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    1969 Merc 350 hard to crank

    Hi all: Had a motor in storage for last 2 years. Someone comes along and wants to buy it. But they want to see it run first. Hook everything up to gas and battery, but when key is turned, the engine cranks VERY slowly (about 1-2 cranks per second). Take one plug out and seems to crank a...
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    New prop? - '84 Mariner 75hp

    Hi all: Got some nasty prop damage. Actually is a fix from a previous catastrophe that came undone this weekend. Prop mechanic who did the fix mentioned that it may not hold. It didn't, so I'm in the market for a new prop. However, when I went on the link on this page to get prices, I got a...
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    "blue book" for old motor

    Hi: Came across a '72 Merc 7.5hp outboard in good running condition and no apparent damage. Guy wants $400 for it. What would someone expect to pay for a motor of this type and condition? Thanks.
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    impeller question

    1969 Mercury 350 35hp outboard:<br /><br />Last year my boat was docked at a public dock in town. I used it several times, but near the end of the boating season, there was a stretch of 2 or 3 weeks where I didn't use the boat. I decided to pull the boat out of the water for the year (which...
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    prop OK?

    Does anybody think this looks bad enough for a re-work? I wanted to put the bomber in the water this weekend but thought I would gather two cents from others on the condition of the prop first. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    old champion outboard - what year? Not in Nunn

    Hello:<br /><br />Sorry for the what is my year question, but I couldn't find it Nunn's book. Champion outboard - single cylinder. Model number D1F. I think it is a 1940 given the progression of the model numbers before that one. (D1E for 1939; D1D for 1938; D1C for 1937, etc...) Is my...
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    1969 Mercury 200 20hp - LU tighten, no shift

    Hi<br /><br />I'm working on a motor for a friend. 1969 Mercury 200 20hp with a tiller handle. I have it all done except for one thing: with the lower unit on, but not tightened all the way up, the motor shifts alright. However, as I gradually tighten it, it becomes harder to shift...
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    18hp or 25hp? that is the question

    Hola:<br /><br />I looked at an old johnson outboard possibly to purchase. The cowl is the white square Johnson cowl that says 25hp on it (looks like late 60's or early to mid-70s hood). However, when i look at the model number and serial number I find:<br /><br />Model #: FD-17 M<br />Serial...
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    weight of Merc 200?

    Hi <br /><br />Anybody know what a good approximation or maybe the real weight of a 1973 Mercury 200 20hp outboard? <br /><br />Thanks.
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    question on running lights

    I tried to test lights last night with boat out of water on muffs. So, the unit was in neutral the whole time. Result: No lights in front (green/red light not lit up) and stern light also nonexistant. Lights did not appear to work at all.<br /><br />Question: Do I have to be in forward or...
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    selling mark 20h and have question

    Hi:<br /><br />I just listed my 1956 Mark 20H racing motor on ebay and I got a question from someone who may be interested. He specifically wondered if the serial number on the block matches the serial number on the tag. Where is the s/n located on the block for this motor. I checked my merc...
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    mark 20h magneto lever. Chinewalker, help!

    Hello:<br /><br />I'm cleaning up a 1956 Mark 20H motor and have a few questions. This isn't like the other old kickers I mess with so I'm a real newbie here. Chinewalker, I remember you having experience with these motors, so feel free to give yer $0.02 worth.<br /><br />I cannot budge the...
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    electrical question 1969 merc 350 35hp

    Hola <br /><br />I recently moved some wires and loosened the starter to get at the carb for a cleaning. In the reassembly process I could not remember how one of the wires (green braided) between the starter and starter solenoid is mounted (I know, my bad). <br /><br />Specifically, where...
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    dial indicator no spark plug adaptor

    Hello:<br /><br />I have a dial indicator with a magnetic holder base (i.e. no spark plug adaptor). Can this indicator be used to determine TDC for timing a 1969 Merc 350 35hp or do I need a spark plug adaptor?<br /><br />Many thanks in advance.
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    timing light for old merc

    Hello:<br /><br />Can any automotive DC inductive timing light work for checking timing on a 1969 Merc 350 35hp?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    69 merc 350 35hp - engine vibration

    My old merc motor does not vibrate at higher rpm's, but does vibrate a bit at low rpms (idle). Is this normal?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.
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    1969 merc 350 35hp fuel and fuel pump questions

    Hola:<br /><br />I've got a couple of questions about my 1969 Mercury 350 35hp outboard:<br /><br />1. Can someone describe to a layman (me) in layman's terms what "flooding" means? I mean flooding in regards to fuel, not in regards to keeping afloat. Part of the reason I ask is that the carb...
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    bow or transom mount? etc...

    hello all:<br /><br />I have a couple of questions that may be fairly basic to some of you, so please bear with my newness to the subject. I know: there are no stupid questions, just stupid people asking questions.<br /><br />I have a 14-foot crestliner aluminum boat, closed bow with one piece...
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    Scott Atwater - what year?

    Hello:<br /><br />Went to buy a used bench grinder off of an old man in town. Went into the garage with checkbook, walked out with bench grinder - and an old Scott Atwater 16hp outboard with the bail-a-matic attachment (which I hear are a problem, but hey for $25 can't turn it down). I asked...
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    cover and recoil assembly compatibility? Mercury Mark 5 and KE4

    Hello:<br /><br />I have a 1949 KE4 without a top cover and recoil assembly. Someone has a top cover and recoil from a Mark 5 motor available and I'm wondering if the covers for these motors are the same? I.e. if the Mark 5 cover has the same dimensions and specs as the cover and recoil...
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