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Greetings. Can anyone tell me how the solonoid on the top of the carb is supposed to work for a primer ??? there is a brass piece that the plunger touches but i am not sure of how this works the primer to start the motor? 9.9 mercury with electric start about 1990 dont have exact year...
9.9 Mercury long shaft, Had electric start on at one time then was removed and unsure of what was done. Serial # B316721 I am having some dilema with the choke/primer and the wiring hook up. I am well versed with evinrudes but not with these mercs. any wiring diagrams out there? Also how...
Hello all, from time to time i do part out motors I get in during the year. I would like to offer what i have incase anyone here needs something. I am parting out a Johnson TN28 (early 50's0 Have most parts for this and a 1956 Johnson 30 HP short shaft (tiller Version) . If you are interested...
Hello all, from time to time i do part out motors I get in during the year. I would like to offer what i have incase anyone here needs something. I am parting out a Johnson TN28 (early 50's0 Have most parts for this and a 1956 Johnson 30 HP short shaft (tiller Version) . If you are interested...
Hello, it has been a while since I was here but I come to trust this board. I am working on a merc 9.8 66-69 model.. I replaced the impeller because it was destroyed from age. The telltale in the middle of the housing below the motor does not pump water from it, just a faint mist, when I...
Thank you in advance, I have been working on outboards for about 13 yrs now. Today i got a 1955 15 hp evinrude aquasonic. in really nice shape. When I was looking up parts on the microfiche The top seal in the top of the lower housing (gearcase) has a p/n of 41-62 Can anyone cross that or know...
My friend has an older Johsnon 5 1/2 Hp which he cant seem to locate the model number but the number on the "freeze plug" is: J2368856 Any help on the year would be greatful.. Thank you in advance.
I got a 19?? Mercury 4 hse serial # 3939399 A freind gave it to me to keep (lucky me). The problem is the "cam follower" Broke off some how this is the piece located under the magneto which synchronizes the spark and fuel. This piece is one part cast and I might be able to BRaze it but i would...
I was reading on here a while back about using a 3 way light switch to "shift" the old electric shift motors.. can someone refer me to the post I have searched and couldnt find it. I want to see if this is possible on a motor for a neighbor, I havent got into it yet but the wiring is there...
I am working on a customers outboard I need a whole lower unit with the long shaft drive shaft. Any ideas anyone? some sources which might have it would be helpful No one in my area has one. Any help from the professionals. this unit is cracked on the skeg and the upper bearing housing is...
Hi All I recently acquired an OLD firestone here are the specs.. s/n? 487-404103 Code: 133-8-487, Stock 10-A-2 3.6 Horsepower.. This is a 1 lung unit really old i dont know anything about it.. Any help would be greatful.. Thank you again in advance.<br />Allan
A freind of mine needs a 1957 10 hp used block what places do you recommend he looks? I know there are a few places all of you recommned.. give me a hand when you got a chance..<br />Allan
Hello, I am just letting everyone know I have acquired a large number of OEM and aftermarket parts for Johnson & Evinrude Outboards. I Have alot of coils, impellers tune up kits etc.. ALL HIGH QUALity. If you need something please drop me a line, I have some hard to find parts, let me know...
A few quick questions, I am not familiar with merc's.. I am workin on a old 4 hp mercury with the thunderbolt igntion.. When I twist the handle to where the stop position would be it just low speed idles, the only way to shut the motor down is to choke it. Does anyone know any secrets...
Does anyone know where I can get bulk shear pins from an aftermarket source? I have a ton of motors and Looking to stock up on shear pins if anyone can help all reply's welcome.. thanks again
