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    Need part #

    Johnson 4 Deluxe, model number J4RDHCUD. Need part number for powerhead base gasket. It is not 324611 as that the water plate gasket that bolts to powerhead. Shop.Evinrude.com and boats.net do not show it or I am overlooking it big time...
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    Which outboard would you choose?

    Re: Which outboard would you choose? That odd as 90% of the pontoons I service in drystack are Yammys 90-225hp:confused:
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    Oil drain and vent plug seals

    Re: Oil drain and vent plug seals Better to use the newer o-ring gasket as it reusable,doesnt stick and keeps buildup from forming around screw base. It is used on all the newer Merc/Mercruiser engines and is a yellow style seal with rubber coating, part # 830749.
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    First I6 115 rebuild project - advice would be awesome :)

    Re: First I6 115 rebuild project - advice would be awesome :) The difference is .100" between the height on the "eyebrow" on pistons. Total heights are usually 3.300" ( from bottom skirt to top "eyebrow" ) for a low dome and 3.400" for a high dome. This is relates to about a 10-15 psi reduction...
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    First I6 115 rebuild project - advice would be awesome :)

    Re: First I6 115 rebuild project - advice would be awesome :) If it was mine I would repair the newer(1979 ADI) engine block, use crank,rods,main bearing & reed block from older engine as they will fit. Install new low dome ported pistons,check reed stop height, do the restrictor mod's...
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    Mercury 650 and 850 Lower Units Interchangeable?

    Re: Mercury 650 and 850 Lower Units Interchangeable? The 13ft Allison with 150xs inline powerhead on 1986 midsection. It has had the following: bored .020 oversize,enlarged/modified boost port on block and piston,modified transfer port covers,thinned and enlarged reed blocks,modified megaphone...
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    1988 mercury 135hp V6, tear down, crank case cover problem... help please

    Re: 1988 mercury 135hp V6, tear down, crank case cover problem... help please Yep..... you got me "J":D Each red line is a stud with nut...1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 1988 135hp soon to be listed for parts on craigslist and Ebay :rolleyes:
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    velocity stacks inline 6 merc

    Re: velocity stacks inline 6 merc The XS cowling just "wrapped " the engine in cool air and did not really contribute to making any HP. A velocity stack really is for looks and does little for air flow or HP. Back when I raced a Land & Sea velocity stacks when tested and all it showed was it...
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    150 bog problem

    Re: 150 bog problem
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    can't id this merc!!

    Re: can't id this merc!! Hey Cletus, I didnt mean to upset ya, there are certain things that I see that are/can give you problems with running and safety. I added notes to your pic's on what I think could/can cause you problems with performance/maintenance/safety. Do as you wish as this is a...
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    Drilled exhaust

    Re: Drilled exhaust Here ya go....
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    ss prop size for tower of power?

    Re: ss prop size for tower of power? My neighbor has one of these and he runs a 19 pitch.......
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    79 Mercury OB switchbox vs. rectifier.

    Re: 79 Mercury OB switchbox vs. rectifier. Mercury Rectifier Troubleshooting The rectifier can remain in place, but all wires will need to be removed from the rectifier. CAUTION: Make sure the battery is disconnected prior to servicing. Here are the steps: Ensure all wires have been removed...
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    Prestolite Trim/Tilt help?

    Re: Prestolite Trim/Tilt help? Thats a tilt only unit and the release valve if I remember correctly should be flat.
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    Help with 1996 Johnson engine fuel problem?

    Re: Help with 1996 Johnson engine fuel problem? I had same problem with a Ranger pro boat last year(520series). The boat fuel lines had degraded internally and chunks of rubber had selector switch nipples clogged. When you pumped bulb it was slow to refill...
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    How do you bleed an oil pump?

    Re: How do you bleed an oil pump? Heck yea!!! :DIs there anything else to do???:confused: Going Monday to float n fly for some smallies!!!!;):D:D
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    1987 Evinrude 200hp outboard resto/rebuild

    Re: Update 02-09-2011 Re: Update 02-09-2011 Since your gone this far go ahead and replace the nut on bottom of swivel shaft as it will eliminate the lower end play. All these older motors suffer this fate as the nut and collar wears. It takes a 1-7/16 socket if I remember correctly and a 6 ft...
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    Lower unit ID help-maybe Verado

    Re: Lower unit ID help-maybe Verado If it is 1:62 ratio its likey a Mercrusier unit and its easy to tell as it will have oil passage hole on gear housing flange.That casting was a generic from what I found....
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    Changing Motor Mounts on a 1994 Mercury 115 HP Help!!!!

    Re: Changing Motor Mounts on a 1994 Mercury 115 HP Help!!!! The shift shaft has no effect on lower mounts. Below is pictures and instruction to remove/replace them. If your talking about uppers mounts near shift shaft below carbs, you will have to remove powerhead (see pic below) To replace...
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    brown band 150hp mercury 85ish

    Re: brown band 150hp mercury 85ish Here ya go, not pretty but it will get er done!!!!:D:D
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