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    1956 MK25 tiller removal

    It's been a while since I've posted, but I'm working on my first Mercury and need some advice from someone more experienced. I have to replace the tiller and cross shaft on my '56 MK25, and need to know the proper sequence for removal. I've been trying to remove the large nut on the cross...
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    Last run 2008

    Had to qet in one more run, and today was above forty and sunny. I was itching to try out the 1960 Johnson 10 after converting it back to a short shaft. The earlier test in the barrel showed no water, and dropping the lower unit again showed that the pump grommet had jammed down in the...
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    10hp QD-21 driveshaft stuck in powerhead

    Gentlemen, I'd like to convert my QD-14 back to a short shaft, but have been unable to pull the driveshaft from the powerhead. I have separated the lower unit and have the powerhead off so I have access. I have tried soaking it in penetrating oil forever, exerting hammerblows to visegrips on...
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    1959 Model F Pics

    I know how nice it is to have photos to look at, so I'm including some of the fourteen footer that I've had for a few years now. The pic of the truck is how I brought it home from Wisconsin to Cape Cod, with the '56 Evinrude in the bed and those original oars! The shot of the rooster tail is...
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    Bare Bones Boating. Is simpler better?

    I'm new to these forums, but I thought I'd throw out a line. Is it just me, or isn't a solid 14 footer and a sweet outboard just about all you need to have a blast on the water? My Dad had an 18' MFG with a 100 Johnson when I was growing up, but other than carrying more people (and sucking up...
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