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    locating a starter rebuild kit

    Hello,<br /><br />Does anyone know a good online source to buy a starter rebuild kit. I searched the old postings and couldn't find any active suggestions.<br />Thanks,<br />Mark
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    installing wiring harness

    Quick question. I pulled the wiring harness out of the hole on my '78 40 hp and can't get the bottom of it to fit back in the slot. Do I need to remove all of the wires and feed it all in from the out side in. Or can I push it in from the inside out. If I push it from inside out how do I get...
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    cylinder head leaking water

    I have a "78 40 hp that I just bought used. Running it now I see water coming from below the top spark plug. There is a fine hairline crack at that point. Is this crack weldable or do I need a new head? <br />Thanks,<br />Mark
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    Locating a new wiring harness

    Where can I purchase a replacement wiring harness for my '78 40 hp?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mark
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    proper battery selection

    I have a 40 hp motor and wanted to know what battery to use. I bought a deep cycle but it seems to run out if I crank the engine too long. Should I get a normal auto battery?<br />Mark
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    proper battery selection

    I have a 40 hp motor and wanted to know what battery to use. I bought a deep cycle but it seems to run out if I crank the engine too long. Should I get a normal auto battery?<br />Mark
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    tattle tail stream

    I have '78 40 hp mercury engine. I just ran it at idle at my house with the flush? hose attachment running. While it was running at idle there was no tattle tail stream. Is this ok since it was not submerged in the water or is my water pump in bad shape. I cant put it in the water yet due to the...
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    engine ID

    I was looking for info on an engine I do not know the manufacturer.<br /><br />It is a 2 stroke 2 cylinder 40 hp. Model GM 4065<br />the ignition was made by R.E. Phelon Co.<br /><br />Thanks
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    engine info needed

    I just bought an outboard motor and can't find any information about the manufacturer.<br /><br />It is a 40 hp outboard, 2 stroke, 2 cylinder. Model number GM 4065, the ignition was made by R.E. Pheolon co.<br /><br />Any info would be great.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mark
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