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  1. DamianJP

    1977 Evinrude 55HP Missing Gasket in Schematics?

    Hey guys I had a problem with the motor pissing steam. So I re did the water pump and L/U exhaust seals. And it still is getting steam out of the tell-tale. Im thinking its the 'head gasket' area seal(s). Im building up a small list of stuff to re seal this area when I came across Part #63 is...
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    1956 5.9 Comet Twin

    Hey guys I started a thread over at John's Old merc site. Check it out. http://johnsoldmercurysite.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=351 Im slowly working on this motor but I thought I would branch out and see If you guys have any input. Specifically about my leak around the spark plugs. This...
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    Old/New 1989 XR4 problems

    Hey guys Just did my Carbs Fuel Pump Primer Bulb Water sep. Termostat's Poppit Took her out and it was awsome. Haven't been on the boat in awhile and it ran like a raged ape. Really forgot the speed she has. Also I took off my hydro fin and the cavitation problem I was having went away...
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    Lower Unit Slipping? Need advice and help.

    Hello Motor is a 1989 150 XR4 with the stock L/U that came with the XR4's. When I get to a certain speed , take a hard enough turn , or trim the motor too high I would lose speed and and have abit of RPM loss. I thought it was the prop spinning due to a spun hub. I etched a line into the prop...
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    Still dead in the water, no spark 2 and 3 cylinders

    Hey guys My friend is having spark issues on a 1999 3cyl mercury 50hp. Cylinder 2 and 3 wont spark. Switched CDM's around same 2 and 3 still down. Got a New stator and voltage regulator still 2 and 3 down. He did have a small end of one of the magnets in the inside of the flywheel crack...
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    Advice, I need a good multimeter and DVA.

    Hello all My recent problem me and a friend had trouble shooting electrics mad me think I need some more tools for my arsenal. Is this multi meter I have now good and do I just need a good compatible DVA or should I shop for them both? I currently have this multi meter by craftsman Specs...
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    1999 Mercury 50HP 2-Stroke Need electrical help

    Hey guys Its a Electric start and Tilt and trim version. My friend has a motor that recently Fried the 2 yellow wires that hook the Stator to the Rectifier/Voltage Regulator. Im thinkin the Rectifier/Voltage reg. went out and took the stator with it. It fires only on the top cylinder and he...
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    Dial indicator tool

    Hi everyone Was looking thru my manual and doing some studying on timing my XR4. I see that checking the timing pointer calls out for Mercury tool C-91-58222A1 Dial Indicator. I'm seeing it for around $150, is that about right? I seen some at harbor freight, a dial one and a digital one for...
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    1992 Johnson 150 V-6 Silver Star Series need advice

    Hello guys I looking at a rig with a Johnson 150 V-6 Silver Star Series and needed some advice. Hull is fine needs some TLC but nothing I can't handle. My question is about the motor. Is there problems with this year or the Silver Star series? Guy said I can do compression test and run it in...
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    Whats it worth? 1994 Evinrude 40HP

    Hello Gentalmen said previous owner put a new power head on and it is low hours on it. OMC prop, battery cables , remote control , new water pump. Just need steering. Said runs like new and will demo. Also will take compression, he says it have even 140 PSI on both cylinders. He seems honest...
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    Oil Ratio for a 1955-56 Merc Mark6 Comet Twin Silent Six

    Need to know what Oil ratio a 1955-56 Merc Mark6 Comet Twin Silent Six takes. Thanks, DamianJP
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    Mercury Mark 6 Comet twin 5.9 hp questions

    Hey guys Iv'e found a older merc I can get for about $150 and it was a Mark 6 Comet twin 5.9 HP. My only concern is getting parts. Serial number is 951315 and I think its a 1955 but not sure, If anyone can help me with more info that would rock. Were would I get parts and prices for parts for...
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    Keep burning up impellers, 3 changed

    Hello We are going thru impellers very quick, about 3 in two months. Sea strainer is clean. And diver said the water intake hole is clean. All hoses are not soft and collapsing. The water pump itself have a small leak out of the back portion with the 4 spaces. Just a drip but it does get worse...
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    Cheaper Volvo Penta parts

    Hello I'm looking for a sea water pump 860629 superseded to 3583115. Cheapest I can find is $560 , can anyone point me in the right direction to get one cheaper and for other future parts. For a TAMD41P-A. Thanks, DamianJP
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    Im stumped...damn temp sender wires

    Hello all I know I posted about this before but I'm still stumped. The gauge doesn't read unless I hook up the solid brown and a wire clipped from the circle silver clip on temp sender both to the temp gauge. See Pic I thought I just need the brown wire. Then when I bought the clip on temp...
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    Lowrance HDS Slow GPS refresh rate

    Hello all I just downloaded the latest version of software 3.5 and it still didn't fix my problem. The GPS refreshes so slow I can't anchor up on a spot to blackfish. My older lowrances combos all got me right on the spot first time everytime with nice and smooth GPS refresh rates. This new...
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    Poppit brass part (remove/install)

    Hello I just got my two new poppit metal pieces today. And it seems I have to reuse my old 90 degree brass fitting because the piece did not come with one. Two questions please... Removal of old brass fitting I Soaked some CRC freeze out on it but it wont budge. Can I heat it abit? What is...
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    No Longer Available seal for VOLTAGE REGULATOR

    Hello all I just seen theres another seal on the back of the exhaust divider for the VOLTAGE REGULATOR, it is NLA . How can I seal it back up when Im done changing the exhaust divider cover gasket? Heres the schematic, it is part 6...
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    Mercury's XR series...What makes it an XR?

    Hello all Iv'e been trying to find out what the XR series is really all about and maybe what XR stands for if it does anything. What did they do differently to make it into an XR? Anyone have an history on them like how they came about. Also whats the blackmax series too...
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    Clogged exhaust divider plate symptoms?

    Hello all Done almost all the gaskets that I can get at to so far. But the last one left is the exhaust divider plate in the center of the back of the motor. Someone told me that this is a critical to keep clean, is this true? What are the symptoms of one being blocked up? What damage can...
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