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    Old Honda BF75 and BF100 Paint.

    Hi folks, After acquiring a 1985 vintage Honda BF100 that has good compression and spark and is oil tight, I started sprucing it up with the usual lower end inspection, impeller, new ignition etc. But this one had some serious lower end algae and corrosion, plus scratch issues and the previous...
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    1970 Evinrude 6hp spark issues.

    Here's a new one to me, and I've been working with engines for a long time. I've done new coils/points/condensers/ on this motor and now it runs good (one one cylinder!) Upper cylinder doesn't fire, pulling the plug wire off when running does nothing. Not even any of the snapping you usually...
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    1969 Merc 1000 starts, idles, runs but wont rev

    Hi. I'm in dire need of a quick suggestion on where to look. 1969 Merc 1000 that has had carbs properly cleaned and link n sync and good fuel and new plugs etc. Its not a simple thing. It will start and idle on all 6,.... run on muffs perfect (of course) then under load will not rev past 2000rpm...
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    1979 20hp throttle/advance linkage.

    Hi. Forgive me if this has been covered and I failed to find it in a search. I've recently acquired a 1979/1980 Merc 20hp. Someone has messed with it changing from remote controls back to tiller. This is where I come in. It was put together by the previous owner but parts were missing/installed...
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    1979 20hp throttle/advance linkage.

    Hi. Forgive me if this has been covered and I failed to find it in a search. I've recently acquired a 1979/1980 Merc 20hp. Someone has messed with it changing from remote controls back to tiller. This is where I come in. It was put together by the previous owner but parts were missing/installed...
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    Johnson 40 steering bracket

    Hi. I've got a 1972 Johnson 40 on a grew 140ss that I got without a steering system or engine. I've managed over the winter to acquire both, but I'm stumped right at the point of connecting the engine to the cable. Its a teleflex safe-t-steer rotary with the transom bracket. Can anyone tell me...
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    Original McCulloch Fuel Tank Worth Anything ?

    Hi, bought what i thought was a typical old steel OMC fuel tank for $10 today, I needed another spare tank. Turns out on the other side from the picture the seller had posted on kijiji was an original McCullock Stowaway Fuel tank sticker. After researching,.... it cannot be any newer than...
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    65 Sportwin impeller and housing question, need Expert advice

    Winter project: 1965 9.5 Sportwin. My philosophy for old outboards: #1 can you get it to run? #2 can you get it to run for more than 5 seconds? #3 if you can get it to run more than 5 seconds, stop and pull the lower to check/drain/refill the gear lube and replace plastic washers #4 replace...
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    72 Johnson 40 wiring diagram

    Evenin' mates. New winter project. I've got a 40EL72E. Its got a wiring harness, but some gorilla hacked it off leaving only bare wires inside the long rubber conduit thats supposed to go up to the ignition switch in the remote. This is a battery start only system, no generator. I've got 5...
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    Merc Inline Distributor Cap Markings

    Quick question for those in the know. I cant seem to find the answer to this question in my manual. If you look inside the distributor cap on a '69 Merc 1000ss with Thunderbolt type 2 ignition (CDI but no points) one of the terminals that the rotor contacts is marked with a 1. Is this supposed...
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    69 1000ss No power! Tower experts help?

    I've had this I6 for a few months now and I finally got to water test it today. Was a big failure! I wanted to test on a weekday at a deserted launch with a full grown helper in case I had troubles, but with the weather I had no choice but to put her in the water on Sunday afternoon at a busy...
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    9.8 coil replacement

    In following up to my previous posts : showthread.php?t=299772 I can't think of anything else except I have coils that wont fire under compression. I'm pretty sure that merc part 802371A1 is no longer available, and Sierra and Old Mercs are a little confusing in their replacement part numbers...
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    Outboard tech's opinion requested / merc 9.8 wont run

    1969 merc 110 (9.8) will not run. I'm not new to engines at all. I've repaired my fair share of Auto/Motorcycle/Marine over the years. I'm pretty much aware of what it takes to get things like this working. I've worked on everything 2 or 4 stroke, 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 8 cylinders. Points and...
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    merc1000 with strange fitting

    Hi, I just picked this motor up and was wondering if anyone has ever seen a fitting like the picture below. It doesn't quite look home made. Is it some kind of flushing kit that you've seen before? I haven't taken off the hose clamps to find out whats underneath. Any clues gurus? Also, I've been...
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    Johnson 60 twin abruptly stopped peeing.

    Hi Gents, I've been reading the forums for a few weeks now and you guys have a wealth of knowledge, hope you might have some experience with what just happened to me. The engine: 81 J60ELCIA: new to me about 3 weeks ago. No history known. Run on the muffs like a champ, even had it in a barrel...
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