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    Tachometer Wire on Mercury Control

    Does anyone know the part number for the tachometer wire that plugs into the base of the Mercury Control?
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    Rewinding Steering Cable

    Can someone tell me the proper way to rewind the steering cable.<br /><br />I replaced my engine and attempted to rewind it but I find that when I turn the wheel all the way to one end or the other the cable slides along the drum. How do I avoid this?
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    Rewinding Steering Cable

    Can someone tell me the proper way to rewind the steering cable.<br /><br />I replaced my engine and attempted to rewind it but I find that when I turn the wheel all the way to one end or the other the cable slides along the drum. How do I avoid this?
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    Linkage Pin?

    Can anyone tell me what the part is called that joins the end of linkage cables to the motor bracket?
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    Ignition Wiring

    Hello,<br /><br />I have recently swithced from a Chrysler 55HP to a Mercury 450 (1962 45HP). My Chrysler had dash mounted ignition switch, but my mercury has the ignition switch at the control unit. Can I remove the ignition from the control and mount it in the dash? or can I use the...
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    Year of Evinrude Motor

    50HP<br />Model: 50473
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    Chrsyler 55 HP Parts?

    I am parting out this engine let me know if you need any parts.<br /><br />kelsey.sarah@shaw.ca
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    Propeller Clicking - 1962 Merc 450 (45HP)

    When spinning the propeller by hand should there be clicking?
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    Value of Mercury 45 HP (circa 1962)

    I am considering purchasing this engine. The compression was 120 on all cylinders and it started up with no problem after sitting for about a year. It seems to be well taken care of.<br />It is a 2 stroke, 4cylinder engine.<br /><br />The owner is asking about $700.00 CDN. Is that to much...
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    Year 45Hp Mercury Engine?

    Can anyone tell me what year this engine is?<br /><br />The serial number is: 1531493<br />I couldn't find a model number but there was a number on the engine block and it was: 27935<br /><br />The engine is a 2 stroke, 4 cyl with duel carbs and has an electric start.<br /><br />Thanks.
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    1969 55HP Evinrude

    I am considering buying this engine off of eBay. Can anyone tell me if this is a good way to buy an engine and also if the price is right? Are engine parts readily obtained?<br /><br />Here is the URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2424449664&category=26454...
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    Questions for getting engine started

    Bought a boat that need a new starter motor. Got that replaced and hooked up. When I turn the key the starter engages and turns the fly wheel turns a couple of cranks and then it stops (it seems like the battery isn't powerful enough). I just bought a new batter which is a starter/deep cell...
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    Boat - Maximum Horsepower?

    I have an Anchor Industries (Winnipeg, Canada) boat with an imprint of 4478 on the metal by the motor.<br /><br />There is nothing that shows the maximum horsepower. Can anyone tell me what it would be?<br /><br />The boat is a 14' front steering, fibreglass boat, 4 seats.
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    Cranking Amps required for 55HP engine?

    What size battery would I need to start a Chrysler 55 HP engine?
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    Does the number of teeth on the starter gear matter?

    I am looking for a replacement starter motor and have come across some that have gears with 8 teeth, 9 teeth and 11 teeth. Does the number of teeth on the gear make a difference?<br /><br />How do I find a compatible starter motor? My engine is a 55HP Chrysler Model 5552 Serial: 2194<br /><br...
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    How many teeth on Starter Motor?

    How many teeth should there be on the Starter motor for a Chrysler 55 HP (Model 5552, Serial # 2194)?
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    Prestolite Starter Motor Compatibility

    I want to replace my original starter motor but I am not sure if the replacement is compatible.<br /><br />My Engine is a Chrysler 55 HP Model: 5542 Serial: 2194<br /><br />The original starter is a Prestolite (not working) <br />PartNumber: 474955-2 <br />Type: MKW-4004 <br />9 Teeth<br /><br...
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    Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

    I would like to know what the compression should be for a Chrysler 55HP model 5552. (Can anyone tell me what year this engine is?)<br /><br />I am in the process of checking out my engine to see if it is worth fixing (I need a starter motor).<br /><br />I checked the compression using a rope to...
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    70's Chrysler 55 HP - Worth Fixing?

    Hi I just purchased an older boat that has a 70's Chrysler 55 HP outboard engine. The starter motor needs to be rebuilt. I took it into a boat shop and the mechanic said that these motors were never good to begin with and that parts are hard to find. He also said that once the starter is...
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