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    shift rod question

    Would you post ------Make / year / HP -----Of your motor ?
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    1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard carb fuel leaks

    Bass Pro is a ' seller "-----Doubt they do service work.--Need to review the carburetor work !!----Install new factory float valve.
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    Convert 1993 4 HP to remote tank

    This should be simple to resolve.
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    1995(estimate)30 hp Evinrude not exceeding 10mph

    Check the flywheel key.-----Post results of a compression test.----Check spark.----Sounds like it might be running on one cylinder.----You did install a new impeller I hope .
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    1989 Mercury Classic 50 Plug Wire ?

    I would not replace them.
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    1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard carb fuel leaks

    Serial # of your motor?----Your local dealer would have all the parts.
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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    See post #12 ?-----Good luck with your project.
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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    They are 19 cents at the local hardware store !!----Yes the driveshaft simply pulls out.----I have asked you to confirm that you have the 79 model 6 HP pump , but no reply on that.------I can not see your motor !
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    1980 evinrude 20hp no start hard to pull over

    Is the recoil properly timed ?-----Or find an electric start kit ( donor motor ) there are lots around.
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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    Really-----Why not pull the driveshaft out !------Look up the part # in the 79 model 6 HP parts listing.-----So does your motor have the 79 model 6 HP water pump ?----You seem reluctant in answering / providing information..----Not sure why you would have issues with a simple roll pin...
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    1966 Evinrude 18hp

    Same gearcase , change out both upper and lower.-----.----Most shops would have the seal between the halves on a 50' roll.----Or buy an 0-ring and cut to make that seal !!
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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    Answer this question,-----Does your motor have the 79 model 6 HP pump installed , yes , no or no idea ?-----There is a special gasket ( 79 style pump ) and it goes between the pump housing and the plate !-----Time to stop and regroup I say.-----Fixing these simple pumps takes about 10 minutes !
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    Starter Bendix Wont Drop

    The spring will not loose it's strength.
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    1989 Mercury Classic 50 Plug Wire ?

    ?----Why are you changing plug wires ?-----What is your motor doing / not doing ?-----Some plug wires are threaded into the coil.
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    1995 20HP tiller from short to long shaft

    Your location ?
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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    I believe this motor has the 79 Model 6 HP water pump kit installed.----Where is the gasket installed ?
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    1995 20HP tiller from short to long shaft

    You would need a 5" longer exhaust housing.---Longer driveshaft.----Longer shift rod.---Longer water tube.---Plus lots of time for the work.--Cheaper to buy a used long shaft parts motor I say.----This long shaft / short shaft thing is often misunderstood.
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    1995 20HP tiller from short to long shaft

    ???-----The lower unit casting is the same between a long and short shaft.-----You would change the driveshaft and shift rod.-----The exhaust housing is 5" longer on a long shaft motor !
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    1977 Evinrude 175hp. Is it worth fixing?

    If it shifts to FORWARD with a DOWN motion of the shift rod it is a hydro-mechanical shift.-----If the lower unit is original it has the Hydro-mechanical shift lower unit.-----Uses oil pressure to shift smoothly and easily.-----Yes HI-VIS oil is correct.
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    1977 Evinrude 175hp. Is it worth fixing?

    You can leave gearcase empty.----Get the right oil when you pick up the new water pump parts.----Compression test can be done on a cold engine.----Numbers are even so a good sign.-----Check for spark.----Motor must crank fast to check for spark.----If motor was stored with fuel in carburetors...
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