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    Mercury 850 thunderbolt 1974 gearbox check

    That plug is not needed at all.----A convenience item.-----Just go straight to a terminal strip.---- and battery cables straight to solenoid and ground.---- Do not forget to check wires inside the control box.
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    small hole on reed plate?

    One presenter on you tube ( initials start with a " B " ) usually puts lots of sealer on gaskets.----Saw one video where he put lots on a 9.9 reed plate.----I doubt he knew that there is an internal passage way for oil recirculation.----Even has a filter screen and check valve.----So for him a...
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    Mercury 850 thunderbolt 1974 gearbox check

    Post a picture of that big nut.----If motor was used in fresh water ( I know there is lots of salty water in your area ) it might be an easy venture.
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    Mercury 850 thunderbolt 1974 gearbox check

    Perhaps drain the gear oil.-----Flush the lower unit.------Perhaps one of those " new cameras " that adapt to a phone can look at gears through oil drain hole .
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    fuel leak

    I believe the parts diagram shows a vent.-----I doubt that the expensive vent can cause a leak !
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    Fuel Leak

    Cleaning / inspecting the float and float valve is a good step to take.----Float might be full of gas ??-----There is no way that I would want a motor like that.----I looked at price and availability of parts.--------Things like an ECU have been superceded and listed as NLA.---They run really...
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    Mercury 850 thunderbolt 1974 gearbox check

    No----That is a nut.-----Remove it ( cut it if you have to ) and bearing carrier pulls out.
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    small hole on reed plate?

    This one reason why I chuckle when I see the u-toobers and their videos.-----I have seen them use too much sealer on gaskets.-----And they have no idea what they may be plugging up.
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    1996 Johnson 225 with dual Binnacle control, lack reverse throttle range

    Most control boxes limit the amount of throttle in reverse.----Time to look and see what changed when you took control off and remounted it.
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    1976 Chrysler 10hp throttle bushing

    Delrin==A plastic material suitable for use in bearings / bushings.
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    1996 Johnson 225 with dual Binnacle control, lack reverse throttle range

    Is the motor running when you are operating the control ?
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    Froze up 25 hp 5842749 serial no.

    Taking it apart would be good " learning "------Better than reading a book about it.-----Post what you find.-----Perhaps find a donor motor with good parts.
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    Timing question 1986 70 hp

    Sounds normal.-----Questions for you.-----How did it run for you last season ?-----What are the compression values ?-----Timing on these motors does not go out of adjustment.
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    TD-20 Leaking when Priming

    That is normal on that motor.
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    1973 evinrude 115hp

    There is no factory installed tell tale on 1973 models.-----So test your overheat horn.-----A water pressure gauge or temperature gauge might be referred to SANTA Klaus.
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    "Christmas staff fund charge" on my marina bill?

    I think I know of one marina where the dockage agreement says----" First occasion of boat taking on water and needing pumped out is included.----We notify you.----Second occasion will be billed to you "
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    2hp evinrude gear case re-seal question

    They used a gasket on some motors, on the early 25 HP as there was no water tube.-----And on some of V-4 models in the 1960's--So no need on that little 2 hp for sealer between lower and exhaust housing.
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    Can you change from welded to bolted?

    We will see what happens with this project.----No response from owner at this time.
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    1973 evinrude 115hp

    Simple---- water must be 8" above the impeller.
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    1973 evinrude 115hp

    Is the water in your test bucket 6 / 8" above the impeller ?
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