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    racerone replied to the thread 59 golden jubilee 5.5.
    I would say you need to replace clutch dog and forward gear.----Or PRECISELY grind off the correct material to restore surfaces on those...
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    racerone replied to the thread 59 golden jubilee 5.5.
    Where did you get the shift rod ?----Part # of it?---It is a wonderful design with no chance of it going out of adjustment.----It can...
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    racerone replied to the thread BMW headlight . . . $1,000 !!!.
    I remember the days when you walked into the parts store.----A 2 lamp or 4 lamp system was the choice.----$5.99 and you walked...
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    racerone replied to the thread Engine height.
    Post model # of this motor.-----Measure the height of the transom and post the exact dimension.
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    racerone replied to the thread What year is my mariner.
    New to you motor ?-----What is the motor doing / not doing ?----What trouble shooting has been done if any?
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    Nothing scary about taking the cover off.
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    racerone replied to the thread Roll pin.
    The pin comes through a slot in the housing.-----Those parts stay up there.----On a 50 year old motor it makes perfect sense ( to me )...
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    racerone replied to the thread Roll pin.
    The roll pin drives / turns the mechanical seal.----And it is used for both long and short shaft.-----I say remove the power head and...
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    Not sure if they changed the rating on the 9.9 / 15 models.----Perhaps they did in 1993 when displacement increased on the 9.9 / 15 HP.
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    Correct----Rubber hub.-----A wise fisherman might use a brass pin.----Have 2 brass spares in the tackle box.----And a third spare is the...
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    racerone replied to the thread Engine height.
    Do you understand the difference between tilt and trim?-------When tilting the motor DOWN it goes fast.-----It appears to...
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    To be reliable / daily runners , both these motors should be taken apart.
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    racerone replied to the thread Little thingy with red lever.
    A 1973 model did not come with this electric primer.----But perhaps someone retro fitted one.-----Pictures will help you get answers.
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    racerone replied to the thread Manifold leak.
    They made thousands of these motors.----No need for better screws at all.----Replace the gaskets.
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    All fuel must go through the " orifice plug " in the bottom of the float bowl.----Make sure it is CLEAN.
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