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    Evinrude 35hp crankshaft

    I got this crankshaft off ebay, when placing the crankshaft in the block the top and lower bearing have to line up with pin on block, if this is done the o ring does not line up with the block on the bottom, which way is correct, to have the bearing line up with the pin or use the bearing with...
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    2000 Evinrude 175 Spitfire Engine

    Question, Saw this boat for sale with a 175 v6 Evinrude, Does any one know the history of the engine good, bad design reliable ?
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    1959 35 hp evinrude lark stuck driveshaft

    Ok I have this powerhead with a stuck drive shaft in the crankshaft, I have it soaking with pb blaster 50/50 atf acetone, have had it hanging upside down by chain, it will not come apart, ready to cut the shaft and try drilling it out, any other suggestions.
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    1959 35 hp evinrude lark

    Hi, This engine has spark compression seems ok , pumping primer bulb gets hard it will not fire, I took off carb and opened up the bottom no gunk looks clean, Anybody now these motors for some insight, Thanks
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    35hp johnson not pumping water

    I have this engine it is a 1976 , I put a complete oem water pump kit in it and it will not pump water. Anybody have any input, Thanks in advanced!
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    1976 35 hp johnson shifting

    I just replaced the water pump on this engine. when i had the lower unit on the bench i shifted the gears they all worked fine ok so i put the lower unit back on to ard and neutral are very close with the shifter you have to play with the shifter when in forward to get it to go in neutral, it...
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    1959 35 hp evinrude lark

    I just purchased this motor, the motor would only turn a little bit I found a bolt on the steering column and removed it the motor now turn freely, what is this bolt for? it on the top part of the column to the left,
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    1976 head bolts 35 hp johnson

    I am trying to torque the head bolts down on the engine but I cannot get a torque wrench on the bottom bolts, any tricks to doing this
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    5.7 Mercruiser Block Drains

    Hi, I can not get the brass drain plugs back into engine block, they are brass and the thread on the block seems shot from salt water how to repair these threads so I can get the brass drains back in it. Thanks for any answers!
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    Getting Ready For New Season

    Question, I had my water pump on my mercruiser alpha 1 gen serviced , new pump, new gear oil outdrive installed on boat, 5.7 mercruiser, i DID NOT used the boat for a season the boat sat but I did start it up a few times on the muffs. Ok so is the water pump going to be ok for this season it...
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    Mercruiser trim tilt not working

    I checked my 3 pin connector at the trim motor pulled it apart and found corrosion on the pin cleaned it off and it started to work then it died again, I jumped the red terminal to the up and down solenoids and they worked, I am thinking that this round connector is making a bad to no good...
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    2000 90hp JOHNSON OUTBOARD

    My son is looking at a boat for sale 1986 17 ft proline boat with a 2000 90hp johnson motor, The boat motor trailer can be purchased for 5100 , He said the motor runs very good, he will take the boat out for a test run, These motors are they good design, it is a looper, I had a old 110 hp...
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    Website

    Why does it take time for this web site to respond, does not happen on other sites?
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    Noise in Y pipe

    Hi, Question I have 1995 5.7 Mercruiser with a noise like something is knocking around in the y pipe, if I put my hand on the pipe I can feel the noise, I changed the exhaust flapper on both sides, the old ones were still complete when I removed them. I had a new transome shield put on 2...
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    Berrymans b12 fuel treatment

    Question, Prior to filling the boat ( 5.7 mercruiser ) with gas I plan on adding 2 cans of Berrymans B12 to the fuel, boat runs fine I wanted to give the fuel system a cleaning, Is this a good idea or not?
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    Mercruiser 5.7 running hot

    I started the engine today for the first time this year, It runs like 180 on the muffs, I took the thermostat out still runs hot, pulled the riser off on side was very hot, changed riser gaskets this year on both sides, risers is 3 years old they are mercruiser riser and manifolds, they still...
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    Water Temp Sender

    Question, I am replacing the water temp sender on a 1995 5.7 mercruiser, what do you use foe sealer on the threads I am reading that teflon tape is a no-no, so what should I use? Do I have use any at all ?
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    Distributor hold screws

    I replaced my cap and rotor, I had to buy new screws for the cap, I found ALLEN HEX head screws that I used to replace the cap with. Is this ok to use on the marine application the cap and rotor are marine grade. Thanks for any replies?
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    Sierra Cap

    Ok I purchased a new cap for the 5.7 mercruiser engine. Cap does not come with screws do not want to use old screws worn, Can I get new screws from NAPA or elsewhere? Any ideas? Thanks
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    1995 Mercruiser Exhaust Flappers

    I pulled the exhaust flapper and found one broken, tear on the flap, Is it better to replace as a set (both sides) or can I get away with one side only?
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