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    Evinrude FICHT 225... good buy, or good bye?

    I'm looking at the possibility of purchasing an Evinrude E225FPLEEN. I'm only familiar with Mercury and currently have a 220XRi-EFI. The thought of going over to Direct injection with the benefits that it brings appeals to me greatly!! So firstly, the engine I'm told has about 330hours on it. I...
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    Mercury rubber terminal covers as used on switch boxes etc

    Hi all, a couple of things, I'm rewiring my 220xri outboard motor, as at various points during its life its been played with and has had various repairs etc done to it. Firstly I want to replace all the rubber terminal caps as mine are looking tired, Can anyone help me locate a suitable supply...
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    Removing power head from I6 140

    Hi all, simple question, I have an I6 140 I'm pulling down. I'm having difficulty removing the power head form the mid section. All the bolts are removed, but so far my efforts are doing nothing. Any advice to help get me going here? I have tried heating it, but the mass of metal is so much it...
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    Need carb for 7.5 mercury 1364-8783A14

    Just wondering if any one can help me. I just picked up an old 1985 7.5 elec start that needs a 'new' carburettor. It seems the previous owner(s) didn't have a clue and managed to break this one after trying to get it to work. I've tried to fix it but feel really that I'm wasting my time, and...
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    First I6 115 rebuild project - advice would be awesome :)

    Hi All, Yesterday I picked up a seized 115 I6 engine complete of about 1979 era. It apparently died due to not being winterised over our last winter, although I find that hard to believe having now stripped it down. So story goes like this. found a cheapy engine on ebay I have all the gaskets...
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    TELEFLEX MORSE SL3 Side mount with Mercury V220 OB

    Hi All, Can you tell me if the Teleflex Morse SL3 (With tilt+trim) will work with my Mercury V220 Outboard - I don't mind changing cables if I have to. I really want to get rid of the side mounted controls and fit some flush ones. Any help would be really really appreciated - so you know...
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    4000 GEN 11 controls same cables as Commander 2000?

    Hi All, Just after some info, I'd like to change from surface mount to flush mount controls. Can anyone tell me if I will need to change my cables (brand new!) if I change my controls from the Commander 2000 to the Mercury 4000 Gen II controls? Thanks! Ed
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    I've made a discovery.. Possibly cause to Warning module failures.

    This is a really long post.. Im sorry it probably wont interest many of you, but it actually solves IMO quite a mystery in the Mercury world of warning modules... I have always suspected that the previous owner of my engine failed to maintain its effectively. I soon learnt that turning on the...
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    88' Merc Laser Xri 220 fuel filter.

    Just trying to confirm what fuel filter I need as I don't think its been changed for years. The Sierra catalogue lists two part numbers: 18-7967 Early model with sensor replaces 35-18458Q3 18-7968 Late model with sensor replaces 35-18458Q4 Trouble is I took the current filter off the engine...
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    DIY floor hatch?

    Hey all, somewhere I saw on here an example and pictures of someone who had cut their own floor hatch. I was looking for some inspiration as I want to do the same, and could do with a little guidance, trouble is I can't now find what I saw anywhere. Just wondered if any of you fine people could...
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    Removing powerhead from 1979 I6 140hp.

    I tried last week to remove the power head on my engine to replace the bottom crank seals. I failed :( I removed all eight bolts around the bottom of the power head but could not move the power head at all. It appeared as though leg had corrosion around the studs on the power head and so had...
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    Serial number location on 79' i6 140hp

    Hi All. I may have asked this before with no success in finding it. I'm looking for the serial number on my outboard. It's been repainted on its transom and there is no sign of the original plate. I understand I can find this on the engine? Just I don't know where or what I'm looking for. Any...
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    Fletcher Bravo 165 GTO restore project

    For the gallery of pics you can look here lol: http://www.edsworld.co.uk/projects/165gto/1/ This boat was purchased last year towards the end of the summer for about ?500 ~ $8-900 Its structurally fine, however the interior, although its been redone at some point is poor. It also had steering...
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    Fletcher Arrowbeau 170 GTO project.

    Wow looks like its my turn! (P.s. why are smilies included as images in a post?!!) Since chances are many US folk don't know of Fletcher boats here is a little bit of history which I hope you take the time to read. I also happen to know that many of the origional non retired Fletcher staff...
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    Tachometer; 0-8000 RPM mercury part number 895283A06 for 3cyl OB?

    Just wanted to check as I am not sure how many pole a 3cyl 2 stroke OB is (I think three?) that this tacho will work "Tachometer; 0-8000 RPM mercury part number 895283A06" Can anyone confirm this :) Thanks!
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