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    What is an L-drive

    Is an L-drive an outboard with a separate drive attached to it somehow, or what? How do they compare to other engines as far as how easy they are to work on?
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    How to test if "hot" light is weak

    Just replaced the impeller on 68 85hp Evinrude, but hot light still comes on after a couple minutes idleing. How do I test to see if the light is working properly and do they get weak over time to where it isn't really hot? If it is working properly, what would cause one to get hot? I made...
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    Lower unit won't come all the way off

    I have a '68 85hp Evinrude that needs a water pump replaced. I took the lower set of bolts off and the lower unit comes down about 1 inch then stops. Is there something up toward the top of the driveshaft that would cause it to hang? It sounds like something hits something when it stops coming...
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    68 85hp water pump replacement

    Which row of bolts do I take out to replace water pump in 68 85hp Evinrude. There is a row right above the water intake, and another about 6 inches up. Thanks, Steve
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    engine dies when put in reverse

    I had a gimble bearing and bellows put in a 1983 140 w/ alpha 1 drive on it. I removed and installed the drive but had a shop put in the bearing and bellows. I made sure the shifter was in forward and everything lined up on the drive when installed. Now, when I put it in reverse, the thing on...
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    reinstalling outdrive

    I am trying to reinstall the outdrive on a 1983 140hp after a bellows and gimble bearing replacement. It is an alpha 1 outdrive that goes on so far and then stops. It looks like the u-joints are hitting the housing. Any tricks to getting it back on?
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    ignition switch bypass?

    If I unhook the wires to the ignition switch and use a jumper to crank my 68 85hp evinrude, will it spark if the ignition switch was keeping it from sparking. Is this a good way to test if the ignition switch is bad?
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    '68 85hp worth fixing?

    I just bought a boat that has an Evinrude 1968 85 hp on it. I was just wanting the boat because I have a '73 Merc 115 that I have been using and works fine. I put a battery on the Evinrude yesterday just to see what would happen, it had been sitting for 10 years or so. It turned over but...
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    water inside boat damage

    If the plug is left in a boat and it gets quite a bit of water in it, (nearly up to the top of the oil filter) will the water get into the bellows etc. and do damage to the drive?
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    rpm's drop after about 10 minutes

    I am trying to get my neigbors boat going for him. Last fall I went to put it in his garage for the winter, and discovered he had left the plug in it and it had water about halfway up the oil filter. It is a 140hp 4 cylinder, 1983 I think. I pulled the plug and let it drain. When I tried to...
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    boat slows down after 10 minutes

    sorry wrong forum
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    Engine year etc.

    I am not having any luck finding out what year this mercruiser engine is. The serial is A564540 and the tag says mcm 140 model. But I can't find the year and liter size of the engine. Can someone help? Thanks, Steve:(
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    85hp electric shift

    I came across an Evinrude 85hp with electric shift, and didn't know where to look for the serial # on it. It looks like an older motor. I was wondering how many years they made an 85hp with push button shifting, and where to look for the serial #. The guy that has it said he would take $300...
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    What year is this motor?

    When did Merc start v-6 instead of straight 6? Thanks, Steve
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    Run w/out oil, locked up, repair?

    I was wondering if it is worth the trouble to get a motor (75hp johnson) that was run without oil and locked up and possibly rebuild it. What damage is possible to motor in this siutation and what would probably have to be done if worth fixing. Thanks, Steve
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    Cold natured motor

    I have a '73 115 inline 6 that would not start today. Since it has gotten cold, it won't hardly start in the mornings. I use it everyday to make a living, if it can't be made to be reliable and start when it is cold, I guess I will look for a different motor. I have rebuilt the carbs, and it...
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    trim cylinder rebuild or replace o ring

    My '73 115hp leaks bad on one trim cylinder. When trimmed up fluid runs out bottom of cylinder and it trims down. It looks like on the exploded picture I have to take the ram out and disassemble it to put in o rings anyway, so would it be a good idea to replace all o rings and seals or is this...
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    Fuel drips out carbs when tilted

    '73 1150 inline 6 If I pump the bulb tight with motor down in run position then tilt it forward for trailering, fuel runs out carbs. Is fuel supposed to run out of the carbs when the motor is tilted forward? Is this only on this motor or do all motors do that? Thanks, Steve
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    '73 115hp float adjustment

    Just rebuilt carbs and fuel drips out of carbs when running. I can't find the specs on float adjustment for my motor. Is the procedure for my motor on here somewhere, or can someone tell me the procedure.:confused: Thanks, Steve
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    Carbs: Rebuild or clean?

    Do the parts in carbs wear out and need replacing, or do they usually just get gummed up from fuel being left in them, so that taking them apart and cleaning with carb cleaner will work just as good? :D Thanks, Steve
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