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    reverse on 1976 Mercury 1750

    Ok I have figured out that this motor does not have a mechanical reverse lock mechanism. I was wondering if anyone had a diagram of the control box . I am trying to tighten up the play in the shifter.
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    reverse lock on 1976 MERC 1750

    I have a 1976 MERCURY 1750 with power trim. I was wondering if someone could answer the following question: On this motor is there a reverse lock mechanism since it has power trim? I have looked and looked and can't see how anything other than the power trim keeps the motor from lifting up...
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    1976 Merc 175HP-knocking when in gear

    I have a 1976 Merc 175, S/N 4562320. I recently replaced the control cables and fuel tank. Since doing this when I go above idle speed in forward gear I hear a knocking sound. When I just throttle motor in neutral I don't hear anything. Could this be the adjustment on the control cables? I...
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    1956 Evinrude 15 HP

    I have a 1956 Evinrude 15 HP. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good way to pressure check gas tank? It is the old style with a thumb primer on it.
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