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    tpenfield replied to the thread Tell-Tale Addition to '76 Evinrude 70HP.
    Then you know it will be locked. Please review the forum rule about posting to old threads. It is best to start a new thread of your...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread Motor Replacement.
    OK folks . . . let's keep it civil and on a friendly track. (or else :LOL: )
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    tpenfield replied to the thread Coupler alignment.
    Towards . . . You will also want to rotate the engine at 90˚ intervals to see if there is any difference. I usually try to get the...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread Motor Replacement.
    It may take a while to find a used motor that matches the brand, HP, and model year. You can probably go +/- a few years and still have...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread Bravo 3 Driveshaft Oil Seal.
    Here are the guts, in case you have not taken the top end apart before . . . . . If you are having any problems with delayed shifting...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread Bravo 3 Driveshaft Oil Seal.
    Get the rolling torque wrench, else you will have trouble getting the torque correct. If you over torque it, you will have to...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread I Got Me a Mercury !!!.
    I found that document that shows the connections, how to test, etc. My understanding is that there is a base plate (usually red in...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread Ujoints clunking?.
    As stated, probably u-joints . . . Shop around for good quality at a good price. Many automotive style do not have the larger bearing...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread I Got Me a Mercury !!!.
    Thanks @nola mike . . . The engine has what is known as a 'phase maker' ignition, which I believe was a lead-in to the electronic...
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    tpenfield posted the thread Mercury Tillotson Carburetor question in Mercury & Mariner Outboards.
    Greetings, This may be a question for @racerone and maybe a few others. In my quest for Mercury 7.5 / 9.8 engines, I have come across...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread Loosing Faith in Humanity . . ..
    I am all set, but thank you . . . I have a LU and a prop.
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    tpenfield replied to the thread 1973 Merc 75 Impeller Pickup Tube.
    I see that it is into the housing, just below the impeller 'cup'. So the impeller is probably free to spin, but with this picture, you...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread 1973 Merc 75 Impeller Pickup Tube.
    You picture is a little hard to see the detail, but if the copper tube is protruding into the impeller cavity, then yes the tube is not...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread 1973 Merc 75 Impeller Pickup Tube.
    The area where the impeller spins should be clear and unobstructed. One additional thing to check is that the metal 'cup' and 'top...
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    tpenfield replied to the thread Loosing Faith in Humanity . . ..
    I got a bunch of stuff going on eBay in the next week or 2 . . . So, we will see how humanity goes. The thing I like about eBay is...
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