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    Water pump kit #

    Hi, I was asked to help replace a water pump on a 92 Mercury 3hp. I'm having trouble finding a part# for the kit. The serial number is A895651. Thanks, Muddlerman
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    Cracked lower unit

    Hello all, I found a crack on the lower unit of my 61 Johnson 40hp. I believe water got into the LU and froze. When I checked the oil in the LU there was none, just water. I know the last few trips in Nov. were run with this crack in the LU. Can a crack like this be repaired? Should I...
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    Where to put zinc anodes?

    Just wondering if there was another place to put a zinc besides the cavation plate?<br /> The motor is a 61 Johnson 40hp. There is a Dolphin fin mounted to the plate now.<br /> I have repaired the pitting on the skeg with Marine Tex and primed with zinc chromate.<br /> Just trying to give the...
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    Crack repair on lower unit

    I have a 61 Johnson 40hp. I noticed a 3/4" crack on the lower unit above the prop on the trailing edge.<br /> Are there any products, expoxy, that I can use to fill this. It seams small but I noticed a bit of "milk" when I drained the oil. This may be the source.<br /> Thanks<br />...
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    Thermostat part number

    I'm looking for a part number for a thermostat kit for a 1961 40hp.Johnson.Model RDS23E<br /> Thanks,<br /> Muddlerman
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    61 Johnson lower unit stuck

    I'm replacing the water pump on my 61 johnson 40Hp.<br /> I have removed the 7 bolts holding the lower unit on,I have also have disconnected the shift rod but the lower unit will not come down.It will twist some and I have tried tapping it down with a block of wood and hammer. It seems to be...
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