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    steering seized

    I have a 1983 70hp Mercury. The steering is seized up, I have removed the steering cable, and cleaned out the tilt tube which was one problem, but the motor itself won't pivot side to side. It should move side to side by the steering arm but doesn't do it very well. I've been able to budge it...
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    Lower Unit Casing Question

    Hello, I think in my attempt to save money, I've probably screwed up and will cost myself quite a bit. I have a '83 70 HP Mercury outboard. I wanted to change the impeller since the tell-tale was not peeing. I bought the manual, perused this forum, and felt confident to go ahead and do it. The...
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    steering cable removal

    I'm trying to pull out the steering cable on a 70hp mercury outboard. I've got all the nuts off, and motor unscrewed and slid down the transom to make room to pull out the cable. The cable slides out fairly smoothly to within a few inches of where it ends and then stops abruptly. Is there...
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    Vent and Fill Plug--HELP!!

    Hi, I bought a 15' Glastron with a '83 70 HP motor last summer. It ran great last summer but when I put it in the water this year there was no water from the tell tale. I'm attempting to replace the impeller and possibly the water pump (after checking the hose...no clog or mud dubbers) and...
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