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    Lower Unit Questions

    Hi, I have a 50 HP Johnson. Last season the lower unit went out on it. I found a used lower unit that I bought from a private party. I paid a dealer to install it. When I picked it up he said it worked fine in Forward gear, neutrat was fine. It would shift into revese but made a vibration and...
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    Whats this called

    The switch that is located with the shifting linkage and prevents the motor from starting in gear. This is on a 1983 25 HP mercury.
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    25 hp merc won't stop.

    This is a 1983 model with the kill switch located on the end of the tiller. It is a push button that no longer seems to work. Any help regarding what the problem could be or how to repair. I am assuming you have to get at the switch by taking the tiller arm apart somehow....thanks dabow
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    Info needed on Johnson sea horse

    Hi, I just acquired an five hp Johnson sea horse.<br />model TN26, sn 858034. Can anyone tell me the year of this engine and fuel mix. The built in gas tank seems to have a lot of old grit on the upper inside surface. Any ideas on how to clean this out without letting any get into the carb. Or...
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    Into needed on Wards 5hp

    I just acquired a 5 hp wards sea king. I would appreciate info on year, manufacturer, fuel mix, plug gap. I don't know how long this engine has been sitting, any hints on what to do prior to trying to start it?
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    stop switch on 82 merc 25 hp

    The kill button on the tiller no longer is working. what is involved in replacing/repairing it. any help appreciated :p
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