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    ignition problem on little merc

    I'm gonna attempt to give basic info first. This is a 1971 20hp (200) twin cylinder merc in the 299.... ser# model. The motor cranks/runs at idle, and at high idle, but starts cutting out and bogging when trying to accelerate . Realizing that these stators on this make has split of low rpm...
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    Needing help with O ring location

    Fellers. I need help trying to figure out exactly where this O ring goes. It is shown here http://www.lmmarine.net/pages/parts/viewbybrand/74/1424/30342/709/default.aspx as part # 23 ...on the lower part of the crankshaft. I know that #22 goes around the outside case of the bearing...
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    Crankcase gel (sealer) ?

    Hey fellers Is this the right stuff that I need when assembling a crankcase back together ? SEAL,OMC Gel (SKU: 0322702) (Supersede: 0327361) Thanks, Coosa River
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    Missing Gasket question

    I have a 1971 25hp Evinrude (25103S). I was getting bypass oil up on the points, so I replaced that top seal. It held for a while, but now is leaking by again. I'm thinking that there is possible bearing problems, or the O ring with the top bearing is shot. It appears that the crankshaft is...
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    Transom height / Short shaft ?

    I guess you guys have answered this question a few thousand times.......but am wondering if these short shaft outboards will run on a boat with a transom that's 16 inches high. Was looking at my boat, and with a short shaft motor it would appear as if the prop would be about even or higher...
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    Depth Finder ?

    A little late to ask, but was looking for a cheap depth finder to place on this old boat of mine. I just bought this one off ebay.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250526980585&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123 I've never heard of this brand, but H birds is about all...
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    Looking for boat rating

    I have a 1977 Fisher Marine Water Rover 15 ft Allum. Flatbottom . The Rating sticker is faded out......I can't see max horsepower rating at all. I've done some searches, but no luck....can you help me with this info ? I would like to know just in case I buy another outboard motor for it...
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    Timing/Setting points question

    This old motor is a 1971 25HP Evinrude. I'm making some progress now on the bugs in it......one was a worn clutch dog causing the bump(s) at throttle up. It does appear that a few flywheel keys have been sheared in this thing over the years, as the flywheel has some wiggle in the keyway. So...
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    Flywheel Torque ? 1971 25HP Evinrude

    Hey Folks I've been doing some lurking around here the last few days......finally got the urge to join, as I can see I need more answers. Great forum BTW....lots learned already. I'm located in Central Alabama (close to the Coosa River). I bought an old Fisher Marine flat bottom last week...
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