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    1971 Johnson 20 HP Water Relief Ports?

    I have a 1971 Model # 20R71S that I just purchased, it has set for a couple of year according to the previous owner. My question is should this motor have a water "Pee Hole" to verify the water is circulating? I have a generic manual that covers many differnt years. I don't see a water hose...
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    Aluminum Boat Leaking

    Hi Guy's, I just bought an aluminum welded boat that seems to leak on the seems. I thought weld boats didn't leak... But now I have and need to fix it. Is it better to seal and paint the bottom half or actully try to have it welded. I plan on leaving in the water for about 3 months. if...
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    Shimano Tek 600 Fishing Reel... Any good?

    I'm looking to purchase the Shimano Tek 600 sports fishing reel, is this a good reel? Looking for yellow-tail or dorado, maybe even some albacore. Thanks
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    Adding cut-out tot he bunk boards

    I use the Redondo Beach Hoist to luanch my boat, if I have the cut-out on my bunk I get a discouted rate. 1. How can I lift my boat high enough off the trailer to safely exchange the bunk boards with new ones? 2. Is any 2X8 wood ok for building these new bunk boards, or is there a speacial...
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    1984-1986 in-line Six Thermostad problem

    I'm trying to find a way to install an tempature alarm, when I checked with the dealer that said the 84-86 mercury only have a sensor without switching capabilities. Has anybody found a way to install a tempature alarm on the older modles? My current gague works fine, but I'm not alway...
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    Trim up or down?

    When the motor is trailered should the motor be stored with the trim up or down? It seems like its under pressure in the down position? Thanks
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    1987 Evinrude 15 HP Stop Running

    I have a 1987 15 HP Evinrude, recently perform a water impeller service. Used the motor a couple of times and it ran great, took it out about 5 miles the other day and it decided not to start & I had to get towed in. Had plenty of fuel and the motor ran until I turned it off, it does have the...
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    Motor slips out of reverse 1985 90 HP in-line Merc.

    Took my Mercury 90 HP motor in for a water pump service and now the motor slips out of reverse. The machanic said he had to reinstall the lower unit 5 times to get it to work at all, only worked for about three hours. Machanic stated that it may need a linkage adjustement. How do you make a...
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    Loss of Power

    Mercury in-line 6 will not come up tp speed, motor seem to functio properly just won't come up to speed. Last week while returning from a trip the boat was running great, then just loss power, I thought it was the lower unit and took in for service. They installed a new impeller and and said...
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    Lower unit compatibility

    Will a 1987 90 HP Mercury 3 cylinder lower unit fit on a 1984-86 90 HP Mercury in-line 6 cylinder motor?
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    Need to rebuild 90 HP lower unit - Help

    Mercury 90 HP in-line 6, serial# A903298 (84-86)<br /><br />Removed lower unit, will not go into forward gear, nutural/reverse work fine.<br /><br />How hard is it to replace the gears on this unit, should it be attempted by somebody with moderate machanical skills or left to the experts?<br...
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    1986 Mercury, Possible lower unit damage

    I recently purchased a used boat (1984 Invader) with a 1984-86 Mercury in-line 6 cylinder 90 HP motor. I took it out for the first time and think something happen to the lower unit, the boat loss speed and I just made it back to the doc. The guys at the doc said I ble the lower unit, how can I...
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    1987 90 HP Murcury - Water pump question

    I have a 1987 90 HP Mercury outboard that I just purchased and I'm getting ready to test it this weekend. My question is where should the water be coming out from on the back of the motor.<br /><br />1. I do get water from the pee hole, and the engine seems to run cool.<br /><br />2. There are...
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    Gear Cable 1991 90 HP Merc.

    I need to remove my 90 HP Merc to replace my steering cable, everything seems simple enough but the gear cable at the motor end seems stuck.<br /><br />After removing the nut shouldn't the cap (not sure what its called) simply pull up off the cable to allow me to lift the cable out?<br /><br...
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    Lifting Eye for 90 HP Mercury Motor

    Trying to buy a lifting eye that attaches to the flywheel, both stores I called have them as tools but not for resale.<br /><br />Q1. Where can I buy this lifting eye?<br /><br />Q2. Is there another SAFE way to lift this motor, I have obtained a 2 ton motor hoist which will go high enough to do...
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    Motor Hoist 1991 90 HP Mercury

    I can see as a new Invader boat owner I'll be working on the boat for maintanace a lot more then my skiff, this also means I'll need different tools.<br /><br />What is the hoist of choice for removing this large 90 HP motor safely from the boat while doing possible cable swaps and other unknow...
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    1984 Invader Boat-How do I find the Weight

    Just purchased a 1984 Invader boat with a 1991 90HP Mercury outboard, I'm trying to figure out the weight of the boat to confim my vehicle will properly tow this thing safely.<br /><br />I went to the Invader web site, but can't find the same model, the pink slip shows the model as "VG" with the...
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    Mercury 90 HP Steering cable

    Just bought a 18' 1984 Invader boat with a 1991 Mercury outboard motor, the motor runs fine but the sterring cable is frozen.<br /><br />Q1. Does the motor have to be removed from the boat to replace a sterring cable, I can't see any other way to do this?<br /><br />Q2. Is is possible to free up...
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    25 Hp Johnson Long shaft to short shaft conversion

    I'm considering buying a mid 70's modle 25 HP Johnson motor and will need to convert it into a short shaft.<br />Will a driveshaft from a 15 HP Johnson from the mid 70's work on the 25 HP?<br /><br />Jerry
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    1987 Pull Starter assenbly - Rewind Question

    I have a 1987 Evinrude 15 HP pull start motor, the pull cord broke and now I'm trying to install a new cord. I pulled the assembly apart and put the new cord in and it works great, but it hangs out about 8". I know there must be some nice little trick to have the cord/handle return all the way...
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