mercury outboard motor to use as a trolling motor on my boat. I currently have a 50 pound thrust electric motor and it pushes my boat good for trolling on speed 2 to 3 out of 5 speeds available. The Mercury is a 1979 model with 25 hrs. use on it. Runs and...
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    motor flushing

    I have a 1965 Evinrude 75 H.P. It has the bottom water suction that is under & behind the prop, and a small side pick up as well that has something to do with water suction when the motor is in reverse per my manual. My question is: My neighbor has a special fixture that he bought many yrs...
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    Evinrude running hot to the touch

    Hi guys, I just picked up an Evinrude motor, 1965 model #75553, 75 H.P. Took the boat out to the dock today. Did not take it off of the trailer and started her up. Started great and ran wonderful, but I had the cover off and felt the top of the upper pistons housings and they felt really...
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    Heavy duty or standard motor?

    Hi guys, I recently bought a really nice 1965 outboard, Evinrude 75 Horse Power Speedi-four. Model number is 75553. I need a new prop nut (the plastic nose cone at the end of the prop that the cotter pin goes thru to hold the shearpin in place). Without this prop nut, I would lose the...
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    Evinrude speedifour 75 H.P.

    Hi again guys, I've been on here a lot lately due to me looking at some boats and motors to buy. Well, I bought one today. Question: This motor is an Evinrude 1965, 75 H.P. I do not know the model number, but I can get it if needed. I tried testing the gears by hand spinning the prop...
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