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    59 Gale 35hp. Fuel problem

    I am using the pull starter at this point the electric start needs to be rebuilt my question is when I pull the engine over should there be gas coming out of the fuel line going into the carburetor? I disconnected the line and have found I only get gas coming out when I'm pushing The primer...
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    What fuel line connector

    What quick disconnect fuel line connector is used on a 1959 Gail 35 horse? Johnson/Evinrude or other?
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    I'm confused 59 Gale sea king 35hp

    I'm trying to start this it hasent ran in years. It has good compression in both holes. The electric start needs to be rebuilt. So I'm trying to start it with the pull rope. It does start and runs for about 4-6 seconds. Here is the problems I'm having when I pump the primer bulb gas comes out...
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    What oil weight?

    I see it clearly says SAE 30 on the engine cover for warm weather. But shouldn't it be 10w30. Not just strait 30 weight. I've only used strait 30 in a lawn mower
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    Oh crap!!

    I bought this 1976 Mercruiser 120 after a closer inspection of the boat I found what I think is the former owners way to fix a problem. What is your opinion on this gray stuff around the head in this picture
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    Where's the engine serial # located.

    I just picked up a 1976 sportcraft and it has a mercruiser 120 in it. And the person I bought it from doesn't know if it is the original motor or not
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    Lost the key. What ignition switch is this?

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    I need help finding part number

    I need a part number for the impeller it is a 1959 sea king 35 horse model number GG8997C. The part number from different manufacturers would be great
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    Oh crap, I removed the wrong screw

    I was going to change the oil in the lower unit of my 59 sea king 35hp electric start. I removed the Philip head in stead of the flat head. So it looks like I might have to remove the lower unit to fix this. Unless someone knows a trick
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    1959 sea king

    Hi I'm new to the group and have a quick question about a 1959 sea king electric start 35hp made by Gale for Montgomery wards. I recently picked up this motor and controls cheaply. I did a compression check on both holes 160 / 165. I did this check with the motor on a stand without the wiring...
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