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    Looking for a tilt trim for 1977 Evinrude 70hp

    Thanks
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    Looking for a tilt trim for 1977 Evinrude 70hp

    I am looking for a tilt and trim unit to put on my 1977 Evinrude 70hp any ideas on original part # for this? Thanks
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    1967 Johnson 6hp prop

    i can still use my old one.... i put 2 screws into the rubber bushing.....
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    1967 Johnson 6hp prop

    i found a used one on ebay for $39, the aftermarket i found was $189 michigan wheel
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    1967 Johnson 6hp prop

    I own a 6 hp Johnson. my prop bushing is spun, is there anywhere I can buy just the bushing? I can buy a new prop at $200 which is super pricey. thanks
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    Shrink wrap source

    I bought my shrink wrap from Dr Shrink Wrap. $51.00 for a 17'x31' 7mil blue. I am using bailing twine instead of strapping tape. Looks like their price on 18'x200' $404.00
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    Should have said switch box
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    If I tear into it I will replace them all one by one
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    The control box has been replaced it has a date of 4/16/1989 stamped on it. Not to say that’s when it was replaced but yes it’s old…
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    Thank you
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    thanks Chris that is what I will do over the winter months if I get bored and keep it! I have been looking for a Mercury service manual and wiring diagram if anyone can help that would be great!
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    thanks for your response. The main engine harness has been replaced, its the ignition harness that is a in question. looks like it was a $20 part at one time. part# 84-73362A1 it is not available. ...
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    Thanks for your response, I will be able to work on this motor to a point. I am looking for the Mercury manual and I have the parts manual. The gear case oil was aged and I replaced that which should have been done with the water impeller but oh well I wanted to see the condition of the oil to...
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    Ok thank you. My dad was a Mercury guy he loved them but back then you could get parts. I thought of refinishing it as I am a autobody tech, as a tribute to my long gone pops.
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    1976 Mercury 850 value

    Not sure if this is a correct place for this question... I have a 1976 Mercury 850 Thunderbolt and was wondering the value of this motor. Bought it on a hunch it would be a good backup motor for our pontoon boat. Guy I bought it from said he never had it started. I put muffs on it got it started...
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    1967 cd24 6hp

    Drive pin looks good, I have not checked the gear case fluid yet. It ran fine until last weekend. I did notice the prop there is a bushing of some sort that I can push out with a screwdriver that is where the drive pin sits in. Maybe the prop from 1967 finally went south?
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    1967 cd24 6hp

    I have a similar problem with my 1967 cd24 6hp Johnson developed this weekend. I was in some weeds proceeded to back out in reverse, then no forward movement or reverse. I think the drive shaft was turning, but limited prop movement. I put some muffs on the motor and in gear the prop turned, but...
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    Removing black spots on vinyl seats.

    A friend told me about Mold Armor sold at Walmart. Works great just don't get it on your clothes. Apply leave it set for about 5 minutes and wipe away with a damp cloth.
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    1968 Johnson 6hp CD25A engine dying

    That is great to know! Finally got it to purr like a kitten, set the points to .020” which were more like 0.030-0.035”, corrected the spark plug gap, cleaned/rebuilt the carb, replaced the primer bulb. The slow speed needle was set improperly. And the packing for that needle was trashed and...
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    1968 Johnson 6hp CD25A engine dying

    That is what I did ordered a factory kit. Factory fuel pump. thx for your response.
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