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    tilt for 50hp

    I have a 50hp (top row 40ETLF) (Bottom row 6H4 L 557557) yamaha with tilt only, the tilt motor went out and I am looking to replace it. The serial on the motor and hydraulic unit is <br />MTO 2 and I found one from a 50hp that is <br />1L-0742. I was wondering if they are compatable. Oh...
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    Coolent Passages

    I am doing a Heat Transfer Project on cooling of outboard engines. I am using a 35hp 80's model for my testing. I was just wondering if anyone new how far away the cooling chanels are from the cylinder walls. If not, could you point me towards a web site with a blueprint of any motor, any...
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    My First Mercury

    I just got my first mercury for $450, the guy said it was an early 80's but i didn't believe him. It is a 50hp. It ran great, just no choke, have to use starting fluid every time. But anyway, I was wondering if someone could tell me the year of my new MERC'----3575776-----<br />I also...
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    Stupid Tilt/Trim Question???

    I have a 96 Evinrude 48 Special without a tilt/trim. It does however have a help cylinder. The cylinder has a hose hooked to it that leads to a release valve that lets you hold the current height or let it down. <br /><br />My question is, Can I get a evinrude tilt/trim motor and hook it up...
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    76 150 Mercury--Charging Unit---

    I am looking at a 1976 in-line 6cyl. Mercury 150hp. The guy says the charging unit is out. I am not sure what this is, or how much it is to replace??? He is selling it for $600, and it runs good and looks good also.<br /><br />Should I go for the deal, and how much does a charging unit...
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    Transducer mounting height??

    I am mounting a HB Pirahna 1 transducer and I was wondering if i should mount the bottom of the transducer at the same level as the bottom of the boat or deeper, past the bottom of the boat.<br /><br />Thanks
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    1996 Evinrude 48 Special--Oil/Fuel Ratio---

    I just bought a 96 Evinrude 48 Special, and I am not sure of the Oil/Fuel ratio. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />eric
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    1996 Evinrude 48 Special---OCTANE?---

    I just bought a 96 evinrude 48hp special and the guy told me that it is a high compression engine which calls for high octane fuel. I am not sure if he is correct about the high compression part. I understand the need for high octane in high compression, but I didn't think they made outboards...
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