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    Compression problem? What next? UPDATE

    My motor is a '71 18 HP 18102s Evinrude. It has not run in at least 15 years. I rebuilt the carb, new fuel pump, points, condensers, coils, new water pump and re-sealed the bottom end. It starts good/easy and seems to run fair but it smokes like crazy. I checked the compression via the rope...
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    Free Motor

    I may have the chance to get a free Yamaha 8HP motor. The guy has no idea what year/model it is. What are the differences in the 8t and 8f motors?
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    Online/Download manuals

    I am looking at getting an online or download-able service manual. Seloc has a 3 year deal for $35.00 or so. I also found this: http://www.outboardexpert.com/mercury2.html Anybody ever use them?
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    Fuel fitting??

    I have a 1969 model 75 7.5 hp Mercury outboard. I have the gas tank, but no fuel line. I bought a universal fuel line with primer. I know this takes a push in and twist fitting. I am looking online and am confused. What do I need?
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    Help me ID my motor.

    I just got a 7.5 HP Mercury outboard. I am trying to get what model/year I have in order to get parts for it. The serial number tag is damaged but I think I can read enough of it to figure it out. The numbers I see are as follows 281?525 The center number I cannot see. Now when I look...
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    New to me boat and motor

    I just bought a running 7.5 Thunderbolt and 12" fiberglass boat. $175.00 Let the fun begin. I have not determined what year it is yet.
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    Tell Tale

    I have a 1971 18 HP 18102S motor I am getting ready for usage. I would like to do a Tell Tale on it. Any suggestions on where to tap into the water jacket? Can I just tap into the thermostat cover and use that? Thanks, Bob
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    18 HP 1971 ignition question

    I am rebuilding a '71 18 HP motor. (18102s) I don't know a lot about outboards, but I am a wrench of sorts. I notice a lot of play in the mag armature plate. This is linked to the throttle to advance the spark, but at partial throttle it seems to have a lot of play in it. I can move the...
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    Tips on 1971 18 HP

    I am new here. My son just got a free 1971 18102S 18 HP Evinrude. It has been run very little and not run at all in 20+ years. I rebuilt the bottom end/gear box as it had no oil in it and was full of water. Looks like the rear seal went out. There is a slight scoring on the front...
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