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    1976 Mercury 1150 - Water Problems, Several of Them

    Not going to try ??
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    1976 Mercury 1150 - Water Problems, Several of Them

    Did you try tightening the cover bolts ?
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    Setting points on 50's-70's Evinrudes with a meter

    Condensers often test good on the MERC-O-TRONIC magneto analyzer.-----But fail when warmed up.----They are not big $$ and I say install fresh new ones.
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    Let the first liar say they have never done this.

    It would really be an oops if you were teaching the grandkids and pulled this stunt.
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    1976 Mercury 1150 - Water Problems, Several of Them

    Some will argue.----If the leak got worse ,then the risk is water getting inside the motor via carburetors.-----That could reduce the motor to scrap.----So you need to repair that now , if not sooner.
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    2016 Tohatsu 20 issues

    I would first inspect water pump impeller.
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    Setting points on 50's-70's Evinrudes with a meter

    The timing fixture is nothing but a time saving shop tool.-----It is a " dummy flywheel "----If I do not have the timing fixture handy , I lift the flywheel on and off to set the points.
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    Mystery hole evinrude 70

    I bought 21 of those 3 cylinder motors at auction one time.----So , yes I have seen it on everyone of them.----I assume you are baffled by your first motor ----Sorry to be blunt.
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    Mystery hole evinrude 70

    Not strange at all !!
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    Mystery hole evinrude 70

    It is a bolt hole I believe.----One of bolts to hold the block together.---I will leave you alone now.
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    Mystery hole evinrude 70

    Maybe stick a wee pin in the hole and turn that bolt.-----See what happens.
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    Mystery hole evinrude 70

    That is absolutely normal.-----It is the bolt hole to hold the block together !-----Once you have this motor apart you will see all this simplicity.
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    Setting points on 50's-70's Evinrudes with a meter

    Throttle position does NOT matter.-----You are timing the MAGNETO to get maximum spark.----The timing of spark relative to TDC is automatic.
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    1976 Mercury 1150 - Water Problems, Several of Them

    Repair of outboards is not that hard.---Just need a manual and some time.
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    1976 Mercury 1150 - Water Problems, Several of Them

    A new motor with warranty is a good option.-----No need to fret and get dirty hands.
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    1976 Mercury 1150 - Water Problems, Several of Them

    Remove cover around sparkplugs.----Replace gasket.----Water out the exhaust is normal.-----Shift quickly.----Do not ease it into gear.----So no " granny shifting " on outboard motors !
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    Evinrude 70 hp issue

    How did this motor run for you last season?-----Why are you working on / trouble shooting this motor ?----Is it on a stand and in the normal running position ?----Model # of this motor ?
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    Evinrude 70 hp issue

    Normal I think.
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    How to manually raise 1974 Mercury 85 with power trim

    Look inside the boat.----Look for a knob under the oil reservoir.----Turn the knob and see if motor can be lifted.
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    Evinrude 70 hp carb question

    So there is no issue here !-----Do you agree ?
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