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    1986 Merc 60hp 3-cyl issue

    Pulled a family boat out today that hasnt run in a few years. It's been in a heated shop, under a cover, and was drained of fuel and fogged before sitting. Half the day was spent moving other **** out of the way that accumulated in front of it over the years lol. Mixed up some fuel, threw the...
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    1984 Evinrude 15 LU won't go into forwards

    Dropped the LU thinking the shift linkage had slipped, it hadn't, so I pulled it right off and manually tried to shift the linkage. Just like when it was on the motor it smoothly shifts from N to R but won't go into F. Rotating the prop does nothing. Any thoughts?
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    Trailer bearing frustration

    I’m having an issue with the right side hub seal. If I install the lip seal flush with the hub I can barely get the castle nut on far enough to get the cotter in. I then chewed through the seal and I guess the hub isn’t on the spindle far enough so I get a slight wheel wobble. I can pretty...
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    Trailer winch bow anchor repair

    what’s the best repair? Drill out the two rivets, cut the mashed section off, then bolt on a new aluminum ‘U’ piece at 1/2” thick using the rivet holes? Boat is a 16ft side console with 60 2 stroke Hopefully pics attach…
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    Buying a US boat and bringing back to Canada

    Anyone know the process and costs of buying a boat in the US and registering in Canada? It is wild how much cheaper it is to buy south of the border even accounting for provincial sales tax when claiming it. Is there anything other than claiming it at the boarder and then registering the boat...
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    ‘84 Evinrude 15 water pump issue

    Come into my possession is an ‘84 15hp Evinrude. Fires up and idles great. But it has intermittent water issues. From water pump to tell-tale is clear. I can hook a hose direct to the copper water inlet tube and run it through no problems. I replace the complete water pump. Impeller shim is...
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    Reverse Cam Position

    I had my LU off to do a skeg repair and water pump. I was careful with disassembly but I just want to make sure I put it back together with the reverse cam positioned on the spline correctly. I read before disassembly to put the motor in forward, so currently the motor and LU spline are in Fwd...
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    Second fuel tank

    hey all curious about running a second tank on my 60hp two stroke Merc. I'm currently running a 5gal and carry a 5gal jerry and dont have good storage for it unless it's on it's side under the floor. I was originally hoping there was enough clearance under the floor to install a 12gal low...
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    Skeg Welding

    Bought an older Mirrorcraft aluminum fishing boat a couple years ago with '89 Merc 60 on it, been using the boat and fixing it up as I go. Fires up and runs great even sitting over night below freezing; 105psi compression across the cylinders. Good hole shot and 33mph top. Electrical and lines...
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    Add alternator to 1987 Merc 60?

    Is it possible to add an alternator to a 1987 2 stroke 60hp? Would love to be able to charge my batteries, I have 'range anxiety' when I go on week long fishing trips.
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    Quick confirm: oil mix

    Just bought a boat with a 1986 merc 60, the guy I bought it from seemed very knowledgeable and gave me a thorough rundown on the boat, motor, and any minor foibles the old girl has. Motor runs great after a good warm up. But he told me the oil mix is 40:1, this seemed off to me but he assured...
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