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    lower unit oil vs. gear oil

    I've done a search without success, searching for the difference between regular gear oil and lower unit oil. is there something in the oil since its used underwater? just to make a point, I just spent $900 getting the lower unit rebuilt-so i'm not taking any shortcuts, I've just wandered for...
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    1989 mariner 75hp 3cyl shift coupling

    in my haste to have my lower unit rebuilt (which i have done), i have misplaced the coupling that links the lower unit shift rod to the rod coming from the power end. the diagrams on the websites don't show this part. or i'm not understanding it. can someone give me some guidance. thank you.
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    Boating magazine

    What boating Mag would you suggest for a fellow thats just curious about older stuff, not just the new expensive boats? i'm working on my 89 ozark fish and ski, just looking for ideas, others restorations and general info on boats. thanks.
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    fuel line size

    on my 1989 mariner 75hp, the fitting that connects to the motor requires a 5/16" hose, the built in tank and current fuel line with in line primer bulb is 1/4", is there a problem installing an adapter after the bulb? will it cause any fuel shortage problems? or should i change the fitting at...
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    3 or 6 jaw on lower unit?

    I'm looking at some reman lower units to replace mine on 1989 75 hp 3 cyl mariner. its asking if I have a 3 jaw or 6 jaw lower unit (i think they meant the clutch). how do I tell the difference? hope this isn't to stupid of a question. thanks.
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    power trim on 75 hp

    I just mounted and wired up my 75 hp mariner, initially the power trim worked fine, now that its in the lowered position, it won't go up. i can hear the soliniod actuate, and it sounds like the trim motor is running (kinda funny sounding), but it only moves about half inch up or so. from the...
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    1989 mariner 75hp lower unit

    I've got a 75 hp mariner (1989), the lower unit pinion gear and forward gear are trashed (reverse isn't bad, just a knick or two). I've priced the parts, there over $500 for a set of gears. Then I need to pay to have em installed. (not to mention seals and orings). Any cheaper place to get...
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    1980 evinrude 70hp

    Hello all, new here. My first question is actually for my dads motor, not mine (yet). his motor always starts great, idles fine, and initially runs great. wide open or just cruising, no hesitations or any problems at all. but three times in a row we've experienced the same problem. if we stop...
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