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    detination in 70 mod 50hp merc

    Detination happened. How does one determine if it is the fault of the user or should it be covered by a secondhand warranty. It happened within 4 weeks of the sale. Surely old fuel is not to blame, and I've been advised unleaded gas is ok? can anybody comment on what else could cause it?<br...
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    Unleaded gas in old outboards yes or no?

    G'day mates, Down here in Australia, I've been advised not to run my old outboards on unleaded gas. Can anyone give me actual reports of detination attributed to running on unleaded gas. One report from a fella says that half an hour is enough to root it.<br />It's a bloody pain 'cos most...
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    Cooked 35hp 70ish Johnson

    I've cooked the donk. discolored head, pulls but tighter. won't fire. Can anybody tell me what to expect. What are the proceedures etc.<br />I haven't any idea why it happened except I let somone tune it up and he may have run it dry.It has low hrs since rebuild.<br />Thanks for great site.
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    I'm trying to find a pic. ref. of American 60s OBs

    Need to find picture reference of outboards.<br />All housepowers 1955-69 Mainly Mercs, Evinrude, Johnson, Scott, West Bend. I've tried the collectors sites, but many of these motors are too new and they don't cover the range so I'm askin you guys if you know if there is a publication. Amazon is...
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    decals 63/64 black merc 65hp

    I'm trying to find a set of decals for my 65hp 63/64 black merc. Is there a hope? thank you in anticipation. <br />DD
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