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    1987 Mercury mariner 40hp remote buzzer

    Purchased this 87 mariner 40hp without the remote. Rope start works great, runs great. I was able to find a Yamaha 703 control box, hooked right up, started right up, but control buzzer sounded and stayed in. I know it's not overheated since it sounded right away. Been trying to find the temp...
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    1987 mariner 40hp 6e9 buzzer continuously on

    Buzzer sounds continuously when ket is turned to start position. This is on a cold engine, stays on while running. Tried to track down the overheat sensor ant it's nowhere. Looked on the head, tried tracing wires, but nothing. Anyone know if this engine originally had one ? The engine...
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    Stringer and deck questions

    Figured I'd start a new post, not piggyback off of the other concerning the stringers, deck Okay, here's a plan I'm trying to come up with after lots of iboat searchs. 1. Exterior plywood 3/4", 2 sandwiched, coated with epoxy 2. Peanut butter in and build up. 3. 1700 for stringer, 2 layers...
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    Old Caravelle built in livewell/center console

    Have an old 15ft Caravelle, who knows what model, believe it's a 71. Would like to see if it's possible to remove the whole thing and just put a small console in. Looks to be a 2 part. Outer cover and lower livewell part with tge drain going to the bottom hull. Drain is about 1inch...
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    Trying to decipher mariner 40hp model and serial number to find year

    40ELT0 6E9 L 501642. Couldn't find the year searching. So far I think I know 40hp 6E9-Yamaha made mariner L-long shaft T- maybe trim model, don't know O- oil Couldn't find anything on the serial. Any help is appreciated.
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    1987 mariner 40hp control box

    I'm going to be looking a a 87 mariner 40hp after Christmas, but it's missing the controls. Could anyone lead me in the right direction of what controls will work? Availability will reflect the offer if it runs fine and compression check out. Thanks
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    Johnson 65hp Carb low speed needle bearing

    Hi everybody. Need some help with this one. Rebuilding the carbs on my 72 johnson 65 hp. I have it torn down and have the orig manual for it. For the life of me I can't see if the bearings are up in the slow idle bearing hole. used magnifying glass and light, tried using a sharp brass pick to...
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    72 Johnson 65 hp-sensor coil check question

    I've had the 1972 Johnson 65 for about 4 years. was running fine until few weeks ago. runs on ears, but when you put it in the water, it dies. Carbs rebuilt at the beginning of seaon. checked on muffs: good spark to all 3 plugs compression, #1-134, #2 135, #3 135 Rectifier tested good Charge...
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    72 Johnson 65 hp helm broke. need replacement?

    Looking to see if anyone know the type of helm needed for a 72 Johnson 65 hp. has one cable to the outboard. the threaded stub on it broke and it's not working. I've seen some teleflex but not sure if compatible with the cable or would I need a whole new setup. thanks
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    1997 suzuki 65 outboard-going to look at one, possible purchase.

    Goingvto look at a 97 suzuki 65. Any tips to look for. Anything good or bad about this model? Guy's asking $2500, low hours
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    72 Johnson 65hp throttle inner cable too short

    I have a 72 65hp johnson that it seems like the inner throttle cable is to short. I adjusted the trunnion all the way out and it's still about 1/2 inch too short. I've checked the control box for sticking/rubbing and it's still good. I attached a pic for detail. the cable has 2 bends bigger...
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