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    Why can’t I find information on my Mercury outboard using my S/N????

    Was at a shop the other day.-----Mechanic owner said he was shutting down the service aspect of the business.-----Too many ----" want it by the weekend types "---With no money.------Going to concentrate on rebuilding / selling of big outboards.
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    Lower unit compatibility

    Post model # of the 2 motors.-----There may be a difference in driveshaft length and shift rods.
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    Head with no holding tank, is this illegal?

    Fish poop in the ocean. -----So a bit of #2 does not matter.----Certainly less damaging than all the plastics and " forever " chemicals / medicines that end up in the ocean.
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    Head with no holding tank, is this illegal?

    Local coast guard will know the regulations.----Might be a hefty fine as well.
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    Identifying old SS OMC prop size

    See they are marked.----Have a bunch myself.----17 , 19 , 21 ,23" pitch.
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    1958 evinrude lark 35 hp 35514 water pump

    Inspect / test the thermostat.-----See post #6 on inspection / replacing just the impeller.
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    Johnson 130 High Altitude Jetting

    The local boat shop would likely Know what size to go to.-----I would try a 67D on that motor if I was running at 5000'.----What are the compression numbers?----Try running with timing light one cylinder at a time and see how spark behaves.
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    mid 1990s mercury 75 problems

    Correct.---Pull starter apart for inspection.----If starter does not spin flywheel fast enuff there will be no spark.-----The common answer on posts of this nature is --" there is nothing wrong with the starter "
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    mid 1990s mercury 75 problems

    Get battery load tested.----Pull starter apart for inspection.
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    Transom adaptor from 15" to 20"?

    Some will argue.-----My approach would be to put electric start on the Evinrude 35 HP.
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    1977 75hp evinrude 3 cyl

    What is your motor doing / not doing.----Timing does not go out of adjustment on these.
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    1958 evinrude lark 35 hp 35514 water pump

    Put hammers away and stop yanking.-----Remove 2 wee covers on the side and REMOVE one bolts from shift rod connecter.-----Do a complete evaluation of this motor BEFORE spending any beer tokens.-----Be silly to have a $200 water pump kit for a motor that is JUNK in my opinion.
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    Rebuilding gear case, random unknown washer

    Your wife or neighbor threw it in there just for fun.-----How did you determine shims for the pinion gear ??----Did you buy new factory gears for this motor ?
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    1958 evinrude lark 35 hp 35514 water pump

    You have to take the rear cover off !!----There is a hidden bolt comes down from above.
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    1958 evinrude lark 35 hp 35514 water pump

    That pump will have 2 tubes I think.-----impeller is 777213, ---plate 312613,----housing is 378348 ------Some will argue.-----My approach would be to inspect the parts FIRST as you may only need an impeller.------Complete kit is available ( often not listed for 58 models ) and may not fit in...
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    So you miss-understood the purpose of the driver coil.----Once again I am blunt.----If you are not sure how things work then the trouble shooting / repair may take a long time.-----We are now at post #151 and counting.----
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    The driver coil is to produce voltage for the ignition coils to step up to 30.000 volts at the plugs..-----A battery charging coil would be in addition to that driver coil , with yellow wires going to a rectifier.----Do you have a rectifier ??----Have you tested the driver coil ?----With 2 sets...
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    Evinrude 115 Won't Idle?

    Trouble shooting starts with a compression test.----Post your numbers here.----You did install a new impeller ?----You have verified that oil injection is working properly?
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    1958 evinrude lark 35 hp 35514 water pump

    I believe there are 2 different models of 35 HP with different water pumps.----Are there 2 water tubes on the pump or just 1 ?------Post pictures of this motor.---And is the model # correct ?
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    Gearcase

    Just 100 inch lbs.
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