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    50 hp Timing

    I have a 1986 50 hp that I cannot start. I have verified compression and spark. I have cleaned the carburetors and believe I should at least be getting a cough. When spraying premix into the carburetors or cylinders, still, nothing. Completely nothing. This has me wondering if someone...
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    Battery Required

    I need to get a battery for a 1986 50 hp, 3-cylinder, Merc. I can't trust what's there now. It's shot and I don't know if it was ever the right one. What battery should this engine take? When jumping with the car, the starter still has a hard time spinning. Perhaps the starter is on its way...
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    Mercury 50, 3-cylinder, Won't Start

    I have a 50 hp 3-cylinder that will not start. Not surer of the year. Serial OA987473. Working on it for a friend. It has not run in at least 2 years. It is very clean and is in good cosmetic condition. The steering cable is frozen, so I am not too sure about the two years thing...
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    Mercury 50 Ignition

    Mercury 50 hp, 3 cylinder, OA987473, that has no spark at any of the plugs. I found a master ignition switch on the shifter / throttle housing, but, still no fire. I disconnected the black / yellow stripe wire from the switch box; still no fire. What else could kill all 3? Thanks, J
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    1964 Evinrude 5.5 Impeller Access

    Hi. I have a 1964 Evinrude that needs a new impeller. I have the lower unit dropped about 3/4" and I believe it is hanging on the shift rod. Can someone tell me how to release the shift rod? And, ... before I forget, the shift lever is broken. It looks like it is mounted below the power...
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    What do I have here?

    Hi, I came upon an Evinrude Fisherman 5402B E06343. Can you tell me year and horsepower? I suspect 6 hp. It's a twin cylinder. Nice looking engine, good compression, all parts seem to be there, will need minor care. Thanks, J
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    OMC 5 L Stalled and Stayed Stalled

    I am working on a friend's Four Winns with an OMC Cobra, 5 L, V-8. I changed the spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, engine oil and filter and lower unit oil. There is a blockage between the lower unit fill and check holes. Issue #1: Oil is not making it up through the unit. I ended up...
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    1996 Johnson 130 Shift Rod

    Hi, guys I need to replace the water pump impeller on a '96 Johnson 130. I have the lower unit loose except for the shift rod. How do I disconnect the shift rod so I can drop the lower unit? Thanks, J
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    What year and horsepower?

    Model V4A 14L Serial 2267395 Johnson V-4 Can you tell me what year and horsepower? Thanks, J
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    1981 9.8 Running Hot

    Slowly clearing up an overheating condition on a 1981 9.8. Replaced bad water pump impeller. Cleared water lines. Flush line completely blocked, cleared out. When I put the thermostat in, the temperature rises dramatically. The thermostat opens at 143 degrees F. Is this the correct spec...
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    1986 90 Six Cylinder Ignition Issue

    I have a 1986 90 hp vertical six that is not getting input to the ignition coils. #2 tested good out of the possible six. I used the input for #2 to verify the other coils would produce output. So, where should I go next? Thanks, J
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    What year is Merc 90?

    I have a Merc 90, six cylinder, with serial number OB107875. Covers are red stripe. Can you tell me what year it is? Thank you, J
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    1982 Mercury 9.8 Cooling

    1982 Merc 9.8 seems to be overheating. Originally had improperly installed water pump impeller that did eventually fail. Replaced impeller, ensured all water lines clear, replaced the thermostat. Seems to pump water pretty well, although at start-up it holds water back until open. So, it's...
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    9.8 Merc What Year?

    I have a 9.8 Merc number 5637583. I believe it is a 1982. can anyone verify this? Thank you, J
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    Mercury 18 XD Brown Stripe - What year?

    I have an 18 XD, A186559. Can anyone identify the year for me? Is there a decoding index somewhere? Thanks. J
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    1972 Johnson 125 power pack problem

    Re: 1972 Johnson 125 power pack problem I think you can test the ignition with a spark gap tester such as the one in the attached pic. I have found this to be an exciting piece of equipment. Someone else with more knowledge can chime in. I made this one, copying what was shared by another...
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    Is our time stamp scrogged?

    Seems like our forum time stamp is scrogged as I see posts from 6pm onward and on the East coast we are not even there yet. Maybe my service pack needs a reset.....
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    Air Gap Spark Tester by Scott Hamilton

    Scott, Thank you so much for posting a picture of your spark tester. I made one yesterday and it works great!!! This is the coolest thing! We have been able to troubleshoot a bad coil; separated it from the power pack and leads! Success!!!! Thank you, so much! J
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    Parts for Evinrude Simplex Control Box

    Does anyone know where I can find the plastic block-like cable terminations which are inside the Simplex control box? Thank you, J
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    Running gas out of carbs for winter and / or long term storage

    Got some feedback on this that surprises me. I would appreciate more detail. I am used to running the carburetors out of gas before storage to minimize them getting gummed up, or if they do they get gummy, they would do so with the float and needle down, in the open position. I do this by...
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