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    Low rpm

    Do some inspection / trouble shooting on the 40 HP.
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    Low rpm

    First need to establish the condition of the 40 HP motor.-----To raise RPM you reduce pitch of the prop.----Try a 13" pitch.
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    The wee little bit of extra oil makes no difference.-----Did you install a new impeller ?----Revisit low speed mixture adjustment.-----I do not believe there is a thermostat on these.---So local water temperature changes idle.
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    Gear shifting issue evinrude 70

    On the 1960 to 1970 models of 40 HP you could even take the reverse gear and use it for forward.------Had to change the bushing.-----Not so simple on newer motors.
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    Gear shifting issue evinrude 70

    Water pump kit.----Seal kit.----Gears , clutch and labor.----It adds up quickly.
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    Gear shifting issue evinrude 70

    Note-----There are fewer and fewer mechanics around.----------And will these big $$$ EV cars be fixable or a throwaway item ??
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    Gear shifting issue evinrude 70

    Model # of the motor is needed.----Are you sure that you can turn these clutch dogs around ??----I thought they were clearly marked with ----" prop end " ----stamped on them.
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    Gear shifting issue evinrude 70

    Likely set you back about $1000 or more.-----You did try to set shift rod height I hope.-----How did you determine that clutch dog is bad ?
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    Need advise on old Mercury

    Taking the carburetor off can be tricky on those I believe.
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    Shift rods out of alignment?

    There is no adjustment at the connector.-----I think you need to adjust at the top shift lever.-----There are no other adjustments on the 35 HP models
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    Shift rods out of alignment?

    I doubt that any 2 cylinder 35 HP models used a shift rod height adjustment.-----Other than the lower shift rod must be fully screwed into the yoke.
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    Need advise on old Mercury

    That decal was used in the 79 model year.----Install a new impeller before you use the motor.
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    Spark plug recommendations for 1973 evinrude 65 triumph.

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    1966 Chrysler 50hp won't steer, missing fuel pump.

    Pumps off a Johnson / Evinrude could be fitted.
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    Gear shifting issue evinrude 70

    Sounds like you need to look into and set the shift rod height.
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    93 evinrude 25 hp primer

    It is normal for this to occur I believe !
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    BF5A - gear case pressure testing

    Threads would be metric.----A marine store might have an adapter.----Try----West Marine
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    93 evinrude 25 hp primer

    Most 2 stroke outboard motors do have oil recirculation systems.
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    Help! 1968 33 HP Evinrude

    That thick special O-ring fits in that recess. ----Must be driven in all the way so it stays in there.
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    Shift rods out of alignment?

    A 79 model 35 HP may not be involved in the " setting the shift rod height " scheme of things.
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