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    Mercruiser 470 antifreeze levels

    Took off the antifreeze cap to test my mixture before winterizing and noticed the coolant was at least 2 or 3 inches from the top. Is this normal ? I don't see a resavoir anywhere with a fill limit for it. How do I know how full it is suppose to be to make sure it's good for winter and next...
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    Mercruiser 470 oil coming out of weep hole ? Normal ?

    Changed the oil in the outdrive and had both the top and bottom oil plugs out. While pumping in oil from the bottom I noticed oil coming out of the weep hole. Is this normal or do I have a problem ? No water in the oil at all but oil coming from the weep hole. What should I do ?
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    Winterizing a 1985 Mercruiser 470 - Some basics for a newbie

    I know this has ben asked and answered a thousand times over - but I still am a bit confused. I am hoping someone can clarify some things for me.... I am just looking for some very basics to make sure I properly winterize my newly obtained Mercruiser 470 I/O motor. I read so much that it has all...
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    1984 mercruiser 3.7 - need info on what to replace for tune up

    I just obtained a new boat on a trade. I got a 1984 Larson senza. Has a 3.7 mercruiser in it. I don't know much about these i/o motors as I have never had one before. All my previous boating experience is with smaller outboard motors. I know I will need to winterize the motor also, which I will...
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    1984 Evinrude 6 hp Yachtwin correct impeller direction

    Last weekend I put in a new impeller. I am pretty sure I got it back in the same direction as the one that came off but I have started second guessing myself the more I think about it. Can anyone confirm the correct direction of the impeller for me by any chance ? I think right now the curve of...
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    Hole in motor on 1984 6hp yachtwin is this suppose to be here ?

    Found this while changing the fuel pump. Is this suppose to be here ? Or could this be the cause of my problems ?
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    1984 Evinrude Yachtwin 6hp Fuel Pump Difference - Found One Cheaper Online

    I was looking today for a new fuel pump for my 1984 Evinrude Yachtwin 6hp - On most everything I have found it shows part number 0388685 as the fuel pump replacement part. It runs $106 I then found one that looks exactly like it, and even says for 1992 or older 6hp motors - and it is part...
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    1984 Evinrude 6hp oil leaking from lower unit

    I just noticed yesterday underneath my motor on the ground about 2 tsp worth of oil. When I wiped my finger through it, it was a really dark milky green color and smelled like oil. I noticed it is dripping from a small opening just above the prop where the water intake is at. I just replaced the...
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    Ethanol free or fuel additive ?

    Just added a new fuel tank and all new fuel hose with a new fuel filter and primer bulb after my carb rebuild. I can't decide between ethanol free gas only from now on or either regular gas with johnson evinrude fuel additive. I know lots of people that swear by ethanol free gas, but I want to...
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    1984 Evinrude 6hp compression testing

    I got a compression gauge and today I am going to be checking the compression of my 1984 6hp. What are some tips for me while doing this ? And what are numbers I should be looking for ? And what should I be aware of ? I have never done a compression test before. I have watched some YouTube...
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    1984 evinrude 6hp dropping power while full throttle

    I have a 1984 evinrude 6hp. At the lake last weekend while running full throttle it started dropping power like it was not getting gas. I could only run it at a medium speed to get back to the dock and take it out. It wouldn't run wide open at all without bogging down. I just rebuilt the carb 2...
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    Evinrude 6hp fuel tank and hose with siphon setup

    I am about to redo the entire fuel setup on my Evinrude 6hp outboard and I have a few questions: The hose on there now is about 5ft long and comes off the tank and coils around on the back floor then goes up to the engine - however I have heard recently that the primer bulb is suppose to be...
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    Evinrude 2 HP E2RCRS Rewind Starter Spring install help

    Hello everyone! I have already been reading the forums for a while now since I have been working on the motor - but I have one problem that I cannot solve and now I am completely stuck. It started with the first day I got the motor. I thought that the screw on top allowed me to remove the top...
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