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    Jonhson A-80 4.5hp 1936

    I am interested in making an offer on this classic outboard which is currently for sale on ebay United Kingdom(England).The vendor has a buy it now price of ?999.This seems a little rich as Hunns outboard book gives a much much lower valuation.I would like to make the vendor a fair offer so over...
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    Mercury 7.5hp serial no 9264704(Made in Belgium) coils

    Just got this motor today and the seller told me it was missing and running on one cylinder from time to time.Its one of the coils thats giving a weak spark and its part no is 339 5288.Does anybody know what other coils i can fit to it as these coils are not available in the United...
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    evinrude 9.9hp model 10424S 1974

    Just got this motor and try as i might i can not get it started so looking for a bit of help to get it going.Things done so far are 1.Carb removed and cleaned and float level set. 2. New spark plugs.3.Compression and spark good(nice blue spark which jumps at least 15mm).4.Flywheel removed and...
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    evinrude 9.9hp model 10424S 1974

    Just got this motor and try as i might i can not get it started so looking for a bit of help to get it going.Things done so far are 1.Carb removed and cleaned and float level set. 2. New spark plugs.3.Compression and spark good(nice blue spark which jumps at least 15mm).4.Flywheel removed and...
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    Evinrude 5DRLFUC 5hp 1997 upgrade to 6hp

    Just got this motor and was thinking that as all the part numbers for carb,block and pistons are the same for the 5hp and 6hp version what is the difference?How do i increase power to 6hp?Is it carb related or different gear ratio in lower unit?
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    Upper gear housing identification

    Can anyone tell what year and Hp motor this upper gear housing is off .Its part number is cast just beside the water pump housing and is 50554-4.I bought it advertised as suitable for a 20-25hp motor but when comparing it to the one on my 1979 20hp it is too small.Is it off the earlier 20hp...
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    carb change

    I have a 1979 20hp 207H9B with a wrecked carb and i have just swapped it with one from a 65hp(needed some minor mods to fit).They both are basically the same except for the 65hp having a larger intake opening.Does anyone know would it be wise to swap over the main jet from the old 20hp carb into...
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    Johnson Sea Horse 1965 5hp LDL10S

    Just fitted new head gasket(compression great,no scoring of bores) coils,condensers,points and spark plug wires and spark plugs(champion J4J as stated on makers plate on the engine) and engine would not start.Fantastic spark at plug leads, jumps more than 1/4 ".When plugs are attached to leads...
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    Exhaust cover compatibilty

    Trying to rescue a chrysler 30hp 303HA from 1973/75 from the dead.Got it unsiezed and started but the exhaust cover is rotted and fell to bits.I have a 20hp 207H9B that is a parts motor.Will the exhaust cover from this fit?.The stainless steel plate is in serviable condition and could be...
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    1961 350 4cylinder temperature gauge

    Can anyone offer any advice on how to,where to and what to fit a water temp sensor to a 1961 350 4 cylinder merc thunderbolt engine.After replacing the impeller and water pump cover and top plate the motor cools great ie at 2/3 throttle for 2 hours in a test tank(3 gallons used at almost $10 the...
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    mercury 1961 350 4cyl impeller removal tool

    Does anyone know where i can get hold of the tool for unscrewing the impeller housing cover or give me plans or hints on how to make one.Here in Scotland nae body wants to know about a 46 year old motor and the local mercury dealers do not deal with motors this age.The motor sat for 19 years...
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