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    Impeller mess again but worse

    While trying to replace the lower unit back on my 1974 Evenrude Norseman 40454S 40 hp. I thought I had it seated and the key inplace ... well the upper part of the housing is toast. I looked on iboats store and couldn't find a replacement. Can someone out there find me one? I was quoted well...
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    Is this the missing key for impeller/ shaft?

    I was posting some questions the other day about an impeller on a 1974 Evenrude Norseman 40 hp. I didn't know if the shaft held the key or should it be in the impeller housing? Well I think I found it.It wasn't in there before.
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    Is there supposed to be a key in the keyway

    I don't remember seeing one when I took it apart or is it on the shaft. 1974 everude 40 hp Norseman serial # 40454S:confused:
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    Is the impeller in wrong?

    1974 40 hp Norseman Serial # 40454S... Still having issues with the cooling system, I dropped the lower unit and the impeller was in great shape. Put it back in the same way it came out? Could the guy before me put it wrong? When looking at it in the housing the fins go clockwise. Is this correct?
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    1974 Evenrude Norseman Impeller fine but over heats

    Hi Guys, I picked up a sweet deal on a 14' Starcraft motor and trailer for $200.00, Had the muffs on and ran motor till I noticed no water and it was getting hot. I dropped the lower unit and the impeller is great and in the right direction. My question is ...does this motor have a...
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    over heat motor?

    I was trying to run a 1984 40 hp evenrude norseman in the drive way with the muffs. I guess the side with the hose attached goes on the water intake side. DUH! Wondered why I wasn't getting anything but heat and attitude.:redface:
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    Sweet 1976 evinrude 6 hp. fishman FREE

    I just picked up this little beauty for free. The motor is amazingly clean both inside and out. Fella says the coils are cracked. Can I put them in the oven for a couple hours and varnish the heck out of them?
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    Free one slightly damaged battery charger

    What was she thinking? I thought to myself. I just finished telling her to remember to remove the charger that was under the cars hood. Having wore down the battery earlier that day on mechanical issues, I took out my favorite antique charger to top up the battery. Well she managed to pull both...
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    Planer Boards... Mast or "mini's"?

    Hi fellow members, I'm refitting the boat for Walleyes on Erie. I used to have a mast and used the big board on the old boat, but I see people using those small plastic boards like "Off Shore" and "Yellow Bird. I tried one up north last summer and wasn't to bad, caught fish, But what happens...
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    Where "SHOULD the model and serial # be?

    Just got a sweet deal on an older 4.5 hp. merc. I can't seem to locate the sticker or plate. By the looks of it it looks very close to a 1972 but mine doesn't have the 3 blue stripes above the word "Mercury" on the hood. Thanks Mars
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    I need a strong boat ladder

    Hey fellow boaters I need to find a strong boat ladder at a reasonable price. I"m 6' 2' and ( I know didn't think they could pile #%$# that high) 285 lbs. I get real nervous climbing ladders with plastic steps. Last time step broke and I hit the cavitation plate with my shin. Everyone say...
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    A simple question on boat fuel tanks.

    A friend of mine just gave me two fuel tanks for my 1972 Johnson ESL 50 hp. I also have a 1990 9.9 hp. Evinrude the fuel fittings are a little different. These tanks have a few extra points? Such as two pins and an extra 1/4 pin. with the usual feed line and a pointed shaft for the hose to clip...
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    Happy Fathers Day guys

    Just wishing all Dads, A happy Fathers Day and remembering those that passed.
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    WOT the heck, what does it stand for???

    Ok, I know what TDC stands for, top dead center, but what is WOT. I tried a search and got nada. I know stupid question. Something on top??? With out timing??? Wife on top ... Sorry
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    Do I adjust the shift linkage now?

    Have my project boat out on the water and it's running at 3/4 throttle. I adjusted the cable as far as I could but didn't help much. Now I see the linkage leading to the (toggle) on the side of the carb that has a roller, this speeds up the engine really nice... yahoo! fast. I can pull the...
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    How do I lube a shift cable?

    Well finally I have my project boat in the water. Only thing is the shift cable on my 50 hp esl 1972 johnson is tight? Is there a way to make it slide easier? The last one was bad and broke yesterday, replaced it with the spare, no more spares!!! Is there a way to lube it and what should I use...
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    My trailer has these air bags?

    I'm so close to putting my project into the water. So instead of springs ,my trailer has round black rubber bags with an air valve in them. What shape there in I don't know, haven't tried to blow them up. Do you think I should replace them with springs??
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    Where are the lake Erie walleyes?

    I've been out three times now and running of Point Abino to the east at all depths. Haven't graphed any accept a few muskies. Drowning worms is a serious crime! Any ideas, I'm getting hungry.
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    Impeller ...good or bad?

    I have a 1972 Johnson 50 ESL, In stead of the normal (pee tube) I was told that after the thermostat opens I should see a mist/ steam coming from the vent holes of the Patented blah blah blah thing that's just below my cowl. I don't like that! I like to see the stream coming from the cowl. How...
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    I want to play CD's in my boat?

    I want to install a CD stereo system in my boat. If the lake is rough, I think a CD player will skip? I know my truck skips when on a bad road. What do you Pro's use?
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