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    Evinrude Mariner 6 HP 1965 Model 6502, 6503 3 fin prop

    It was clearly mentioned ( post #9 ) that the 7.5 HP of 56 can have a gearcase of a 6 HP up to 79 fitted.-----There was no mention of 1995 model 6 HP !!
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    What size motor to get for my boat?

    Use a 25 HP motor.
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    1990 175 xp overheating at idle

    Go to your local ramp and test run.
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    1975 25hp Evinrude

    That leakage may be normal.-----Perhaps caused by it running on 1 cylinder.----Post compression test results.-----Does spark jump a gap of 5/16" or more on both leads ?-----New diaphragm on the fuel pump would be my fix.
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    1990 175 xp overheating at idle

    Is water at least 8" above the impeller in your test tub ??
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    JOHNSON 200 HP VENOM FUEL PROBLEMS...already cleaned carbs!!

    Just start a new thread.----Easy to do.----Find it at top of the---- " home page" -----orange rectangle.
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    Mercury 60 (6HP) Serial# 2080810 Tune-Up Help

    Might just need breaker points cleaned.-----Post some information.-----Do a compression test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more.------It will need a new water pump impeller.-----A Mercury dealer will help with parts.------Not hard to find.
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    Rattling sound 1984 Evinrude 50hp

    Your motor needs repairs.----Take it apart.
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    Help this rookie Read Timing

    Looks like it would be easy to match up the paint / rust / witness marks to put the flex plate in the right spot.-----Easy to me.
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Post # 85 is very clear I think.
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    Buzzer won’t Stop

    Is the buzzer defective ?
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    1990 Force 120HP #2 Cyl zero compression and upon opening piston shows damage

    Johnson / Evinrude " gel seal "----or----Loctite 518 ----Use nothing else.
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    Evinrude Mariner 6 HP 1965 Model 6502, 6503 3 fin prop

    The newer gearcases can be fitted !!----Just need to know how.
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    Air intake 1975 20 hp

    Take a very good look at the lower cowling.-----The motor is nearly 50 years old.-----I am sure there is a way for air to get in.-----Otherwise it would have been modified many years ago.
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    1975 Merc 7.5 thunderbolt hard starting

    Good luck sorting it out.
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    Gas leak while priming

    It is a bowl and not a " bowel " I think.-----Easy to take carburetor apart for inspection.-----And yes you need to inspect bowl for warpage.----Fairly common issue on them.
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    1975 Merc 7.5 thunderbolt hard starting

    Your motor needs 5 things to start and run.----Spark at the right time.----Cylinder compression.-----Correct amount of fuel in the carburetor.-------Correct amount of fuel going into the intake air.---Crankcase compression.----I believe you are missing one of the latter 2.---- So inspect...
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    1975 Merc 7.5 thunderbolt hard starting

    Your hard to start condition likely has to do with lack of crankcase compression ----Carburetor issues or both.-----Crankshaft seals are known to go hard and crispy on those.-----In my opinion it is all easy to repair.-----Up to you to open a tool box.
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    1984 65 trim replacement

    Use ----" fleabay " -----Make sure you get a fresh water one.----Get one with a " 2 wire motor " and get the box with relays and wiring.-----A complete blown up motor is the best option-----Not sure what is in your area.-----Lots in some fresh water areas.-----Salt water likely destroyed all of...
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    1984 65 trim replacement

    your location ?-----Also lots of them on " fleabay "
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