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  1. jimmbo

    Static timing 1960 Merc 400 45 hp

    This what I found
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    77' Evinrude 85 Hp. flooding

    A picture is worth a Thousand Words so... Should also said that what is now the bottom of the float(normally the top) should also be even with the gasket surface The carb is upside down for this adjustment When Reinstalling, you have to make sure both Carbs are Closed at Idle Speed, and also...
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    1957 35hp golden javelin

    This out of a 1957 Evinrude 35 Hp Owners Manual However you might still want to flush it When you pull it out of the water, run it a barrel of fresh water for a while, keep a hose adding more water to the barrel so it over flows diluting the salt content.. There used to be a Flush adapter that...
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    90hp Johnson will not rev over 1000 RPM in gear

    Is this the control box? Are you referring to the lever black arrow? That is the fast idle lever for starting , it was pushed back for starting, and was designed to flip[ fprward as the main lever was pushed ahead. Often didnt work well because the Throttle cable on it's way towards the motor...
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    1981 Evenrude 25HP proper prop

    3 blade, OMC never Marketed a 2 blade for it. Michigan Wheel probably made some 2 blade ones. All the props for those engine were RH. I think a 10" pitch would be closer to what you will need The Evinrude Brochure said 9 1/4 X 12, the Johnson said 9 1/4" X 11. We had a 79 25hp Evenrude and it...
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    New boater. New to loading boat

    A EZLoader Roller Trailer is really not a Trailer that works well for driving the boat on, as you know it will unload as soon as the power is cut. They relly shine when you winch a boat on. If you can get the Boat to float to the trailer so as to get the Bow between the rearest Rollers, even if...
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    97 glastron se 175 fuel sender

    The tank is located behind the front seats and is basically under the feet shown in the pic. The pickup and sender are located near the rear of the tank, so once the rear seat is taken out there might be an access point.. But before you go ripping things apart, verify that the gauge works, be a...
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    1984 Merc 75hp low top speed

    Clean the Surfaces and then check them for warping, gouging are you saying the circled area is not a sealing surface?
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    Slow to get out of hole and WOT RPM too high

    Welsh plug with Serial #, located on the Block
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    1972 Mercury 1150 (tower of power) carb questions

    The newer carbs will likely have the Back Drag(black hose in picture) feature on them.It was a feature added in about 1975, in an attempt to get better fuel Economy out of these engines. Simple and it did work, by lowering the air Pressure inside the Fuel Bowl under Crusing speeds at part...
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    need a model # for a 74 evinrude 115 tilt/trim

    Just be aware that there was Tilt System, as well as Trim-Tilt system. Either system will fit. Tilt System used on Hydraulic Cylinder between Transom Brackets, while the Trim-Tilt system had two Rams that were located outside of the Transom Brakets and was bolted to the back of the Swivel...
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    Small hole in mariner block

    It looks like there are two holes
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    How did they do it before 4X4's.

    I had a 76, well 2 of them. One was a 4dr Hardtop, the other a 4 dr Sedan. Both had 7.4 Litre engines> they were big, bigger than any of the RWD Caddies I have had since. Were pretty good tow cars too
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    How did they do it before 4X4's.

    Can't beat this for Comfort, 79 Coupe DeVille My 2012 STS has horrible Bucket Seats, and worse yet, they are Leather, The Fans for cooling them help a bit though
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    How did they do it before 4X4's.

    I tow with a Car. My Roadmaster has a Factory Tow Package rated for 5000lbs, It has a Limited Slip Diff Both cars have the same engine and transmission, but the Buick has 2.93 gears, and the Cadillac has 3.42.
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    Merc is making Changes

    Mercury is making some changes to its Props, New Hub system that is not compatible with the current Flow-Torq. It looks like Cost of Production Reduction. but there will still be an increase on the MSLP. Also it might be a Move to make the Hub Propriety
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    Curiosity Finally Gets the Best of Me!

    1965 90 hp 1966 - 68 100hp gearcase
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    Windows 7 Orphaned by Microsoft

    Now that MS has severed support for Windows 7. who here is still running the old 'Easy to access features' OS? I despised Win 8 and the 4 times I've trialed 10, I have had nothing but Headaches and Contempt for it. UI is almost as bad as 8, and difficult to get to a complete Control Panel. Might...
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    What year is this motor

    You need to look for something like this
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    Military Outboard OMC 35hp

    That is where it can get a bit complicated. While some parts are unique, the majority will be standard OMC 35 hp parts. But there were many subtle changes to the 35 hp thru the years. So picking the civilian model closest to what you have will take some sleuthing
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