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    Tohatsu M50D tilt trim tear down-seal

    Hi,<br /><br />What is the best way to get the top of the pump casing off? I got it hot enough to get fluid boiling around the shaft, tapped just below the lid with a hammer and tryed to get it lose with a home made scanner wrench. I used 1/4" bolts for the hole size. Is that the right size? The...
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    Tohatsu M50D tilt/trim cap come off counterclockwise?

    Hi,<br /><br />I've got a tilt/trim on a Tohatsu and would like to know if the pump cap comes off counterclockwise. I think it should as the nuts come that way.<br /><br />My Father used to defuse Japanese explosives and said everything worked backwards at that time.<br /><br />So we aren't...
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    Tohatsu M50D tilt/trim top seal replaceable?

    Tohatsu M50D tilt/trim top seal replaceable? Hi,<br /><br />Does anyone know of a different make of top seal that will work in a Tohatsu M50D 3E3 #50597 outboard motor? Is the seal replaceable or is the rod guide-piston assembly pressed into one piece so it can't be done?<br /><br />Thank you. Bob
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    Trolling motor repair manuals available?

    Hi,<br /><br />I've checked the library system and talked with Minn Kota about any repair manuals available without any luck.<br /><br />Does anyone know of any? Thanks. Bob
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    Does my Mercury 1968 20 motor have coils?

    I would like to find out if my 1968 20 hp twin with the red band SN# 2436396 has coils or the other type of ignition. I can't tell without taking off the flywheel which I'd rather not do of course. Thanks a lot. Bob
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    How to test solenoid with multimeter?

    Would someone tell me how to test a solenoid with an ohms and volt meter without having to crank the engine? Thank you very much. Bob
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    1985 8hp Evinrude water system is plugged up

    Hi, <br />I have a 1985 8hp Evinrude E8RCob that won't pump water. It has a new impeller and is turning but has a bunch of play in it, like 1/4". It has a round key in it and I was wondering if they came out with a better one to replace it? <br />I took off the lower unit and plugged the water...
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    50hp Evinrude barely turns over, control box wiring

    Hi,<br />I've got what I believe is a 1972 50hp Evinrude with manual Power pilot shift box. The plate and number are missing but I have an almost identical motor with electric lower unit and it is a 1972.<br />It recently had a different piston put in and just barely turns over. The starter and...
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    Tohatsu M50D linkage or lower unit problem

    Hello,<br /><br />My 50 hp outboard manual shift has to be help out of the neutral detent to keep the forward gears from grinding. <br />Is the problem in the linkage or lower unit gears? I can't see any way to adjust the detent lever.<br /><br />Thanks. Bob
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    1979 35 johnson gear shift lever play

    Hi,<br /><br />The gear shift lever moves back and forth 1/2" before going into gear. The prop goes out about 1/16". A mechanic said something might be lose in the gear case and to put synthetic lower unit oil in and run it till it quits, if it quits. There wasn't any ground metal in the old...
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    Tohatsu oil pump and tilt trim

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 50 HP Tohatsu M50D motor and would like to disconnect the oil pump and go to mixing the gas & oil. What is the proper procedure? Someone thought oil might be needed in the pump at all times to prevent damaging parts.<br /><br />Also, the tilt trim jerks especially towards...
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    Sears/Elgin water pump problem

    Hello,<br /><br />I have an early 50's 7.5 HP Elgin/Sears outboard that has forward and neutral shifting. <br /><br />I would like to know the path of the water through the motor or maybe you can tell me if I have it figured out.<br /><br />We first cleaned out the water shroud on the right...
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    Loose shifting lever 79 35hp Johnson

    Hello,<br /><br />I've got a 1979 35hp Johnson and the shift lever has 12" of play in the shift lever. When moving it that much the prop moves in and out a little bit.<br /><br />What can this mean? Thanks a lot. Bob
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    air won't purge form Tohatsu oil line

    Hi,<br /><br />I drained the oil tank on a 50D Tohatsu 50 HP motor, then refilled it. I opened the purge screw but the air won't go out of the line. What should I do?<br /><br />Thanks. Bob
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    Tohatsu 50D control cable hookup

    Hi,<br /><br />We have a Tohatsu 50D and I can't figure out how to hook up the controls to the plate in the engine compartment. The owners manual doesn't help.<br /><br />It is a little confusing as to which one is the shift and throttle cables because they are both operated throught the large...
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    Minnekota repair manual or advice

    Hi,<br /><br />I have looked in the library for a MinneKota repair manual with no luck. Is there one available?<br /><br />Or,<br /><br />Could someone tell me how to fix a Turbo 65 36# model? SN#MKJE0052897.<br /><br />My Dad took one apart once,got a new ORing but it still leaked. A manual...
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    Ontour paddle boat address for parts

    Hi,<br /><br />I need the address for Ontour paddle boats in Canada. We need a pedal. <br /><br />There doesn't seem to be anyone selling paddle boats in Cape Coral or Ft Meyers FL. Thanks.
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    I/O Merc driveshaft bearing and seal cost to repair?

    Could someone tell me the average cost of repairing a driveshaft seal and bearing in the transom of a 1986 Merc Cruiser 140 hp with alpha 1 unit? Thanks. Bob
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    Manual tilt trim for 35-40 hp -find used or make one

    Hi,<br /><br />There used to be a hydraulic tilt trim that was controled by a small lever at the console. I would like to find one for a 1979 35 Johnson although they might fit several models. They are no longer made that I know of. <br /><br />Another alternative is to make one. Has anyone done...
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    Merc Cruiser alpha 1 tilt trim motor stuck

    Hi,<br /><br />We have a 1986 Merc Cruiser 140 hp alpha 1 unit. The tilt trim motor is getting juice like it should but the motor is stuck. The manual I looked and didn't have anything on cleaning the motor.<br /><br />What could I do to fix it? What would a used unit cost here in Florida?<br...
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