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    '87 johnson 70 hp low comp on 1 cyl

    Looking at possibly buying this motor , owner says low comp on 1 cyl. Not sure how low or how big of a difference. Has tilt/trim and he's asking $325. Before I go look at it , R these decent motors, is it worth or walk away
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    Shift issues on 89 merc 40 hp 4 cyl

    Took boat out ( new to me) had no reverse, fwd / N were fine when shifting from remote. I verified that cable wasn't moving far enough to shift into Reverse, I adjusted it so fwd ratcheted, N spun freely and reverse locked up both ways. Took it back out seemed to work good for a few mins, then...
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    '89 mercury 40, 4 cyl rebuild

    Thinking about picking up this motor as project. Owner say oil pump went out and took it to mechanic who disassembled it and said a piston was gone. They didn't want to have it fixed, everything is there just in boxes. What do you think it will cost to get this motor up and running, - parts ...
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    Filing down .030 piston rings to stock size?

    Hello all, Can this be done with relative ease with a file or not worth the effort and just get the new set of std. rings ? A new stock set of rings is $45-50 where .030 oversize is $15, I`m a tight budget right now( divorce) and was just thinking of saving some $$$. Its for a `75 evinrude 25...
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    Rod end caps id

    I`m rebuilding a `75 evinrude 25 hp this winter, I disassembled the motor this past summer , honed cyl`s and had everything marked and ready to be put back together when parts and time allowed. Well, the paint I had on the rod end caps has dissappered( I`m thinking from the oil I have...
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    `89 40 hp , 4cyl exh cover gasket replacement

    I have water leaking from the bottom of the exh cover on this motor, I tried to tighten up the bolts but it didn`t help, does the powerhead have to be removed to get all the bolts out or is there enough clearance? I also have a small leak on bottom of cylinder block cover, no visable tears were...
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    `89 Mercury 40hp 4 cyl powerhead removal.

    I had exhaust and water coming from under the powerhead so i removed the powerhead. Besides the Ph gasket anything else i should look for or do while its off? I also have the Lower unit removed for a new water pump assembly as i had no water stream coming from the hose, i had a blockage in the...
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    2 batterys- 1 dual marine and 1 deep cell, What is the common accessorys for each?

    I have a new boat project going and i`m going to put 1 deep cycle up for the trolling motor and the back is a starting /deep cell for the starting. The boat is also equipped with : bilge pump livewell pump nav lights radio So my question is, which acc to which battery? Lights and radio to...
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    Is this flywheel o.k to use?

    This is from an`89 Mercury, 40hp- 4 cyl project boat i picked up a while back. Previous owner replaced the the stator and this is how he got the flywheel off, They didn`t remove flywheel nut . Can this flywheel be safely bolted back on ( i did start it for a sec to test a replaced switchbox)...
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    switchbox copatibility

    My switchbox # 332-5772a1 is bad . Will any of the 332-5772 series of switchbox part #`s work as long as its from a 4 cyl motor which is what i have? Local person is parting a 4 cyl motor and has one but says # is 332-5772 and nothing else, no a1-a2-a5 suffix. Are they all the same?
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    Tilt/trim motor removal

    `89 merc 40hp, 4cyl, single ram style. Bad motor as jumping the 2 wires directly i get nothing. Motor is in down position and the release slotted screw cap broke in two( its plastic). Now i can`t lift motor up to get to anything, any ideas as how to get to it as motor is currently bolted to...
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    `89 mercury 40hp 4cyl - no spark on center cyl`s.

    Hi all, I`m new to mercury motors as well as electronic type motors. I`m more of a points/condensor type guy. Heres my question -top and bottom cyls have good spark, middle cyl`s are dead. Are the center cyl`s on the same type of cuircut that would cause both to be out? And what would you u...
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    1976 evinrude 35hp

    Re: 1976 evinrude 35hp Some guys will tap into the t-stat cover, my `75 is tapped into the exh cover.I think on the `77 up they have it tapped in the top left of the block between the head and exh cover. Go to Evinrude .com and look at the parts breakdown it should show the tell-tale.. the...
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    Lean miss Q on `67 johnson 9.5

    Just picked up this `67 johnson 9.5 in fantastic condition for next to nothing. No spark on one cyl, - fixed that easily, dirty carb,- went through it got it clean including idle circuits, feels like it has good comp as compared to my `68 9.5 i had( gauge is on loan haven`t got it back yet)...
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    What kind of switch do i need?

    Looking for some help, I want to put a storage area in my boat that when i open the lid an interior light comes on, like a glove box in your car. What is that type of switch called, open-closed button switch? Thanks
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    Are 2 strokes an future investment?

    With the advent of everything going green and 2 stroke motors are being steadily replaced with 4 strokes, do you think a 2 stoke in 25-50 years will be sought after as say a classic muscle car ? I know millions were produced but as time goes by every year there will be less as well as the...
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    I saw a "Brand New" Evinrude 9.5 today

    I went to an AOMCI meet today and a guy had a Brand New 1972 evinrude 9.5 there today. Absolutely beautiful. He got it from the original owner that purchased it new in `72 and never got around to using it. He had the motor, stand, 2 new tanks( never had fuel in them) and the factory cover that...
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    Spun hub

    I think i know my answer but I`ll ask. Took my boat out today and motor started to rev without going any faster, mainly past 1/3 throttle. It stayed in gear so i know the clutch dog is ok but my question is can a spun hub be intermidant? It would spin one time then we would shut it down for...
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    upper crank seal

    I just picked up a 1975 evinrude 25 hp. I noticed that it has a little bit of oil under the mag plate and just a bit on top of the plate, this would indicate the crank seal is starting to leak right? Does anyone know if the case has to be split to replace the seal or i thought i read on here...
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    omc v.s Michigan wheel

    I just picked up 2 used props for my `69 johnson 20hp. I got an omc stock 9-10 and the other was a michigan 9-10". Will there be any difference between the two? Is the michigan a better prop, They look very close too each other. Whats everyones opinion on the two, Thanks
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