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    Mercruiser 140 running very rough at idle after carb rebuild

    I have had the issue of aftermarket needle and seat kits not sealing even when the float comes up causing a flooding condition. Does this ever happen with oem mercruiser kits?
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    Mercruiser 140 running very rough at idle after carb rebuild

    Calling all rochester 2 jet carb gurus lol What would cause an overly rich condition after a rebuild ? I set the float height and drop as per the instructions in the quicksilver carb kit. The engine runs okay above 1200 rpm but it idles very rough. I turned in both of the idle screws all the...
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    1974 mercruiser 3.0 cylinder head interchange

    I believe this was a freshwater only engine as im hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean. I did look into a new longblock but at $2500 its a hard pill to swallow. It looks like this engine was seized at one time then broken loose by the previous owner. I was hoping to throw a new top end on...
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    1974 mercruiser 3.0 cylinder head interchange

    well I'm not sure about the manifold and elbow. they seem pretty heavily corroded along with the exhaust ports and valve seats on the old head. how can you tell if they're bad ?
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    1974 mercruiser 3.0 cylinder head interchange

    Hello everyone I've got a 74 Merc 140 in a StarCraft aluminum V Hull. the engine had a blown head gasket and a cracked head. my question is can I use the late style small square port head or does it need to be the early style rectangle port head ? I believe I need a new manifold and elbow...
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    substituting a v6 stator for a v4 engine

    Success!!!!! I installed a new cdi power pack today and that fixed it. Hits 4700rpm like it's supposed to and runs quite a bit better.
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    substituting a v6 stator for a v4 engine

    Yes the charge coils that go to the power pack. Battery charge voltage is around 12.9v with the engine on high idle.
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    substituting a v6 stator for a v4 engine

    The orange coil connections are nice and clean. Resistance from the orange wires to ground with the wires taken off was 0 ohms. Secondary side of each coil was just under 300 ohms. Are you talking about the resistance with the coils still connected ? The rectifier is new and I tested it with...
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    substituting a v6 stator for a v4 engine

    That site has nothing of use to me. The v6 stator is putting 240V to the power pack Coils 1,2, and 3 are getting 190v on their primary side wires. Coil 4 was only getting 170v at cranking speed. This sounds like power pack problems right ? The lower output corresponds to the plug that's...
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    substituting a v6 stator for a v4 engine

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    substituting a v6 stator for a v4 engine

    Alright boys, I tested it on the river a few days ago but to my dismay its still not running right. The issue i've got now is that it wont rev about 3700rpm. If i go wide open throttle it will climb to 3700 then start misfiring. If i back off a little on the throttle it will hold at 3700...
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    substituting a v6 stator for a v4 engine

    Hey guys ive got a bad stator on my 77 85hp Evinrude. I couldn't find one in good shape for a reasonable price thats an exact fit but i did find a new old stock v6 stator for a twin power pack v6 of the same era. I read an old thread on here saying you can use the v6 stator and just cap off...
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    1961 gale 5hp worth doing anything with?

    Hello gents, I recently was given a 1961 gale 5hp twin. Is this unit worth spending any money fixing?
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    Correct way to rebuild/re-shim mercury 110 9.8hp lower unit

    Alright boys ive got the parts on order to fix my merc lower unit after finding water in the oil. Ive got all new bearings and the updated stainless driveshaft and shift shaft coming in. Will i need to change the shimming or can i reuse the stock setup? Im keeping the original housing and gears...
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    spanner socket for 1973 merc 110 lower unit locknut

    Anyone know the part number for the special socket to remove the 4 pin spanner nut on a merc 110 lower unit?
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    In need of seal kit for early 70s merc 110 9.8hp

    Hello gents, I am the new owner of an old neglected merc 9.8. I believe its around a 1972 based on serial number. I need a lower unit seal kit but all the kits im finding are made for serial number 4839254 which is way higher than my 373xxxx marked engine. Would these parts fit or do i...
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    1955 Johnson 10hp yay or nay?

    After selling my junk evinrude 9.5 for parts today im on the hunt for a different kicker. Anyone know anything about a 1955 johnson 10hp? Theres one near me for a reasonable price that seems to be in good shape and is supposed to run. I know about the 24:1 oil mix which will require 2 gas...
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    1972 9.5 evinrude sportwin worth fixing?

    Hello everyone, I think i may have made a mistake buying a second hand evinrude yesterday. Its a 1972 sportwin 9.5 and its got some major issues. Its got spark and 70psi compression but its missing the pull starter guts and the lower unit is all cracked up. Do yall think it would be worth...
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    1976 chrysler 6hp worth buying?

    Hello everyone I need some advice on a chrysler outboard. Its a small 6hp unit thats got no spark. My use for it would be as a kicker for small lakes since i cant run my 85hp there. Whats parts availability like? Are there any modern ignition solutions for these? I looked up the coils and...
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    anchor not holding in river current

    Hello everyone ive got a problem with my anchor setup holding in river currents. Its a light fluke style galvanized anchor with about 4 feet of galvanized chain hooked to a 75 foot rope. Depth of water is around 10-20 feet. seems that no matter how much line i let out i cant get it to...
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