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    Engine is Bucking ? 1985 40 HP Evin

    I just put a control box on my boat, because my cables were shot. Seemed ok for a few days then I just tried to go out and when I was giving it throttle to go up on plane it started to pop out of gear really fast then go back in then does again every 15 seconds or so. I slowed down to about 5...
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    Evinrude shift cable problems

    When you hook up your shift cables to the motor is it suppose to be in gear or in neutral? I have a 85 40hp Evinrude. When I tried hooking up the cables I would get either only forward or only reverse or neither one of them. I can't seem to get it to work with forward and reverse at the same...
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    need to know year of my 7.5 merc

    serial number is 5699019<br /><br />Thanks
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    Where can I get a Carb?

    Hello,<br /><br />I have replaced nearly everything on my motor. When I rebuilt the carbs I notice the little brass piece around the needle valve was cracked on my lower carb. I was told you cannot fix that so I need to find a new bottom carb for my 1985 40 hp Evinrude. Does anyone know where I...
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    No idea what this is called?

    I have a 1985 40 hp evinrude this was the piece that connected carb lines to my fuel pump. I can't seem to find out what it is called. If anyone has any idea please let me know. I have to see if I can find another one.
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    Power LOSS when trying to get on plane.....

    I have a 1985 40 hp Evinrude. I can't seem to figure out what the problem is. When I put the shifter in full throttle the rpms go up for a couple of seconds but then it just dies down, but motor stays running at about 6 mph. I checked my fuel supply for any leaks and replaced all the hoses and...
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    1985 40 hp Evinrude Thermostat DO I need it ?

    Is it safe to run my motor without the thermostat ? I was having problems putting a new one back in, it just wont go back into the hole it is supposed to with the o ring or seal on .
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    !985 40 HP evinrude Shift cable ?

    Does it make a difference if my shift cable is for a 19 ft boat and I have a 17 ft boat ?<br /> <br />Im having problems getting to full speed it seems like it is going to but the shifter is not going no further. The motor is running tip top I am stumped can any one help ?
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    1985 40 hp Evinrude keeps cranking won't idle

    I have a 1985 40 hp Evinrude. I prime the bulb raise the idle to start position but my motor just cranks and cranks. After a while of cranking it fires and runs. Smoke comes out and burns but when I turn the motor off after it is warmed up it takes a while for it to restart again. I also have...
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    1985 40 hp Evinrude

    I got my motor running. When I adjust the idle higher I noticed water coming out from around the spark plugs. Any ideas what is wrong?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.
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    1985 40 hp Evinrude choke?

    I just got this '85 40 hp evinrude and I cannot find the choke. Any ideas of where it is?<br /><br />Thanks in advance!
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    Need to know year of my evinrude 40 hp motor

    I need to know the year, I have an evinrude 40 hp. The model and serial numbers are F40ELCO, 1013590.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Where to find a 1974 50 Hp control box ?

    My shifter box is causing me problems and I lost the little bushing when I opened it so I thought I would go get a new one but its not that easy I just need a little push in the right direction .<br />Thanks again
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    1974 Mercury 500

    I have a 50 HP mercury 500 1974 <br />I wanted to know if my motor has a thermostat? If so where is it located ?
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    1974 Mercury 500 ?

    My motor accelerates fine when I take off ,when the motor is ran for a while and warms up my acceleration sputters What can cause this lack of accelration ?
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    Reverse Lock is bent and will not engage

    1974 mercury 50 hp : Is it possible that because of the reverse lock is damaged and bent to no return that i wouldnt be able to put the motor in reverse? it just revs not engaging and clicks when i hand turn the prop could this be ?
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    Reverse Lock is bent and will not engage

    1974 mercury 50 hp : Is it possible that because of the reverse lock is damaged and bent to no return that i wouldnt be able to put the motor in reverse? it just revs not engaging and clicks when i hand turn the prop could this be ?
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    Prop spins makes clicking noise in the LU ?

    1974 50 HP mercury 500 <br /> I changed my prop because it was bent now my LU makes a clicking noise when i hand turn my prop in Forward. Im afraid to leave the dock !
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    1974 50 hp Mercury can removing the prop cause problems?

    I removed my prop and been having shifting trouble. Could I have knocked something out of place?
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    1974 50 hp Mercury removed prop created problems

    I removed the prop on my '74 mercury 50 hp and since I replaced the new prop I have been having trouble with my reverse. I have no reverse just reving. While reving I tried to shift into neutral and the shifter would not budge. Finally after a struggle it went into neutral. Still no reverse...
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