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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    The head is warped.----So refinish it with emery paper and a piece of glass.----Head gasket may have been leaking.
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    1991 Johnson 8hp tiller shifting

    Parts for the 6 HP of 1968 are easy to find.-----Easier than some new motors.
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    How many of us have a GREEN Seahorse motor ?

    On the TN / TD / HD models you can adapt a float from a MERCURY outboard carburetor.
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    1991 Johnson 8hp tiller shifting

    Must have found used parts as new might be big $$ or NLA.
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    Lake Ontario

    Went from a 20" center console to a 29.5 Scarab Sport.----Just so I could go out on any day I was off work.----No issues on one of the great lakes.
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    1988 Yamaha ELG 40 , trying to change water pump/impeller

    They have to be offset.-----That is how the space between vanes changes for the pump to work.
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    The pin is bent !----Need a bigger hammer to drive it out.
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    Waterpump repair help

    It is commonly known as a ----SLINGER ----type of seal !!
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    Use a simple bungee cord to stop prop from rotating..-----There are many tricks and things that a boater can learn.
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    Waterpump repair help

    ???----It is just a slinger type seal.----Used on many motors for years.
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    1973 4hp Evinrude

    Timing can be set using a feeler gauge to set points to 0.020"-----Or using a meter / timing marks on the flywheel you can set the points " deadnuts " to get strongest spark.-----Lots of videos on u-tube to tutor you on these simple magnetos.
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    1997 Mercury Force 120 - Loss of Power - Hard to Start

    Overheat alarm went off ?------You did replace the water pump impeller I hope.
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    Waterpump repair help

    ?????----Shown as item #41 on the 1990 to 1994 model ----gear housing ---diagram.
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    Starter Help !!Prestolite md0 4102m

    A starter from a 22 cubic inch motor.-----Marketed as an 18 / 20 / 25 HP beginning in about 1960 to 1976.
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    1995 Johnson 15hp

    These are QUALITY motors !!----So easy to trouble shoot if you understand these simple motors.
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    Mercury outboard flywheel removal.

    It is a parts motor as stated.-----Those 3 cylinder 650 / and 3 cylinder 70 HP are not at the top of the hit parade.
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    Waterpump repair help

    Correct.----It is a seal for on top 0f the water pump.-----Item 41 in parts diagram.
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    I have seen some props spinning on boats towed on trailers.-----Does not cause any immediate harm.-----But it does cause wear on the oil seals.
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    Starter Help !!Prestolite md0 4102m

    What is wrong with original starter?----Your location ?
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    Starter Help !!Prestolite md0 4102m

    Victim of the internet---" everything fits "---Syndrome.-----You need to find a factory starter.------From 1960 to 76 fits.
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