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    Wire Diagram mercury 650 1963

    Find----mastertechmarine---or-----maxrules-----To possibly find a wiring diagram.
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    New to me 1970

    Water pump kit 0432955 ( factory ) has all the parts / information you would need to update cooling system.-----But post results of compression test before spending beer tokens on parts.
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    Have you checked to see if motor mounts are secure ?-----Checked bed where motor is mounted?------I am sure fellow sailors can assist you !!------Was called to the local marina to assist a transient sailboat with ---" transmission trouble ".---It was 10:00 at night.------After a 10 minute...
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    New to me 1970

    The motor is a 1990 model.----Fact.-----The tell tale hose come off a fitting on the side of the block at the factory.----There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move the fitting to the top of the block.----Outlet for tell tale has always been on the lower cowling.
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    No longer made in USA

    There used to be many undiscovered out of the way resorts.----Places you could afford.----But with the internet / facebook ETC there are no secrets anymore.----Demand ( cheap airfare ) has pushed up the prices.
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    How do I start my 1986 Thundercraft

    Raise fast idle lever.----PUSH KEY IN---And hold it in while cranking it over.-----If motor / starter / battery are in good condition it should fire right up.----But do a compression test.----For future reference.---Post the numbers here.-----Install a new water pump impeller before launching...
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    18 foot dual console Custom Craft need some information

    Just needs carburetors rebuilt , it is a common sales pitch.----There is not much that can go wrong in them.-----Do some trouble shooting on the motor.-----Post compression test results.
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    No longer made in USA

    You see them making all kinds of parts from whatever they can melt down.-----You have to wonder about analysis and quality control.-----See them repairing cast aluminum rims too.-----Maybe OK for traffic locally there ( usually slow ) but not for interstate speeds.-----Shop I worked at now gets...
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    Post a note at your marina.------Find a helper by offering some Heineken / Amstel / Ryksdaalders ?-----At my marina a propshaft was bent on lift out on a 42' trimaran.----They asked me to help.----Machined a new propshaft for it and installed it.---Ye moet vragen voor hulp.-----Many sailors in...
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    Why Oil Injection?

    Fuel injected into the combustion chamber does not need oil !!
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    If you hook up to controls it would be no different than controlling an inboard !
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    The lqke I sailed on is bigger than Holland by about 20,000 square kilometers.-----I have done a lot of sailing.----You should be able to steer if boat is moving.----Why not repair the inboard ?
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    Find a motor dedicated for sailboat work.-------Johnson / Evinrude made them.--------Had a 10" extension / electric start / battery charging / low pitch prop with big blades.----Could be adapted for controls.-----A custom bracket might be needed to mount one.-----Many newer 4 strokes now offer...
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    New to me 1970

    Model # of the motor ??-----And does the tell tale hose come off the side of the block ?-----Or off the top of the block?----At any rate install the latest water pump kit 432955 before your first fishing adventure.
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    JOHNSON 55 HP TILT PIN QUESTION

    Tilt motor up.-----Insert pin.----See what happens.
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    No longer made in USA

    It happens slowly.----One day people will realize.------The electric vehicle craze is somewhat similar.----People will say ---" really nice but I can not afford one.-------Take a trip to ---Mackinac Island----See how things can be for many people.
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    No longer made in USA

    Your government in some ways has made it too difficult to stay in business in the USA.-----And factories have been moved offshore.------These cheap goods are of no use to anyone who does not have a job.-------And look at this fact.-----Somebody the other day said.------A college education will...
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    Motor weight question..

    I am putting a 1974 model 40 Johnson on a boat this summer.-----Weight is listed at about 140 LBS
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    1978 70hp Stinger Outboard

    Parts can be found.----But you need to know where to look and have some patience.-----Compression test should be done before you hand over the beer tokens.
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    1990's Evinrude 70 horse

    The decals / cowling would make it a 96 or 97 model I believe.
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