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    1990 OMC V6 to 1986 Mercruiser Swap

    Hello All, I'm about to swap a 1990 4.3 V6 OMC Cobra (missing outdrive) with a 1986 4.3 V6 Mercruiser 205 HP Alpha (complete gimbal and motor swap). Neither boat has an outdrive, but I have a good Alpha 1 gen 1 that should work. What problems might I run into? I'm 99% sure both engines are...
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    1990 Force 125 HP lower unit / top plate compatibility

    Hi Everyone, and thanks in advance for any help you can give. I have a 1990 Force 125 HP that runs great, but has developed a leak at the gear shift rod bellows seal at the top plate of the lower unit. Does anyone know what year(s) might be compatible that do not have the bellows design? I know...
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    86 Evinrude driveshaft & gearshift rod seals

    Hi Everyone, I have dropped the lower unit on a 1986 Evinrude 50 HP M/N E50TLCDE to replace the impeller, but when I drained the LU I noticed a small amount of water in the gearcase oil. I would like to replace the driveshaft and gearshift rod seals while I have the LU off. The seal housings are...
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    1990 Evinrude 15hp will not stay running

    Hi Everyone, I just picked up a 1990 Evinrude 15 HP M/N 15RESR today and the motor will start but will not stay running. I am thinking it probably needs a new fuel pump, but thought I should post for any other ideas before I order any parts.
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    86 Evinrude 50hp carb leak

    Hi Everyone, First post here, so please bear with me as I am a newbie. I just got done pulling my 1968 85hp Johnson V4 and installing an 1986 Evinrude 50hp twin M/N E50TLCDE on my antique 1968 Starcraft Daytona 17 footer. Built new battery cables, installed new control cables and got her running...
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