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    Neutral Safety Switch - Where to buy?

    I had a problem starting my engine last weekend after a day on the lake and had to have a friend tow me home. Yesterday I finally got a chance to break out with my test light and this is what I found. Dash comes alive and everything seems ok. I used a screwdriver (I know, not the right...
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    Evinrude 9.9 Control Swap

    I have a 1975 Evinrude 9.9 and a Simplex dual lever control box. What I'd like to do is swap it for a single lever (dual action) control but I'm not sure which cables to use. On the outboard side I'll probably need universals and use the OMC connection kit. Where I'm stumped is on the control...
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    5.7 vortec conversion

    I'm looking at replacing my engine (1996 Merc 350 Magnum Alpha 1) and was curious what all it would take to convert it over to vortec heads (mine are pre vortec with center bolt valve covers). I know the intake needs to be changed but other than that, is there anything else I need to consider...
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    What to do next?

    So a few years back I had a major problem with the engine in my powerboat leaving me dead on the lake on a Sunday afternoon. I was towed to a nearby marina where I left the boat to be checked out. The next day the mechanic called and asked I come down and see something. The engine had a severe...
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    Weber Carb rebuild problems

    I've got a 1996 Mercruiser 350 Magnum with a Weber (aka Carter) 4 bbl carb. I'm in the middle of disassembling it for a rebuild and have run into a problem. While trying to remove one of the primary metering jets my screw driver slipped off and has screwed up the top to a point that I can...
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    1975 9.9 charging conversion

    The motor is a 1975 9.9 with electric start and am looking for a charging conversion for it. Does one exist? Is it possible to modify an existing kit to work on this motor? Thanks
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    Evinrude 9.9 control question

    Hello, I have a 1975 Evinrude 9.9 with electric start on my 25ft sailboat. It currently has a Simplex control box connected to it. Well recently one of the cables (shift) broke and while trying to dig into the box to see what cables I need I had thought of possibly changing the control...
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