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    1968 Evinrude 6hp Steering Tension Adjustment?

    Would this be it? And if so, for the nut it would be right to tighten left to loosen, correct?
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    1968 Evinrude 6hp Steering Tension Adjustment?

    Does anybody know how to adjust the steering tension on a 6hp Evinrude tiller outboard?
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    Relief hole in underwater exhaust pipe?

    I have an Evinrude outboard with a Briggs and Stratton power head that has exhaust tubing that runs from the engine to below the water line (when mounted on the boat). I have not water tested the motor with this exhaust system. I have read conflicting information online regarding needing a...
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    Looking for help with custom fuel system

    I have an outboard that I put together out of a 68 Evinrude 6hp lower unit and a 6.5hp Briggs and Stratton power head. I am in the process of setting up the fuel system for it and need some advice. The first picture is not my setup but is very similar to what I want. What I would like to do is...
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    Help identifying shift rod seal and fill plug seals for Evinrude 6hp

    I want to replace the shift rod seal on my 68 Evinrude 6hp as well as the two fill screw seals for the lower unit. I have looked up my engine via the serial number here on iboats and came up with this page: https://www.iboats.com/shop/engine-parts/1968-Evinrude-6802R-Gear-Case-Parts.html I am...
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    Where to purchase a longer trailer tongue?

    I have a trailer that has always been a bit short for my 10ft boat and am curious for those who have done it, where did you buy a longer galvanized trailer tongue from? Edit: The tongue on my trailer is 3"x3"
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    1968 Evinrude 6hp lower unit gear ratio?

    Does anybody know the lower unit gear ratio for a 1968 Evinrude 6hp? I found the service manual online but unfortunately it does not tell.
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    Evinrude 6hp converted to Briggs power head gas cap question

    I have an Evinrude outboard converted to a Briggs and Stratton 6.5hp power head. The gas cap on the briggs is vented so every time I fill the tank with fuel I cannot tilt the motor up without gas spilling out of the cap. Short of using an in-boat tank setup, what are my options? Can I use a non...
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    Leaking hydraulic seal on Mercury 100hp outboard

    I have a leaking seal on the power tilt for my 91 Mercury 100hp outboard. The motor still goes up and down no problem and I do not have a puddle of fluid on the ground but I would like to fix this leak anyways. Can somebody tell me what this seal is called and how to replace it? I googled around...
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    1968 Evinrude 6hp hole in cavitation plate and oil fill screw gaskets question

    I have a 1968 Evinrude 6hp outboard that I have converted to a pressure washer power head. I fired it up on the stand the other day and was getting oil leaking from the lower unit from a hole on the bottom of the cavitation plate. I am not very experienced with outboards and am hoping you all...
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    1991 Mercury 100 Outboard-key left on and now no start

    Hi all, I left the key on for several days on my 91 Mercury 100 outboard and cannot get the boat to start now. I checked the spark and have none. (Pulled the plugs out and turned the engine over with the plug held against the block). Does anyone know what happened?
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    New control box for 1991 Mercury 100hp Outboard?

    Hello all, I have a 16 ft Tahiti with a 91' Mercury 100 Outboard on it. I am in need of a new control box for it and am wondering how I can tell which control box i need? I did not have much luck googling.
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    Painting boat trailer fenders?

    Hi all, I have a 94' Shoreland'r jetski trailer that somebody unfortunately spray painted the white plastic fenders on. About half the paint stuck and about half has flaked off. I have tried getting all the paint off including pressure washing them but it isn't going to happen. My question is...
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    Honda 2hp outboard will only run with choke

    Hi all, I have an 07 Honda 2hp outboard. It currently runs with the choke 3/4 of the way out. From all I've read it was a fuel/carb blockage problem. I took the tank and fuel line and carb off. The tank looked ok and so did the line. I blew out the line with compressed air and took the carb...
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    Looking for a new control box and cables for my boat

    Hello everybody. I just joined up here. I am looking around for a new control box and throttle cables for my 1981 16ft Tahiti. It has a 1991 Mercury 4 cyl 100 horse outboard. The old box is still in the boat and attached but it is shot. I want to upgrade to a brand new unit. The PO moved the...
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