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    MERCURY 4 CYL. 150 HP?

    Does anyone know if Mercury ever made a 4 cyl 150 or 140 hp outboard and if so what years they were sold? <br /><br />thanks
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    Compression on 135 hp Evinrude

    Hello my friends,<br />Does anyone know what the compression should be on a new 1974 135 hp Evinrude? And what would be considered good compression now on the same used engine now?<br />Thank you.
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    strange noise in outdrive

    Hello my friends, I installed outdrive and upon moving throttle back into neutral I found it was hanging up and would not come out of foward. I removed drive again and played with shift shaft and reinstalled. This time every thing worked. Throttle came out of drive went into neutral and into...
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    Checking compression on 115 Johnson

    I have a compression tester. Does anyone know where the coil wire is to disconnect so the motor won't start when I crank it?<br />thanks.
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    1985 Merc 90 hp problem

    I was told my outboard had a "bad reed valve" by the guy who sold me the boat. He said it was no big deal to fix. Now I hear it is a major repair. Does anyone know what is involed to repair it?<br />thanks.
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    Just bought a Skeeter

    How can I tell what year and model my Skeeter is? the serial # is STEN1 66m77h<br />and does anyone know if Fiberstream used to own or make Skeeter?<br />thanks
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    Is someone available out there I can hire to install an outdrive near Chicago a

    Thanks.
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    Alpha 1 outdrive won't shift after re-install Chicago area

    Can anyone please help. I positioned throttle in full forward position, removed outdrive, checked alienment, greased U joints, and then split lower half to replace impeller. put everything back together and re installed, now the throttle won't come back into neutral. Any help or advice Please?
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    Varnish on Teak?

    I put a few coats of varnish on my teak. The last coat I put on was really thick. Now it seems the outer skin of the varnish is dry but the under varnish is not. Is there anyway to harden it? Or do I have to strip the whole thing off and start over?<br />Thanks.
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    1987 Mercruiser trim limit switch question

    there are 2 adjustment caps on my Alpha 1 outdrive. I was wondering which side do I turn to adjust the trim angle ( the outdrive appears to be tilted very inward and down to the street) and which side adjusts the gauge on the dash? The boat is on the trailer now so if standing behind and...
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    What is the year and spark plug gap of my 15 hp Johnson

    Johnson 15 hp.<br />Model # J15RCSD<br />Thanks.
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    help converting a 1981 25 hp Evinrude long to short shaft

    Hello,<br />Can anyone assist me in converting a 1981 25 hp evinrude, long shaft to short shaft? And where can I get the nessesary parts to do so? Thanks,<br />Jefrsonco@aol.com
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    18 HP Evinrude won't idle down

    Hello, I have a 1968 Evinrude Fastwin outboard that starts on the first pull, and runs great at mid and full throttle. I changed the plugs but it still won't idle down to where it should without sputtering fast and slow or dieing out. The white knob on the front of the engine for the rich and...
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    What year is my 25 HP Evinrude?

    The serial # is E0002098<br />The model # is E25RLCIN<br />Thanks.<br />my email is Jefrsonco@aol.com
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    What year is my 25 HP Evinrude?

    The serial # is E0002098<br />The model # is E25RLCIN<br />Thanks.<br />my email is Jefrsonco@aol.com
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    25 HP Evinrude long shaft conversion to short shaft

    How is this done? can I take out the lower unit housing spacer and just buy a shorter upright drive shaft gear? If so, where can I find such a gear? And is that all I need. I can also be emailed at Jefrsonco@aol.com <br />Thank you.
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    checking the coils on 9.5 Evinrude

    Hello, I read an earlier post where someone said you can check for a bad coil by switching the wires on the coils and not physically removing the coils and switching. Is this true? I'm not sure what he was talking about. It was suggested on a problem similar to mine. No spark on the lower...
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