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    1959 35hp lower unit, will it fit on a 1965 40hp?

    Anybody know the chances of a 1959 35hp outboard Evinrude lower unit fitting on a 1965 40 hp Evinrude outboard? I would appreciate any advice, or where to look. Thanks Mike
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    Lower unit installation 1993 70hp Evinrude

    Could somebody please tell me the trick to getting the shift linkage lined up to put the lower unit back on a 1993 70hp Evinrude?<br /><br />I pulled the pin and shoved the rod in about a 1/2 inch to get it out, and it came off without a problem.<br /><br />Now I need to know which way the shift...
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    Looking for Trim motor and pump for 1979 Suzuki 65 hp

    I've checked brownspoint.com and can't seem to find a tilt and trim motor and pump for a 1979 Suzuki 65 hp. Serial# 6501 F-10819.<br /><br />I found a used trim motor off of a 150 hp Suzuki that looks the same, what are the chances that it would work? <br /><br />Where else might I find one? I...
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    What year is this Suzuki 65

    On the hood it has... <br />A Black top that curves down.<br />Silver Bottom<br />It has "65 Spirit" written in Black, on the silver part.<br />It has a Yellow and Orange stripe that goes up and across the top.<br /><br />On the transom Bracket is a Tag that says<br /> <br />Spirit Outboard...
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    1993 70hp Evinrude Disconnecting VRO

    I was wondering what one would do, if they wanted to disconnect their VRO on a 1993 70HP evinrude. <br /><br />I've got to believe that there is more then just clamping off the line. <br /><br />What about the alarms, and stuff? <br /><br />Thanks
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    1972 Mercury 80hp inline 4 water pump seal

    I have a 1972 Mercury 80hp inline 4 serial # 3146873. <br /><br />I was replacing the impeller, gaskets and seals. <br /><br />Here is the link to my lower unit. <br /><br />...
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    Tiller Handle outboard hard to steer left, Do I have a prop problem?

    I have a 1986 35HP Force with a Tiller Handle for steering, on a 16 foot Jon Boat, with a wooden floor and two fishing platforms. With three people, two batteries, a trolling motor, and fishing gear in the boat, it goes about 20 MPH.<br /><br />Under full throttle I can steer the boat to the...
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    Hard to steer in one direction with Tiller style motor.

    Hello,<br /> Problems are a plenty with my 1986 35hp Force. Since this is a new problem, I thought I would start a new thread in case anybody else has the same problem. <br /><br />My pivot shaft or whatever that has the grease zerk, was greased until I seen it coming out on top and bottom. It...
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    Lower unit Driveshaft rough where seal rides

    I have a 1972 Mercury 80hp. The driveshaft is rough where the seals ride. Originally I thought it was good, but now I see that it is pretty good except on one side it has a recess right where the seal rides. <br /><br />I have heard about taking it to the machine shop and having it filled and...
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    No water coming out of 1986 35hp Force

    I just acquired a 1986 35hp force the white one. I put it on my boat, and stuck it in a barrel and started it up. Nothing was coming out. I ran it until I could no longer do the 3 second touch dealio. <br /><br />So, I figured no problem the motor has been sitting for a couple of years so it...
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    Hot wiring a 1986 35hp force

    Hello,<br /> I was just curious as how would one hotwire a 1986 35 hp Force. I have omc ignition that was being used for a 1985 force. So I was thinking I could use it for my 35hp force. <br /><br />I can ohm out the switch and figure out the contacts, but I need to know what wires should be...
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    85hp Force Carb Breather thingee???

    I was wondering if it would hurt anything to run your 1988 85hp Force without that black looking hood scoop thing that covers all 3 carbs. I guess it would be considered a breather of some sort. I didn't think it would bother anything, but then I see that there is a hose that comes from the...
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    Merc 850 High Idle, won't idle down. Lower unit spit Bearing Carrier.

    I have a 1972 Merc 850 Inline 4. Serial# 3146873. It appears the idle is pretty high. The idle stops are resting on the seats, so I can't turn the idle down any further. The low speed jets are about 1 1/4 out. <br /><br />The compression is 160PSI on all but one cylinder. The other has about...
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    Trolling, what do I need to do to motor?

    I have read somewhere on here, and I can't seem to find it, about something you need to do to your honda 4 cycle 10 hp, before you troll with it.<br /><br />Does anybody know what I am talking about?<br /><br />I was reading that your oil could get gas or water in it, thereby seeming to "make...
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    Honda 10 hp Year and Compression?

    Hello, <br /><br />I had two questions about my newly acquired Honda 10hp 4 cycle. It says Honda 100 on the hood, and it has a dark blue bottom with a white hood. <br /><br />Anybody know what year it is? The model is B100-1002738 <br /><br />I was told that it was really a BF100-1002738...
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