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    I am looking for a picture...

    I have removed my stator coils from a 1973 Mercury 7.5 hp outboard stator. I ordered new coils and they came with new "clips" that go under the stator preventing them from moving. I can not remember how on earth they go back under the stator coil.<br /><br />I am asking if anyone has this setup...
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    Broke plastic part. Can I glue it?

    Hello all, I have a plastic broken piece from a 1973 Mercury 7.5 H.p.. The part comes from the throttle control linkage. It is a major part and I was wondering if there is any product out there that will "glue" it back together and make it as strong as it ever was?<br /><br />Thanks all for your...
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    Glueing plastic part for motor?

    Hello all, I have a plastic "throttle" part that broke and am unable to get it new. Is there any product on the market that will glue it back together and make it as strong as it ever was?
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    interchangeable parts...

    All I can find for parts listing for available johnson parts only goes back as far as 1968. Will these parts fit into my 1961? I mean will the rds-30 parts fit the rds-23? They are both 40 horsepower but are different years. Please help unless you know of any other websites that list the years...
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    I have a canadian made Mercury Keifhauer...year?

    My serial number is 7009691. Please does anyone know about canadian made Mercury motors? It is a Keikheuer or whatever....LOL! Thanks for helping everybody...I love this forum!
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    Just curious about alternate generator uses...

    I was just wondering if you can use any kind of generator for a 1961 Johnson 40 H.P. outboard? It is an rds-23. I have found generators for harley davidson's and for volkswagon beetle's and was curious if I could use any of these other kinds for my outboard? has anyone had any luck with third...
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    Looking for lower end for 1961 Johnson Seahorse

    Does anyone know which lower ends will work with the 1961 Johnson? 40H.P .
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    1961 40 H.P. Johnson Seahorse runs rough

    Hello All,<br /> I have a 1961 Johnson 40 H.P. Seahorse and I had a couple of questions about it. It ran perfectly only once out of the ten to twelve times I used it last year. It was the first time I used it. The motor idles nicely (other than needing a new starter solenoid), and when I...
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    Is a 1976 Mercury 20 H.P. for $800.00 a good deal?

    I am just curious...I have an opportunity to buy a 1976 20 H.P. Mercury for $800. Is this a good deal? I would like to know what I should counter offer him if anything? Thanks for your help in advance I always get great responses on here...thanks again.
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    1961 40 H.P. Johnson Seahorse drains battery

    Please help me. I have a 1961 Johnson Seahorse. If you leave the key in the "on" position...(so the motor runs), it drains the battery. So I am unable to troll. can any one help me figure it out? I love my boat motor but I need it to work properly. <br /> It may help you out to know that...
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    Does anyone know where to look for used engines?

    I mean where does one look for like really old motors like the 60's or the 70's Johnson motors....I have a 1961 motor and would love to buy another one. I love this motor, strong as an ox and time has no effect on it.
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    Looking for Tachometer for 1960 Johnson 40.H.P

    I have an RDS-22 which is a 1961 Johnson 40 H.P. outboard. I am looking for any type of tachometer that I can use with it. Any help in this mater would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for your help.
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    1961 Johnson 40 H.P. won't run full out at wot.

    My 1961 Johnson does not run at highspeed. I mean when I open the throttle all the way, it runs at like half throttle. It was running much better before i switched gas tanks. My other gas tank was mixed differently I think. Please help. I want my boat to go full speed ahead when I punch it.
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    Finson Speedometer

    Does anyone know about the old antique speedometer called Finson? I have one on my boat and would like to know how to hook it up to my engine. The motor is a 1961 Johnson 40 horse. I do not know what the year of the speedometer is, but I did as much research on the net as I could ...did not find...
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    Do I Need A New Stator?

    Hello All, and thank-you in advance for all your help. I have a 1978 Mercury Outboard. It has 7.5 H.P. and I was told it required a new stator from a 2nd rate boat motor repair guy.<br /><br /> The motor produces nice clean spark from the spark plugs but the repair guy said it was not enough...
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    1961 Johnson 40 H.P. won't get my boat to plane...HELP!!!

    Hello All, <br /><br /> I have a 14 foot fiberglass boat that is pushed by a 1961 Johnson 40 H.P. outboard. I have just finished tuning the motor and it runs absolutely beautiful but my only concern is that it does not seem to be able to get my boat on top of the water. Is this motor strong...
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    Is it possible to fix my propeller hub myself?

    Can I fix my slipped hub myself? If not does anyone know how much it would cost in Canada? Saskatchewan?
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    1961 40 H.P. Johnson....peeing question....

    Hello All, <br /><br /> I was wondering about how much water should be peeing out of the 40 H.P. Outboard? I recently changed the impeller and ran it for the first time in a pail of water and it took a little bit of time for the thermostat to open. I knew when it opened because I shut the...
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    Need help a.s.a.p

    Hello all and thank-you in advance for your help...<br /><br /> I am having trouble with my 1978 Mercury Outboard. It is a 7.5 H.P. I took off the carbueretor and took it apart and cleaned it right out. I changed the gas, put brand new gas in it and finally after what seemed like...
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    Can't get my 1978 Mercury 7.5 started.

    I have been trying to get it started now for two days and no luck....I am about to loose my arm from pulling the starter cord. I took off the carburetor and cleaned it right out with carb cleaner. Put it back on and also I am not getting any spark on one of the spark plugs. The higher one. The...
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