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    Nissan NS5B-Can't get the darn thing in...

    Hi guys...I just replaced the water pump on a NS5B and all went smoothly, but trying to get the lower unit back into the motor has been impossible..the shaft goes in up to the spline receiver in the head but then stops dead...it's not the linkage or the water tube stopping it but seems almost...
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    Nissan NS5B Gas Tank (rusted)

    I was given the 5hp Nissan NS5B motor...it looks brand new but hasn't been run for a number of yrs. The metal gas tank is shot but a new plastic tank with the correct fittings are way more than I want to spend for a motor that I am not sure runs. Any body have a used gas tank or can suggest a...
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    1988 60 Merc tachometer

    Its me again.....how do I connect a tach to my 3cyl engin. I'm told not to connect it to the receptacle on the control box but don't know why. I never hooked one up before... also, what best to buy...can any body advise......thanks....Carl V
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    Stator on 1988 60hp merc.. rotted wires

    The insulation on my 2 stator ground wires has partially flaked off leaving the first 3 ins of braided wire exposed and corroded. Is it possible to cut those 3ins off the ground wires at the terminel end (rotted portion) and splice on new ones without a problem. I don't want to replace the...
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    1988 60HP Merc sr#6496488

    Hi Guys....the 2 braided ground wires from the stater have lost insulation about 2/3 down and are corroded almost to nothing. I don't want to go for a knew stater if possible. Does anyone know if I can splice (solder) two new wires to them without a problem. If resistence is a factor, does...
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    1988 60hp water flow problem

    My '88 60 hp Merc has not ran in at least 5 yrs. when I bought it. I rebuilt the carbs (2) and it started instantly and seemed to run well. I quickly shut it down when there was no water coming from the little **** hole. I also replaced the impeller. What should be done to find out what the...
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    carbs rebuild

    I have a 1988 Mercury 60 hp that I bought from a con man. Twin carbs, 3 cyl. Would not start. Merc repair guy says carbs need rebuild. After rebuild from rebuild kit is it absolutely necessary to re-time the motor. I'm new to outboard motor repairs. Can easily rebuild carbs but timing...
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    carbs rebuild

    I have a 1988 Mercury 60 hp that that I purchased 2 yrs ago. Twin carbs, 3 cyl. Would not start. Merc repair guy says carbs need rebuild. After I rebuild from rebuild kit, is it absolutely necessary to re-time the motor. I'm new to outboard motor repairs. Can easily rebuild carbs but timing...
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