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    Minn Kota Maxxum odd shaft wear?

    Can't understand what has happened here... Motor has been making "grinding" noise when rotating back and forth (like sand in the bearings). I gained access so I could see both bearing assemblies and I noticed that the shaft has a wear groove in it (below where the bearings sit)? Perhaps I need...
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    WME 95 carburetor settings

    I was unable to search for this issue (but "95" is a tough thing to search - when you want a carb number). I have a 2004 Mercury 40 Jet. I purchased my service manual in 2010. Decided to rebuild the carbs this winter. I was looking through the manual in preparation and the specs (jet and idle...
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    Is this scoring really bad?

    Today, my '95 Evinrude 60HP died after running on a plane. Couldn't for the life of me figure out why on the water. Got home and did a compression test. 105; 75; 110. Was worried, so I pulled the head. It looks like the top two cylinders are "dry." The bottom cylinder was oily and I could see...
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    make a wood transom or aluminum

    Re: make a wood transom or aluminum I am with you in not using wood. I used a fiberglass laminate to replace my transom. Heavier by a bit, but will never ever rot. If you're skilled with aluminum work, perhaps you could do something like my jet boat. The builder used rectangular-tube aluminum...
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    60/40 Jet low-flow "pee-hole"

    First post in the Merc forum here! Aside from my '66 Merc 65 HP (which died in 1989), I've had mostly OMC engines. Last month, I finally got my river jet boat which has a 2004 60/40 Merc Jet. The PO was an older gentleman, and from what I can tell, he didn't (and probably didn't have to do) too...
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    Overheat - weeds got in water intake

    Was out this AM. 1995 60HP Evinrude. Was running ~4,500 RPM when the overheat horn started screaming! Ramped down to idle and shut off engine. Saw steam coming out of the pee-hole! Took a look and I had a wad of vegetation that was clapped down on the intake. I removed it, waited, then fired her...
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    '95 Evinrude - No power at top end

    I'm really looking for another troubleshooting "tip" on this one. I've been "cleaning up" a '95 Evinrude which I got in the deal with a trailer (was essentially free). I decided to clean it up a bit - although it didn't need it (start of thread here). Anyway, I got it all back together and did a...
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    Worried about overheating

    I have a 1995 Evinrude 60HP outboard. I've been "refurbishing" it (although it probably didn't need anything). I removed the powerhead to change crusty gaskets. Thread is here. I've reassembled and painted the whole thing and I started it up today to see how it runs. When I reinstalled the head...
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    Shift rod "holder" not moving "in"

    I have a 1995 Evinrude 60HP. I had the powerhead and lower unit off for some repairs. I put the powerhead back on and replaced the cowlings, etc. Now I was planning on re-installing the LU, but I noticed the linkage which locks in the shift rod is "out" further than I think it should be. I moved...
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    Humminbird tranducer cable "specs"

    Sadly, my FishID 4 head unit appears to be on its way out. I'm on the second one (eBay purchase in 2005 got me a serviceable unit). I'm intrigued by the sidescan sonar and plan to purchase a 7XXci SI model when mine dies. In the meantime, I am planning to do some rewiring on my boat - which...
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    Impeller Very Hard to turn - 1995 60HP Evinrude

    I have a '95 Evinrude 60HP that I'm "cleaning up" with the idea of replacing my '83 Johnson 60HP (that doesn't have power t/t). I serviced the water pump and followed the factory manual exactly. When I put on the pump housing "lightly," the impeller turns easily (I've always put marine grease in...
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    Year range for 60HP Ev - srvc manual only covers one year?

    I can't find this information here or in a general search (but prolly how I'm searching). I have an '83 Johnson 60HP. The factory manual covers 81-85 model years. I recently bought a '95 60HP Evinrude (with Power T/T!!!). I got the factory service manual, but according to the model numbers, it...
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    Carbon on piston tops - clean or not? If so, how?

    Been reading quite a bit about having some carbon buildup on pistons throughout this forum. This is a new motor (for me) and I'm giving it a good once-over with the idea of repowering with it next spring. The head gasket had an itty-bitty leak so I decided to remove it and replace. Now that I...
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    This has got to be simple - Power T/T connector

    OK, I'm going nuts and I can't seem to find a way to search these forums (or google) to find out how one disconnects this connector. I've pulled, pushed, tried to pry, etc. My brother in-law and his friend started to get the jumbo pliers out and I called a halt! There's got to be a trick, but...
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    Crusty head and exhaust cover gaskets

    OK, I've tried to give this a good search, but all I could find is one where there was visible "burn" on the gasket(s). Here's perhaps a new question. I got an outboard for almost no cost. The guy had it stored since 2004 and go the boat from his dad when he passed (2002?). It was fogged and...
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