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    Key switch schematic Tracker erude 40

    Hi fellas....Does anyone know where online there might be a key switch schematicfor an Evinrude 40hp TE40ELETB s/n G03169118? Love to find one for friend of mine...Thanks
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    Merc 1150 water pump problems Chris1956?

    This ole 1150 has, without a doubt, became very fun to work on....I gave it another shot today with some results, I can finally get it to pump water out of the exhaust reliefs quite good, but still not pumping out the pee hole. So far, I replaced the impeller, both gaskets, wear plate, and the...
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    Merc 1150 cracked lower unit WELD IT??

    I have a nice running Merc inline 115 with a hairline crack in the leading edge of the lower unit, It is about 3 1/2 inches long, just enough to let water in, and oil out. I want to try to remove the paint from the affected area and run a bead of aluminum weld to fill this crack, Has anyone...
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    1974 Merc 1150 water pump issue

    I have a real neat old 1150 Merc inline 6, I have 2 issues to play with...#1, I have dropped the LU and replaced the impeller and found the grommet in the top housing split, So I replaced the impeller and grommet, along with gaskets etc etc......I still have NO pee stream from the pee hole, Lots...
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    Merc inline 115 will not pump water

    I have posted many times before with great success, Hopefully someone can help me out yet again. My motor is a 1975 Merc 115 s/n 4114055. Runs absolutely great, but does NOT pump water at all....I changed and put in a new impeller, wear plate, and gaskets. before I did all this work, I put...
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    1975 Merc 115 water coming from arouns spark plug????

    I have a 75 115 inline, 120 on all 6 cylinders, starts up and runs good, but gets hot after about 1 minute. It is pumping water out the peehole, but I can also see water coming out from around plug#1. After investigation on another old blown inline block I have in my junkpile, I noticed the...
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    1969 Johnson 115 quit firing

    I noticed there was a second plug that comes off the pulse pack that looks like it runs to some sort of location under the flywheel. These wires were badly corroded and the insulation is brittle. With the plugs out and grounded, I can wiggle these 2 wires and the spark plugs will start popping...
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    1970 Johnson 115

    Hello, just got a good deal on a 1970 Johnson V4 115 with the hydrolectric shift (115ESL70) Is there any way to mount power tilt accessories to this motor? Would like also to find wiring information for a tach. Anyone else have or had one of these motors before??? Pros and cons? Please let me...
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    1983 Chrysler 75hp good or bad

    Hello, Found a really nice, clean 83 model Chrysler 75hp. Owner sais he installed new starter, water pump, and cleaned/rebuilt the carbs. Looking to put this on a 16.5 runabout in place of a Merc 115 inline 6. I'd like to know any opinions good or bad about this Chrysler. Do they have a bad rap...
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    Merc 115 difference between ADI and dist type

    I have a 115 merc that just died on me the other day and is beyond repair. However I have found a Merc 1150 inline 6 1976 model. My questions are, Can you still use the same controls and harness from the ADI engine? Is the mounts bolt pattern the same between the 2 engines? and last, Is there...
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    Merc inline 6 got hot now knocks

    I think I blew it this time on shakedown.....ran great w/ no problems, heard a metallic CLINK and now it has a rhythmic knock. After I got it home I took the plate that holds all the ignition components together, and took the side plated off the block to expose the pistons for somewhat of an...
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    Merc 115 fuel problem

    Merc inline 115 s/n 5416341 I pump the bulb until I get gad squirting out of the top carb, It will start and run and idles at about 1000rpm. I can rev it up using the fast idle on the control box, but if i completely close the fast idle it fades down and stalls in about 5 seconds and then after...
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    Merc 115 inline timing, I THINK I got it

    Ok guys, Finally got my tower 115 going today.....long journey, good help though from Clams and emckelvy, Definately a learning experience!!!!! I wanna make sure I got this right because next saturday, Im taking her to the water. At cranking speed with a timing light, throttle arm at WOT, it...
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    Help with link and sync Merc 115

    Hi, I need some help. I have a manual on the way. need to know where the following parts are to do the required adjustments as per Clams Canino's linc and sync adjustments for the inlines. main throttle stop, trigger screw, advance adjustment, second throttle pickup...Thanks in advance
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    Merc 115 inline 6 water tube and lower unit probs

    Heres one for Clams if interested.....Changed out my water pump impeller today, now I cannot get LU back on because if misalignment of the housing and water pump tube. Theres like zero space in there just before it meets the housing. Whats the best course of action????
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