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    motor height

    i have a 15 ft flat bottom back of the boat is a 20 inch. anyways a have a 6hp evinrude fisherman and the prop on the motor does not clear the bottom of the boat by about 3/4 of an inch. i have not had this in the water yet. wondering if since the prop is not all the way under the boat this...
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    evinrude year? fuel ratio?

    i got this motor from my neighbor. i think it is a 1965. 6hp fisherman it looks to be in good condition he acted like i should have no trouble getting it going but wanted to check the fuel ratio. any info is appreciated!
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    merc 400 junk or not

    got an old merc 400, i believe it is a 1970 model. anyways it came on a free boat. i tried to pull the rope to see if it turned and motor would not spin. didnt know if i needed to find the neutral spot or if the motor is locked up. not sure if it is in neutral b/c the throttle cables were cut...
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    70's mercury 400 wiring

    i have a 70's mercury 400 that came on a boat someone gave to me and they were told from previous owner that the motor ran. so i got it and all the wiring (internal) was fried. every single wire. i was wondering if anyone had any ideas to pinpoint? i would like to figure it out, the rest of the...
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    mercontrol cables question

    does anyone know if it is possible to shorten throttle and choke cables? my cables were cut and i didnt know if i could replace the ends.
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