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    74? merc 650 no fire

    Hey all-been a while. Just got my hands on a 1974 (I think) merc 650 #4046174. Was told had good compression but no spark. Owner said he was told it needed a rectifier, replaced it and still no spark, now it is mine. It does have good comp, about 130 at all three. The jumper wire between the...
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    wiring diagram 1968 evinrude 33hp

    More specifically I’m looking for info on how to wire alt. this motor was used without a battery and all of the wiring was tucked away and appears to be pretty botched up. I have wired up a start solenoid and a kill switch, but know this is not right. If anyone has a wiring diagram I would...
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    want fast electric troller

    I have a small 12' john boat that I have been experimenting with different trolling motors. I have run everything from a 30lb to 101lb thrust motor. my problem is there is not much speed difference with the different motors. the big motors get going quicker but cruising speed isn't much faster...
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    want fast electric troller

    I have a small 12' john boat that I have been experimenting with different trolling motors. I have run everything from a 30lb to 101lb thrust motor. my problem is there is not much speed difference with the different motors. the big motors get going quicker but cruising speed isn't much faster...
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    montgomery ward 5hp what year

    I have picked up a montgomery ward 5 hp model# VWB-19072, serial# 46x14184. does anyone know what year this motor would be and where to get parts. :D
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    air or water cooled?

    I have a 73 evinrude 2 hp #2302 and dont know if it is air or water cooled. Just to be safe all test runs have been in a barrell. I haven't seen any signs of water discharge and there are no obvious water inlet or outlet, just a small hole in the shaft housing just below the motor.I just got...
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    another motor hight question

    I just installed a 1989 mariner 90 horse on my 1983 skeeter 15 ft. I also have one of those dolefin. <spelling? devices on it. It has a wonderful hole shot. The problem is at about 30 mph/3500rpm it seems to over rev, at WOT,like the prop has come out of the water. I sat the motor at the highest...
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    fuel requirements

    I have a 1989 mariner 90 horse. Would some one be kind enough to inform me to the correct fuel octane requirement for this motor. I live in Oklahoma and only use it when the temp is above 50 degrees. :cool:
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    evinrude parts online ?

    where does a person buy OE parts online. I have a 73 evinrude 2 hp #2302 that I need a fuel tank for.<br />anyone?
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    tas 1 hp outboard

    has anyone ever heard of TAS outboards. I have a 1 hp TAS outboard/trolling motor that I would like to find some tech data about or where to get parts.
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    remove oiler from mariner ???

    i just purchased a 1990 mariner 90 horse to replace my 1989 farce 85 horse :) . the guy i bought it from said the oil injection failed. before purchase i disconected oil from fuel pump and ran with proper oil/gas mix. also ran compression, 140 across the board. i plan on completly removing...
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    value 1990 mariner 90

    looking to buy the above motor, looks new, runs perfect, dont want to get robbed. need some ideas on value.<br /><br />thanks all
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    value 1990 mariner 90

    looking to buy the above motor, looks new, runs perfect, dont want to get robbed. need some ideas on value.<br /><br />thanks all
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    force-tachometer

    i need to buy a new tach for my 89 force 85 horse, im finding out that i need to know how many poles on alternator. does any one know or can instruct me how to find out. my service manual is not much help.
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    force 85hp, value

    im am going to attemt selling my 2 force 85hp motors, a 1987 and 1989. one is in very sound mechanicle order and one for parts. the parts motor has a good power head and lower unit, just missing some electronics. should i sell as a team or part out on-line.
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