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    Identifying late 80's Evinrude model #

    I am looking at a late 80's Evinrude 70hp but it is missing the serial and model number plate. It there any other way to find the model number? I have looked everywhere and can't find one. The motor is blueish gray with a gold VRO label. I am really looking for the year. It looks like it...
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    1991 60hp 3 cyl-- anything I should look for when buying?

    I am considering purchasing a 1991 60hp Merc. The motor has been on a pontoon all of its life and seems to be in very good shape. The oil injection is still intact. The rig sat in fresh water during the summer months so the pain on the foot is not in very god shape (I don't care about...
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    Johnson 60-- worn out or not?

    I need help guys--<br /><br />I have found an early 90's Johnson 60hp, (3 cyl, PT&T)<br />I am planning on checking it out Sunday and need help as to what exactly could be signs of a problem.<br /><br />History-- the motor was bought new by the seller and and ran alot (3-4 days a week) since...
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    35hp Johnson Stalling when warm

    I have a 1982 35 Johnson that seems to stall at idle when warm. It cranks when cold just fine and will idle good until it warms up. When it gets warm, it tries to stall. I usually pull up the warm lever and it picks back up. After it runs for a while and I shut it down it sometimes is hard...
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    Stuck cowling on 35 Johnson

    I have an '82 35 Johnson with a stuck cowling lever. I was finally able to get it to open to remove the cowling, now the lever will not move at all. I can't lock the cowling down now. I have tried removing the retaining bolt-- didn't help. I have soaked it in wd-40-- didn't help.<br /><br...
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    Half-tilt bar??

    Does anyone know an online source for a half-tilt bar for my 1982 Johnson 35? I seem to remember seeing one that flips up to hold the motor ina half- tilt mode. Am I crazy or does it exist?
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    Johnson 50hp-- been sitting up

    I have found an old 2 cyl 50hp Johnson that I plan on looking at more closely in the next couple of days. I am not sure of the year yet, it has a green trunk and foot with a white cowling.<br /><br />My question is-- do I need to look for anything specific before trying to crank it? It has not...
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    Long or Short Foot?

    I have a 1981 20hp Mercury. I had it on a 16 in transom boat. I had to raise the motor 2 inches to get the cavitation plate almost even with the bottom of the boat, it was still a little low. I now have a 20 in transom boat. When I put the motor down on the transom it is 2 inches short. I...
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    Hot 20hp Mercury- how bad

    I recently replaced the impellar on my 1980 model 20hp Mercury. Everything has been fine until this morning when I looked back while running and noticed no water pumping. I immediately cut it off and it had gotten pretty hot. There was steam coming from the exhaust. I finally got back to the...
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    Merc Impeller ??

    For the Mercury experts out there--<br />Will an impeller from a MK 20 fit a 1979 Model 20 hp?? <br /><br />Thanks for any comments.
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    Need a powerpack

    I need a powerpack for a 1979 Mercury 20HP. Anyone have a good source, my local Merc dealer wants $216!! Seems too much to me. Any help is appreciated. :)
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    Help! What year is my Mercury

    I have a 20hp Mercury (SN 5510190) What year is it? I think I need a new power pack. It is taking me 15+ pulls to get it started, but after it is warm, it cranks on the first pull. Any comments?
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