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    Not Peeing at Idle Merc 40 1983

    Alright so this is throwing me off a bit. I went out the other day and my Merc stopped peeing at idle. I brought it in immediately, pulled the lower off, back flushed it and attached the hose to the brass water pipe. Started her up and water flowed through fine. I figured with those results it...
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    ISO Shift Shaft Extension ‘84 Merc 40

    Does anyone know where I can find the aftermarket shiftshaft extension for a 1984 Merc 40 2 Cyl? I only need the shift shaft. Not the full kit.
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    Broken Tap Help

    In an effort to remove a broken tap I managed to not only chisel it out, but break off a portion of my water jacket. Is there a way I can make up for my mistake? I was thinking possibly JB Welding the crap out of the area.
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    Removing Water Jacket 1984 Merc 40hp

    How the heck do you remove these bottom screws on the water jacket cover? Do you have to take of the bottom cowland if so, how?
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    1984 Mercury 40 HP Exhaust

    I have the lower removed on my motor. My exhaust pipe has a little bit of wobble and is able to move up and down slightly. Is this ok? If not, what should I do?
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    Head Gasket for 1980 Merc 40

    Hello. I need help finding a head gasket for a 1980 Merc 40. I’m having a hard time finding a site that carries them. I’ll post a picture at the bottom. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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