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    1977 merc 50

    I have a chance to aquire a 1977 merc 50 horse. So far all i know is that all 4 cyl have 135 psi compression. Were there any general issues with this model? Are there any certian items in particular to check(other than the usual) before purchase? Are there any of these old girls still alive out...
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    What year is this 80?

    I have a 80 hp evinrude, model 80753r sierial e01340 can anyone tell me what year this is? Also, where can I find the proper coil? The coil on it now is off a chevy. It runs fine but the coil gets super hot.
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    Controls for '75 merc' 200

    I am trying to hook up forward controls on my 20 horse merc, the controls I have now will work the throttle fine but will not hook up to the shifter. Also, if it would hook up it would shift backwards. What kind of hook up did the little 20 use for the shifter? are pictures available? does...
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    need a part number please

    I am in need of this part, it goes under the cav plate to the rear of the prop on a '69 johnson electric shift lower unit. I need a part number or even the right name would be helpful. thank for any help.
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    1969 johnson 40 jet motor

    Just wanted to say thank you to evert one who helped me get this thing going. I now have a one of a kind river rig. I had an outboard jets co. model 530 jet just laying in the shop, and what do you know, a perfect match. I know of no better way to cure electric shift issiues;) Please take a look...
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    I am stumped, please help!

    :(My 77 merc 402 is not hitting on the bottom cyl. I replaced the switch box, put in new plugs, new plug wires, Both coils are firing hot, and both plugs fire hot. Comp- 148 top- 149 bottom, When I pull the bottom plug wire nothing changes, pull the top, she dies. Bottom plug is wet, top is...
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    40 Merc firing issues

    I have a '77, 402 merc. I have no spark on #2 cyl. If I swap the hot wire from #1 to #2 the coil will fire. what would cause the loss of power to just one coil? Where is a good place to start looking? Thanks for any imput.
  8. The-Machinist

    Electric Bullshift

    My 69 johnson 40 keeps melting shift wires, head is cool to the touch, also I have a cowling full of smoke. Are these related? where is a good place to start looking for the exhaust leak? thanks in anvance.
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    Need more power!

    Is it possible to change a 28 special johnson to a 35hp motor? I know they have the same power head, but what is different?
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    1988 johnson 28 special?

    I have a chance to buy an 88, 28 special. Is the 28 a good motor? I have never known anyone who has had one. Also, what makes it different from say a 40hp johnson of the same year?
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    head gasket?

    My '71 johns. 40hp electramatic seems to blow quite a bit of steam when running, replaced water pump, still seems to be running a little hot. I can hold my hand on the head no more than 2 seconds before having to pull it away. the water coming out of the idle relief port is hot, but not hot...
  12. The-Machinist

    71 johnson electramatic 40hp

    I have aquired a 71 electramatic 40. Since this is my first elictric shift motor, what things need to be checked in the lower unit to ensure that I dont have problems with the shifting mechanisims?
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    1985 vro 50

    I bought a 85 vro 50 after being told it was a great motor, and that it might need a little carb work. Turns out, the carbs are fine, but the lower cyl. is scored, and the piston is burnt around the edges. 152 psi top, 51psi lower.I like this motor and would love to repair, but how much is too...
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    evinrude fuel pump kit??

    Thanks so much for the earlier info. I have discovered that the fuel pump diaphram on my 1957 evinrude 35hp is ruptured. I have found several fuel pump kits here on iboats but i dont know which kit I need. Any help would be great, thank you
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    1957 evinrude 35hp ???

    I have a 1957 evinrude 35hp motor, what i want to know is: does this motor have babbet or needle bearings?
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    need date info please

    I have an evinrude mate motor, #4263-02953. I was told it is a .6 hp. Is this true, can anyone tell me when it was made? Any help would be great
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