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    Bearing carrier retainer removal tool

    does anyone have a part # for the tool ( big socket) to remove the retainer ring on a 75hp merc, serial # A169409. ?? thank you.
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    1995 25 hp johnson no spark.

    25 hp johnson, Mod. J25KLEDC Serial. G04076502. motor had a failing spark issue which finaly turned into a no spark issue. replaced timing base (whichis a optical type) and control module, still no spark. getting readings from timing base but ignition module is not firing a signal to the...
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    Base timing a 3.0 mercruiser. need clarification please.

    ok, manual says to conect the 2 white leads with a jumper. then bypass the shift interrupt switch as follows-- A. disconect interrupt switch, B. temporarily join the engine harness wires together. That is the part I would like some clarification on please. not sure what engine harness wires...
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    exhaust flapper on lower unit exhaust outlet. Do you need it?

    volvo penta AQ131D with a 275 outdrive. missing dam rubber flapper on the exhaust outlet. I know there are internal flappers that keep water out, so whats with the rubber flapper? can you make one? do you know where I can get a replacement? I have looked at the diagram and it doesnt list...
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    70 hp evinrude has a hicup

    1978 70 hp evinrude model 70873c. motor runs fine a low rpm but at half throttle or more it stalls for a split second causing the motor to go slack then bang the transome. it happens realy fast and i couldnt see it actualy lose spark on my telster, but it seams to lose either spark or fuel to...
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    1980 2hp evinrude, pulsating and running ragged.???

    motor has good compression, carbs cleaned and new kit instaled properly. has good spark. carbs set to factory, adjusting low and high idle has little effect. Motor runs but pulsates then runs ragged.
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    1960 evinrude fisherman. where do you disconect the shift linkage.

    Ok, have a 1960 evinrude 5.5 hp fisherman.. wana change the water pump impeller. Question. where do you disconect the shift linkage to drop the lower. its not obvious from the diagram and i am pretty sure that the little screw at the bottom undoes the shifting fork but not sure. pretty...
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    1961 45 HP mercury needs rectifier.

    1961 45 hp mercury. Not getting any energy out of the rectifier. voltage going in but nothin comin out. I am having a very hard time finding a rectifier for this. can this be upgraded with a newer type rectifier or would a rectifier from a similar motor work? I realize its a stretch but...
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    1990 25 hp tracker wont run with #1 plug wire on, but runs on #2 cyl alone ?

    1990 25 hp johnson tracker. new fuel pump and rebuilt the carb. new plugs and fresh gas. Is getting fuel, has spark to both plugs, spark is ok, but only runs with the #1 plug wire Off !! This seems particular and I am slammed with fishin season opening in 2 days. Has anyone encountered...
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    Boat pulls to the Right?

    Fella has a 15 foot deep-V boat with a 1995 70 HP evinrude 3 cyl. It pulls to the right rather hard. steering turns freely when not moving, nothing binding. It does Not do it at WOT. weight is distributed evenly, and boat has correct propeller. So any suggestions on possible causes and...
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    water on my spark plugs

    Hello, I have a 15 hp mariner that will idle and run at low rpm in gear but dies when you give it some gas. rebuilt the carb but when I took out the plugs there was a lot of water on and in my plugs, way too much to be from fuel and gas and can are clean so I know there is no water in my fuel...
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