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    '72 65 hp compression problem

    I had to replace the headgasket set very late last season, after which this motor ran great even though compression was really low across all cylinders. Each cylinder was at about 75lbs. Since it was so late in the season I didn't get a chance to take it out many times, and this spring it...
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    Lots of air from the tell tale?

    This is a 1972 65 hp to which I've added a tell tale to help diagnose an overheating problem. The water pump is new and seems to be pumping water well, but I'm still overheating. The tell-tale has a LOT of air coming out with the water spurting under considerable pressure and as it gets...
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    1972 65hp water tube problem

    One of the water tubes came out with the lower unit while trying to replace the water pump. From what I can see, it's as if it broke flush at the base of the powerhead by a previous owner because someone tried to narrow the end of it to get it to stick back in by fluting it. There's no...
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    1972 65hp has problem accelerating

    I have a 1972 65hp Evinrude hydroelectric shift that starts fairly easy and seems to run good other then when trying to transition between idle and load. It always wants to die whether warmed up or not. If I flick the choke switch real quick and then try to give it gas I can get it to...
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    1969 55hp Hydroelectric tilt/trim?

    I have a good running '69 55hp Evinrude. I've recently come across a non running '71 60hp hydroelectric shift for sale and the owner claims it has tilt/trim. Is it possible for his motor to have tilt/trim and if so, can it be swapped onto my 69? -Mike
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    New to Mercruiser I/O

    Previously have always owned Johnson outboard boats and just picked up a boat with an 85 3.0L 140hp Alpha One. It has a few issues I was hoping someone might be able help me out with. 1 - The quicksilver remote throttle only button doesn't disengage the gear selector cable, so there's no way...
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