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    Very confused?????? Electrical issue

    I have a 1977 55hp model# 55772D. Well for some reason i have no electrical power, i have put 3 different batteries on and tried to jump the starter, and i still have nothing. I have tested the starter solenoid but im not sure if im doing it right. i tested the positive coming off the starter...
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    Weird problem going to WOT

    So im kinda stumped on what can be causing my issue. I have a 1977 2 cyl 55hp evinrude Serial# 55772D. When i try to go into WOT the prop does not spin, when i ease into WOT it works sometimes. i can go forward or reverse at slow speeds but when i try to open it up i go nowhere. Any ideas or...
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    need help with jet pump

    So this may sound like a newb question but, how do you hook up the shift linkage to the jet pump? Does anyone know a good website or have some kind of write up so i can figure it out. Thanks
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    Mercury 500 No Start??

    I have a mercury 500 serial # 2119492. I recently ordered the harness going from the control box and installed it so i can try to start it. Well turns out that it doesnt want to start. I am not getting spark and possibly not getting fuel, after cranking a few times i pulled the plugs and they...
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    mercury 500 parts help

    Can anyone help me source this plug it goes from the boat to the motor. I cant seem to find it anywhere and its the only feesible way i see of using the motor.:confused: Thanks
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    Help id model and year of mercury

    Im trying to figure out the year of an outboard. The serial number is 2119492. Does anyone have a guide or know what year this is?
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    Mercury 500

    I aquired an older mercury 500 4cyl. 50hp. From what i can see the distributor cap is cracked and was told it runs great. Anyways the qustion i have is, Does anyone know what the pins on the connector on the side goto and is there a way to bypass everything except battery and starter so i can...
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    1964 3 HP yachtwin Float

    Does anyone have a good part number or a online resource where i can get a float for a 1964 yachtwin. I cant seem to find a good part number or a place to get the part, any info helps. Thanks
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    1964 yachtwin starts then dies

    i have 64 yachtwin 3 hp. i beleive im not getting fuel past the carb. i just rebuilt it today. the float bowl fills up with gas but it doesnt seem like the jet is spraying fuel behind the choke plate. what could cause this shuld i try cleaning the carb again. it only starts when i spray fuel in...
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    1964 yachtwin wont start

    so im kinda stumped, its a 3hp yachtwin i have replaced spark pulgs, wires, coils and installed a carb kit. i have good fuel, spark and compression im not sure what else to do. any ideas.
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    Adjusting points???

    So im wondering how i adjust my points, do i have to set them to .020 at tdc or do i just set them however the motor sits. I havent messed with points in a really long time.
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    really old evinrude

    i picked up an old evinrude at a yard sale today cant figure out how many hp or year. MN 342C, SN B100000. im geusing it is a 2 hp maybe its pretty small. any info would be helpful. thanks
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    1964 mermaid

    i recently aquired a 1964 mermaidand ive looked all over the internet for info about it and came up with nothing. basically all i need to do i relace the deck seats and possibly transom but that is iffy i might do it just because im doing the other glass work. what im trying to figure out is...
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