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    Older 6hp Johnson - Oil Leak Between Upper and Lower Unit

    Gears / bearings / lower unit parts are very expensive if available.-----Install a seal kit.----Use 2 -o-rings on the shift rod.
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    Mercury Classic 50 service manual and questions

    Trouble shooting for running issues starts with a compression test.----Post the numbers here.
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    I need info and pictures on a 53/54 evinrude 25 horse. Having problems wth orientation of the mag plate.

    What issue is there with orientation of the magplate.-----In my opinion you can look at it and say ---" this is how it fits "-----As it only fits one way !
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    Able to add tilt and trim?

    Up to 81 were a 3 wire motor.-----82 and newer used a 2 wire motor.-----Both will fit your outboard.-----Just need all the wiring bits for the style you find.
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    Able to add tilt and trim?

    The 2 wire motor used relays.----The 3 wire motor used a solenoid for up motion.
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    Able to add tilt and trim?

    That system is newer that what came on a 79 model 70 HP.-------You need the solenoid for a 3 wire system or relays for a 2 wire motor.
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    Appropriate HP outboard for '65 Starcraft Mustang?

    Boats like that were popular in the day.------Brother had a 14' runabout with a 40 HP Evinrude.------Lots of fun on a small budget !!
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    Gearcase seal kit/water pump kit

    Not hard to do a gearcase at all.----No special tools required.-----Start by removing water intake screen .----Then undo shift rod connecter in there.-----Scrape paint off the upper shift rod if it has not been done before.-----Slide UPPER nut up.------Remove the split black plastic...
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    Appropriate HP outboard for '65 Starcraft Mustang?

    That boat would work well with a 33 HP ( 1965 to 1970 ) or 40 HP from the 60's.-----But if $$ are not an issue put a new motor on it.-----I am rebuilding a 1974 Johnson 40 HP for the grand son as it is a simple / reliable motor for occasional use.
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    Merc 850 Inline 6 Piston Scoring

    The inline 6 is a smooth runner.------Had a marina owner say that he could rebuild one in about 8 hrs back in the day.------Now says he does not want to see one anymore.-----Has sold all customers a new motor instead.------
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    150 Hp 2 stroke Optimax will not run at low idle.

    Take it back to the mechanic.-----Should be able to fix this in minutes.
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    150 Hp 2 stroke Optimax will not run at low idle.

    Agreed.-----But test air pressure and inspect that BIG $$$ air compressor too.
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    Mercury Mark 55E questions

    Should be easy to find a lower unit.----Your location ?----Visit ---John's Old Mercury ---site.
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    1983 Johnson 90hp - what happened to this cylinder?

    Ran very hot.---Poor quality / quantity of oil.-----Too big a prop.----Carburetor jet plugged.----Water pump in poor condition.----Water diverters out of place and blocking cooling water flow.----Timing too far advanced ----Sheared flywheel key.----There are so many things that need to be...
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    Replacing starter bendix on 1990 evenrude 25 HP

    Most outboard starter have a warning on them.------" DO NO HIT WITH A HARD OBJECT "-----It might crack / loosen the magnets.
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    1990 Evinrude 9.9 Leak Help

    Fairly normal for a 2 stroke.-----Were you running on a hose ? ---bucket ?-----Checked the thermostat ?-----Any water in the gear oil ?-----Pressure test the gearcase to check for leaks.
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    Replacing starter bendix on 1990 evenrude 25 HP

    Starters are fairly simple to check out.----Is this the factory original starter or something else ( cheaper ) ??
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    1979 Starter brkt,2 stroke Evinrude

    should be lots of those on E-bay.------from 79 to 2005 will fit.
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    1979 Starter brkt,2 stroke Evinrude

    Any idea what motor you have.---Model # is ?----Pictures ?----Your location ?
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    1991 DT100 Crankcase Puncture

    Motor has to come apart.------Looks like a skirt broke off a piston.-----Or connecting rod broke.-----No point trying to run this motor.
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