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    Lower unit filled with grease

    Does this motor still have the automatic oiler / oil tank installed ?----If so it should be removed and thrown away.----Then mix at 50:1 in your fuel tank.-----The ignition parts are big $$ items.----Do you have an ohmmeter ?
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    starter motor help

    Look for a private message.----You need a starter from a 1965 to 1970 model 33 HP or 1965 to 1976 model 40 HP .----And sorry ---sometimes the sellers will always tell you everything fits !
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    Bowriders that handle waves well?

    Post #1 did not mention Ocean-----It says rougher water !-----I would not own a bowrider myself !
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    Bowriders that handle waves well?

    I would not take a bow rider out where there are big waves.-----Bilge pumps are not big enuff.
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    starter motor help

    I would pick a starter from a 1965 to 1976 model 33 / 40 HP.----There are lots of those around !!
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    starter motor help

    The starter in the 3rd picture would have been off a much newer motor.-----A 1969 and newer 3 cylinder 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 HP or a 1971 to 2005 model 2 cylinder 50 HP.-----I have never seen or knew it could fit on a 35 HP like yours.------The starter for your 35 was used on the 28 / 33 / 40 hp...
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    1999 75HP Force/Mercury Odd Lower Unit Oil Residue

    It is marketed by Mercury.-----It sure is not a Mercury !!------Was motor run shortly before draining the oil ?
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    Vintage lower unit mechanic SoCal.

    Back in the day you could find a shop to make you a custom lot of 100 gearboxes.-----Today these small firms have all but disappeared.-----So buckle down and learn how to inspect assemble this thing yourself.------But wait, ----Don't spend any beer tokes till you have done a complete evaluation...
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    Gear position problem after impeller change

    Clicking in neutral means that clutch dog is not in the correct position.----Too close to forward or too close to reverse.
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    89 evinrude wiring around the power pack

    Model #----A 1974 model or a 2001 model ??---If you answer the questions perhaps I can help you.-----Otherwise I just step aside.----Normally the wires plug in.-----But I have no clue what you actually have in your hands !
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    Vintage lower unit mechanic SoCal.

    Very few Honda , Yamaha units around in 1965 I say.-----I say it is a lot of help telling the owner that it is not exotic machinery.----Similar to outboards with sliding clutch dog , gears and bearings.-----I think this unit ( Eaton ??? ) is custom made..-------Does not look like anything from...
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    90 hp optimax starting issues

    I would never own one of these things.-----Might even be hard to find a dealer to work on it.----Do a compression test on it.----Post the numbers here.-----Perhaps have a shop do an inspection / service filters / water pump.
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    I can't believe that folks are ready / have spent $50,000 for a vehicle based on pictures and a promise.----These start ups have never sold a vehicle.-----No dealer network.-----No reputation.
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    Keeping boat interior (carpeting / fabric) "nice"

    I see fishing boats with every inch covered in carpet.-----I am thinking the carpet hides a lot of things.------Boats are meant to be enjoyed, with few rules..-----
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    Vintage lower unit mechanic SoCal.

    Lots of pictures on line.------The gearbox is similar to many big outboards.-----Easy to work on in my opinion.------Finding parts or shop to work on it might be a challenge.
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    Help with 1974 chrysler 1057hf

    Looks like there is only 1 coil on it.
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    Gear position problem after impeller change

    Propeller must be turned to shift to reverse.
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    Michigan SMC 58 prop diameter and pitch?

    Be a 10 1/2 X 14 and it is bronze I believe.----Might not be easy to find a 14" pitch today.
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    Gear position problem after impeller change

    Is this a 2 hp motor or a 300 HP motor ?
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    Mercury 650 Pee Hole - Volume of water?

    Water jacket gasket could be leaking.----Most of the cooling water goes out with exhaust.-----Comes out at the prop.
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