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    1978 Merc 150HP compression results

    The below are the results of a compression test ran on a motor that I'm looking to buy. Is this good or something I should stay away from. <br /><br />The motor is a V-6, not an in-line 6 and here is the compression test: #1 - 115; #2 - 115; #3 - 115; #4 - 125; #5 - 122; and #6 - 118. <br /><br...
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    1974 85HP Evinrude vs 1978 150HP Mercury - Opinions

    Anything that I should watch out for going to a Mercury? Is this a Ford/Chevy conversation or is there more to it than that? Is the Mercury still 2 cycle? What kind of top end speed increase could I expect going from the 85 to 150 on a fiberglass deck boat? Thanks.
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    1974 85HP Evinrude vs 1978 150HP Mercury - Opinions

    Anything that I should watch out for going to a Mercury? Is this a Ford/Chevy conversation or is there more to it than that? Is the Mercury still 2 cycle? What kind of top end speed increase could I expect going from the 85 to 150 on a fiberglass deck boat? Thanks.
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    Prop Options / Suggestions - 1974 85hp Evinrude

    I've read a lot of posts, but being new to boating, I'm still not up with it. <br /><br />I have a 19' Hurricane deckboat with an 85HP Evinrude. My top speed at WOT is ~24MPH with my family in the boat(per GPS since I don't have a speedo). It drops down to 20MPH with adding two more people...
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    Tips/Tricks to Open Control Box - need to refasten throttle cable

    My throttle cable (high idle lever also) is loose so I am about to open the control box and tighten it down. Any tricks or tips? Do I have to watch out for anything in particular? This is the original control box for a 1973 Evinrude. Thanks. <br /><br />Brad Z
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    HELP - new boat owner - Evinrude 85 hp 1973

    I purchased a boat this past weekend with an older 85hp Evinrude outboard. We put it out in the water yesterday and everything ran great for an hour. We parked by the dock and ate some dinner. After dinner, the engine will start and run with the high idle way up, but as soon as I move it down...
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