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    1974 Merc 9.8 hp

    It drops power last 10%
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    1974 Merc 9.8 hp

    I installed a complete new pump, housing and plastic pipe. Motor pumps water with no issues
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    1974 Merc 9.8 hp

    Tank is clean, I run my 3.9hp off the same tank with zero issues.
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    1974 Merc 9.8 hp

    Question for the Merc experts. Got this outboard out of a basement at a yard sale. Outboard probably had less than 10 original hrs on it. I rewired everything, new coils, points, condenser, rebuilt fuel pump, and Carburator. This outboard is absolutely the best most reliable thing I have ever...
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    1987 130 v4

    Just picked up a boat with this Yammy on it, seems to run good. My question, lower unit has been welded and I want to install a better lower unit in it. I have worked on plenty of mercs and Johnson/Evinrudes, my question is when pulling lower unit does it have to be in gear or neutral? Also any...
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    1997 waverunner 760

    I bought one with a cracked cylinder jug. My question in a 2000 yamaha xl700 cylinder jug the same? I can put new bigger sleeves in it. There is one for sale locally.
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    1994 Polaris slt 750

    Is this ski any good. I have a chance to get one cheap with a blown motor. I see reman engines are not too expensive. I can also rebuild the engine if its not to torn up inside. Just would like some opinions. Thank you
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    Motor ID

    I was told its a 2.5 hp merc. The motor has beed painted so only thing I have is the model and serial numbers. Model 4RL79D Serial E5035428. Thank you for all your help
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    9.9 outboard recomendations

    Hello I need to purchase a 9.9 or 9.5 hp my question is what do you recomend? In the past I have had many problems with johnson and evinrude products. I will say they were older models and understand this but it seems that everyone I have had was the same issues over and over. I have a 3.5hp...
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    1977 or 78 sears gamefisher 9.9 Any good?

    There is one for sale locally and would like the know the pros and cons of this outboard. Currently I have a 1957 Johnson 10 hp this I hate. I have had really bad luck with Johnson and evinrudes in the past and wondering if this would be a decent replacement. Thank you.
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    Elgln ID

    I have an old elgin 5.5 hp. model number 9532 1710 serial 571 59532. what year is this and where can i get points and an impeller. I would really like to get this motor running again. It is damn near mint it was given to me for free. Thank you for all your help
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    470 starter

    I have a 1982 470 that i need a starter. I bought one that i thought was suppose to be smaller. This one i have almost weights as much as the old one. I know there is a high torque smaller stater available. I did a search on the forum but no luck. I have seen this posted before. Any help would...
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    470 rod location

    Which way do the numbers go? towards the cam r oppisite the cam. thank you
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    470 mercruiser

    Whats the factory compression ratio on this engine? mine is a 1982. Thank you
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    Swap Question?

    I just bought a very nice boat with a POS blown up 470 mercruiser. My question is how hard would it be to swap in a merc 140. I have a complete boat with the 140 so i have all the parts to do it. Or would it be easier to just fix the 470 and do the charging system upgrade.
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    Stern Drive to Alpha 1

    How hard is it to convert my stern drive to an Alpha 1. I have a 1976 Stern drive that needs replaced. I can get an alpha one cheaper than a stern drive. I have a 140 Hp Is it possible?
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    elgin 5 1/2 hp 1950's?

    I don't have the model number right now. Are these motors any good? It was just given to me for free with the gas tank. The motor has sat for 40 years. Thats what i was told don't know how true. The motor does turn over freely. Thank you
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    what year is this evinrude

    7516-20084 is the number. My boss gave me this small outboard. It hasn't run in 20years. Also what size is it. Thank you
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    1966 Johnson 60 HP help

    I swapped lower units out on my 66 60hp. I used a 59 lower unit on my 60 everything looks the same and bolts up. The lower unit works great the water pump pumps all kind of water and the lower unit goes in to gear great. Heres my problem. I am getting exhaust fumes into the engine cover and the...
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    Lower unit

    I have a 66 johnson 60 hp my question is will a 59 johnson 50 hp lower unit interchange.
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