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    Mercury 650

    my bad. i did not read on. just helping on year of motor.
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    Mercury 650

    that is a 1974. mine is s/n 4044941 cannot help with the condensor. i triy to avoid the distributor.
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    replace or fabricate internal fuel lines 74 mercury 650?

    thanks. so you just filed the ferrule off and clamped new hose to the original end fittings? that would work for me. good to know there is no unusual pressure to worry about.
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    replace or fabricate internal fuel lines 74 mercury 650?

    hi folks. does anyone know any cheap options for replacing the internal fuel lines on a merc 65 3 cylinder? maybe the source / specs for the ferrule and end fittings so i can make my own? i have acquired a neglected 1974 merc 650. i got it running on muffs and every single fuel line inside...
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    can etec 200 v6 use omc era lower unit?

    can you put a 1994 ocean runner 200 xl lower unit on a 2005 etec 200 xl mid and powerhead?
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    morse steering unit compatibility question

    i have an old but solid and functional morse command 200 rack steering system for a 14' boat. anyone know if i can use the teleflex 10 degree wedge tilt kit fir their rack system with the morse to shift the angle of the wheel? looking at photos on the internet the morse system looks awfully...
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    74 evinrude 50 lark no bite in reverse question

    hi, this is a new to me 1974 50 horse evinrude lark with manual trim. looking for advice on whether the anemic prop bite in reverse is normal or i need to adjust something or replace the prop? i do not have much experience with pre-1980 outboards but i've run lots of other circa 50 horse...
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    1984 johnson 70hp using newer water pump kit?

    hey folks, i have a parts anomaly question where i think the sierra info on this site may be wrong. i have a 1984 long leg 3 cylinder 70hp johnson. brp/evinrude lists the water pump kit for this as p/n 438602 for this motor brp/evinrude lists a different kit, 432955 for 1986+ years here's...
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    v4 looper cowl compatibility

    i have a 1985 v4 looper and i am looking to update the cowl cosmetically. i am considering buying a clean looking replacement cowl from a 1993 that would require a drive to check out. the seller does not have the lower cowl parts. do i need the lower cowl parts as well or will the 85 lower...
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    1994 evinrude 200 -- missing grommet/hose confusion

    model is 200 txerk i am rebuilding the carbs and noticed there is a large open hole in the bottom of the silencer backing plate below carb #5. it is visible in bottom right corner of this photo. my parts manual says there is a "grommet, hose" p/n 329518 that goes here (diagram is for 1994...
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    1994 evirnude 200 -- how to flush sand out of the coolant passages?

    i am hoping this is unrelated to my power issues in the other thread. what is the best way to flush sand out of the cooling passages of a 1994 evinrude 200? i bought boat/motor long distance. it arrived with the cowl pee hole blocked with sand and about two inches of sand behind that. i...
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    1994 evinrude 200 ocean pro power issue

    looking for where to go next. i think i have a carb problem and need to rebuild starting with #5. last november i bought a boat long distance from a guy who never took it over 4000 rpm. it was winterized and fuel was stabilized in november but it has sat since then due to life getting in the...
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    switching lower unit guts from V6 xl lower unit to long leg

    how much work would this take and what parts would i need to replace while i am in there? i am fairly handy with a full set of normal tools but have never tried messing with a lower unit. long story short, i have a 1985 johnson 120 with a v6 long leg on one boat that is unpowered, and a chance...
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    school me on early johnson/evinrude v6 loopers

    can someone summarize the history pros/cons of the early v6 looper models? i have figured out the xp is a crossflow, and that after about 1992 the looper v6 changes into the intruder/first strike model with a different cowl. but what about the 86-90 looper v6s? they seem to sell at a...
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    need advice on new prop

    need help picking where to jump next. I have purchased a new boat and I seem to be underpropped and I'm looking for some suggestions as to where to go as it is looking like I'll have to make a leap of faith as I can't find a dealer nearby with a prop I can demo. I am going aluminum to s/s, and...
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    gear ratio for a 1985 120 johnson with v6 gearcase?

    Hi, can anyone tell me the correct gear ratio for this gearcase? I've just bought a boat with an 85 120 looper with the big v6 gearcase (model year verified using the introduces code). it came with an owners manual for a johnson 120/140 that gives a gear ratio of 13:28 (or 2.15 to 1). if it...
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    120 johnson looper fuel consumption/cruising rpm

    can anyone give a ballpark on fuel consumption for an 85 120 looper on a 19' mid to deep v? also, from a search it looks like wot is 5500-6000 but what rpm have folks found to be optimum for fuel consumption? can you run these down in the low 4000 rpm range to save gas or do they need to be...
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    which trim tabs for a grady white 19'?

    the questions is smart tabs or adjustable (probably bennetts as I have heard great things about their rep) for an 80s era grady white 19 tournament? has anyone tried either on a hull like the grady? my perspectve is i like smart tabs because i'm moving up from a 16' deep and about 5 years ago...
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    78 merc 7.5hp t-stat removal

    hi, i'm on an island on a dialup connection. i've been trying to revive an old merc 7.5hp outboard that runs great but won't pee. i replaced the impeller and now it drips. i've tried warming it up and running it under load in fwd and reverse. i think the impeller is in right so i'm wondering...
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    is it worth repowering an 87 johnson 120hp with 3000+ hours

    So I'm trying to decide if it is worth replacing the power head myself on an 87-88 johnson 120 with maybe 3500 salt water hours on the original lower end? If so, how much work is involved in dropping a replacement power head on? I've done motor and tranny swaps on cars before myself but just...
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