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    1959 35hp lower unit, will it fit on a 1965 40hp?

    Anybody know the chances of a 1959 35hp outboard Evinrude lower unit fitting on a 1965 40 hp Evinrude outboard? I would appreciate any advice, or where to look. Thanks Mike
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    Lower unit installation 1993 70hp Evinrude

    Could somebody please tell me the trick to getting the shift linkage lined up to put the lower unit back on a 1993 70hp Evinrude?<br /><br />I pulled the pin and shoved the rod in about a 1/2 inch to get it out, and it came off without a problem.<br /><br />Now I need to know which way the shift...
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    Looking for Trim motor and pump for 1979 Suzuki 65 hp

    I've checked brownspoint.com and can't seem to find a tilt and trim motor and pump for a 1979 Suzuki 65 hp. Serial# 6501 F-10819.<br /><br />I found a used trim motor off of a 150 hp Suzuki that looks the same, what are the chances that it would work? <br /><br />Where else might I find one? I...
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    What year is this Suzuki 65

    On the hood it has... <br />A Black top that curves down.<br />Silver Bottom<br />It has "65 Spirit" written in Black, on the silver part.<br />It has a Yellow and Orange stripe that goes up and across the top.<br /><br />On the transom Bracket is a Tag that says<br /> <br />Spirit Outboard...
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    1993 70hp Evinrude Disconnecting VRO

    I was wondering what one would do, if they wanted to disconnect their VRO on a 1993 70HP evinrude. <br /><br />I've got to believe that there is more then just clamping off the line. <br /><br />What about the alarms, and stuff? <br /><br />Thanks
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    1972 Mercury 80hp inline 4 water pump seal

    I have a 1972 Mercury 80hp inline 4 serial # 3146873. <br /><br />I was replacing the impeller, gaskets and seals. <br /><br />Here is the link to my lower unit. <br /><br />...
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    Tiller Handle outboard hard to steer left, Do I have a prop problem?

    I have a 1986 35HP Force with a Tiller Handle for steering, on a 16 foot Jon Boat, with a wooden floor and two fishing platforms. With three people, two batteries, a trolling motor, and fishing gear in the boat, it goes about 20 MPH.<br /><br />Under full throttle I can steer the boat to the...
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    Hard to steer in one direction with Tiller style motor.

    Hello,<br /> Problems are a plenty with my 1986 35hp Force. Since this is a new problem, I thought I would start a new thread in case anybody else has the same problem. <br /><br />My pivot shaft or whatever that has the grease zerk, was greased until I seen it coming out on top and bottom. It...
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    Lower unit Driveshaft rough where seal rides

    I have a 1972 Mercury 80hp. The driveshaft is rough where the seals ride. Originally I thought it was good, but now I see that it is pretty good except on one side it has a recess right where the seal rides. <br /><br />I have heard about taking it to the machine shop and having it filled and...
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    No water coming out of 1986 35hp Force

    I just acquired a 1986 35hp force the white one. I put it on my boat, and stuck it in a barrel and started it up. Nothing was coming out. I ran it until I could no longer do the 3 second touch dealio. <br /><br />So, I figured no problem the motor has been sitting for a couple of years so it...
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    Hot wiring a 1986 35hp force

    Hello,<br /> I was just curious as how would one hotwire a 1986 35 hp Force. I have omc ignition that was being used for a 1985 force. So I was thinking I could use it for my 35hp force. <br /><br />I can ohm out the switch and figure out the contacts, but I need to know what wires should be...
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    85hp Force Carb Breather thingee???

    I was wondering if it would hurt anything to run your 1988 85hp Force without that black looking hood scoop thing that covers all 3 carbs. I guess it would be considered a breather of some sort. I didn't think it would bother anything, but then I see that there is a hose that comes from the...
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    Merc 850 High Idle, won't idle down. Lower unit spit Bearing Carrier.

    I have a 1972 Merc 850 Inline 4. Serial# 3146873. It appears the idle is pretty high. The idle stops are resting on the seats, so I can't turn the idle down any further. The low speed jets are about 1 1/4 out. <br /><br />The compression is 160PSI on all but one cylinder. The other has about...
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    Trolling, what do I need to do to motor?

    I have read somewhere on here, and I can't seem to find it, about something you need to do to your honda 4 cycle 10 hp, before you troll with it.<br /><br />Does anybody know what I am talking about?<br /><br />I was reading that your oil could get gas or water in it, thereby seeming to "make...
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    Honda 10 hp Year and Compression?

    Hello, <br /><br />I had two questions about my newly acquired Honda 10hp 4 cycle. It says Honda 100 on the hood, and it has a dark blue bottom with a white hood. <br /><br />Anybody know what year it is? The model is B100-1002738 <br /><br />I was told that it was really a BF100-1002738...
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    85hp force 15 foot glastron bass boat, where to start?

    I have a 1978 15' Glasstron Bass Boat. Two livewells, trolling motor, two batteries, and will likely have anywhere from two to 3 passengers at any time. Me and my son weigh about two hundred pounds, and my father weighs about 150 pounds. <br /><br />I bought this boat without a lower unit. So...
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    1970 650 65hp Merc. Lower unit compatibility diassembly

    Hello,<br />I have a 1970 65hp mercury. Ser# 2873792<br /><br />At least when I looked it up online I came up with a 1970. Is this correct? <br /><br />Does anybody know what lower units will work for this engine? This is a long shaft.<br /><br />Are these engines pretty hardy?<br /><br />Just...
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    1967 Johnson 20hp Lower unit Bushings

    Hello all. <br /><br />I have a 1967 Johnson 20hp that runs good.<br /><br />Anyways, the driveshaft bushing is shot. Actually this has two driveshaft bushings. One is up towards the water pump and it is rather large. One is down in the gear case and is smaller. How does one extract these. I...
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    85hp, 10 Questions, Misc, Prop, Tach, other. Long.

    I first give some background information, and at the end of this long post, I recap my questions.<br /><br />I have a 85hp force, on a 1978 15' Glastron Bass boat. It does not have a tag that I can find, other then one that is unreadable.<br /><br />It is 72 inches wide, and 15' feet long, with...
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    Which lower units will fit a 1988 85HP Force

    I was just hoping somebody would be kind enough to help answer one main question, and if you could take a stab at the rest, I would greatly appreciate it.<br /><br />I just bought a Glastron bass boat with a 85hp force engine. (insert pity emoticon here)<br /><br />It's got a 85hp force. Model...
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