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    Mercury Mark 58A How old is it?

    I recently acquired a Mercury Mark 58A made bt Keikhaffer Corp. <br />Serial #1269257<br />I would like to know what year it is and the horsepower. <br /> Does anybody know anything about this motor?<br />Thanks
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    Which Make Motor to Buy?

    I am in the market for a good used motor 25 - 40 hp and am looking for advice on which makes are better than others or what to stay away from. Trying to avoid ending up with a lemon. I'm new at this. <br />Thanks
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    1960 Seaking Fuel Mix?

    I have a 1960 Seaking 25hp outboard and am trying to find out what the correct fuel mix is. I've talked to 2 mechanics who gave me 2 different answers. One says 24:1 the other 50:1. At 24:1 the engine smokes and barely runs. At 50:1 it runs good. I don't want to damage the motor. Any advice...
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    1960 Seaking Fuel Mix

    I have a 1960 Seaking 25 hp outboard and am trying to find out what the proper oil/gas mix is. I have been told 24:1 and 50:1 by 2 different mechanics. <br />At 24:1 it runs awful at 50:1 runs great, but I don't want to damage the motor. <br />Does anybody have the answer?
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    1969 115 Johnson boggs down after warm up

    I recently bought a 1969 115 hp johnson that hadn't been run in at least 5 years. I put a new battery, plugs, cleaned the fuel filter, and rebuilt the carbs. It starts & idles fine and will accelerate ok during the first few minutes of running. After warm up, it boggs down at anything above an...
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    1969 115 Johnson - Points or Electronic

    I have a 1969 Johnson 115 HP. Can anyone tell me if it has points or electronic ignition?<br />If points, what gap?<br />Thanks
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