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    Is a 25hp Mid 90s Force outboard worth fixing

    I have a option on a old wood boat that needs major repair. Normally not worth my time, easier to build a new one, however this boat does have a 25hp Gamefisher outboard. Someone said it was made by Eska, but I thought the gamefisher was made by Force. I have attempted to attach a picture of...
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    Attwood fuel seperator and fuel starvation

    I am the new owner of a 69 Katama class Boston Whaler. One of the first things I did was install a Attwood fuel water separator from Walmart. I had a problem when I first purchased the boat with water in the fuel tank. I pulled the tank, emptied all the fuel, cleaned the insides and even used a...
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    Starter 70hp, fix or replace?

    I have a 1976 70hp Johnson with a sometimes starter problem. Sometimes when starting the engine the starter keeps running after the engine is started. You all have been there, it is when the starter gear drops down, but the starter is reving like crazy. So the question in everyones experiance...
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    Fix it or strip it.

    I have a 1976 Mercury 402, 40hp. This engine came with a old boat I am redoing. My question is, strip the engine down for parts, or put the engine back on line? I have no real need for the engine, I have two spare 70hp outboards sitting on stands and ready to go. I am not sure which would...
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    Freeing up a sticking 1990 70hp evinrude

    I have a problem getting my outboard to turn left and right (Just as you would steering the boat) I picked up a 1990 70hp evinrude engine, so so on cost, it was okay, but not a steal. I straighten out quite a few things that were related to being in salt water with minimum maintaince. The...
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    Original cowl colors for 1990 70hp evinrude

    I am redoing a 1990 70hp Evinrude. I just got done paint striping the cowl/engine cover. I took off 3 layers of diffrent color paints. Can anyone send me a picture of the orginial cowl decals/paint configuration? Or if you know of a link to a internet picture, that would work fine. If a...
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    Difference between three and two wire tilt

    Could anyone explain to me the year difference between three wire and two wire tilt and trim for a OMC? I have a 1973 115hp Johnson that I would like to install a tilt and trim, or just power tilt assist. When you go on ebay or other sites, there is so many availble, how do you know which...
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    Tiller arm for 1976 40hp 402 Mercury

    I have a 40hp model 402 Mercury that is both elec and manual start. This engine come off a old boat I am redoing. I would like to change this engine over to a tiller steer motor. Could anyone point out what tillers from what years and models (including other hps) that might fit my engine...
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