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    Evinrude 55hp clutch dog DIY

    I've got a 1983 55 hp Evinrude that does the "clang" when under load and I'm pretty sure the clutch dog is the culprit and is all rounded out. I've got a manual and have been looking at diagrams and all the gearcase youtube videos I can find but wanted to ask the pros opinion here. How...
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    Lower end compatibility

    Hello I'm hoping someone out there with a much more vast knowledge of Evinrude and Johnson motors can help me out. I am wondering if by any chance a 1975 70 hp Johnson lower end would be compatible with a 1983 Evinrude 55 hp. I haven't seen the two side by side but there is a really good deal...
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    1973 Evinrude 115 rebuild please help! Thermostat, water pump, fuel lines.

    Finally got some time to get this old beast hung and hooked up to the boat. Got it all set and fired it up today and it fired up great, especially for how long its been sitting. However I had to immediately shut it down because I saw/felt NO MIST coming from the two "pee holes" out the back...
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    The Ranger: A Boat Restoration Saga. P.S. HELP!

    Alright so I finally have a motor hung on the back of my 1982 Ranger. As far as I know it is a 1973 Evinrude Starflite 115. Only problem is how do I hook it up? Came to me in what was then confirmed running condition but its been a while. I finally got the old mercury motor that was on the...
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    1971 Johnson 125 compatible with 1973 Evinrude 135?

    Are ANY of the components of the 1971 Johnson 125 compatible/swappable with the 1973 Evinrude 135? Wiring? Stator? Starter? Throttle cables? Wiring Harness? Thanks!
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    Help! Prop compatibility.

    I've found a steal of a deal on a prop and need to know if it will work for my boat. I posted about this the other day but this deal just came up and I need to let the guy know today whether or not I will buy it. The prop he is selling is a 13x19. I will be putting it on a 1982 ranger bass...
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    Help figuring out which prop will work?

    I put this in the wrong section before and referred here for help. Hello! Im embarking on a boat build and I just hung a 1973 Evinrude 135 on the back of a 1982 Ranger Bass boat 18'. I am going to need some help on this project so thanks in advance for your pearls of wisdom along the way. I had...
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    Evinrude prop compatibility?

    Hello! Im embarking on a boat build and I just hung a 1973 Evinrude 135 on the back of a 1982 Ranger Bass boat 18'. I am going to need some help on this project so thanks in advance for your pearls of wisdom along the way. I had this motor brought down to me recently and in transit the prop...
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    What year is this motor? Was it a good motor?

    I'm still looking for a motor for my little bass boat project, 18' 1982 ranger bass boat. I found this mercury motor for sale but don't know what year it is or if it was a good motor. Here is a pic. Let me know what you guys think if it would be worth the effort to get this motor up and...
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    1977 Evinrude 70 hp good motor? Problems? Enough Power?

    I'm putting together a little project boat, 18' Ranger bass boat. I'm on a budget and have been looking in the classifieds for used motors and have found a 1977 70 hp evinrude that seems to have been well maintained. Is this going to be enough power for this boat? Is this a decent motor or...
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    What year is this motor?

    Model number 125ESL71C Serial number J3517565 Evinrude 125
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    What kind of controller plug is this? Johnson? Evinrude? Mercury?

    Hello everybody. I have this harness plug on my boat and I'm wondering what kind of motor it would go to? Any ideas of what years/models/manufacturer? Thanks!
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    What kind of controller plug is this? Johnson? Evinrude? Mercury?

    Hey everybody! This controller plug was on a boat I just recently bought I don't know what kind of motor it goes to. I'm hoping you guys can use your wealth of knowledge and help me out. What models/years would it fit on? Thanks!
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    Evinrude 135 dies when put into gear????

    Hello everybody and thanks for your help. I'm trying to help my old man out with his 1973 Evinrude 135 hp outboard. I don't know too much about this motor but a mechanic told my dad he thought it was "an easy fix" when he told him it just dies when put in gear. So before he takes it into the...
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    Motor Detective Work. What motor is this from a pic?

    Hello everybody! I'm thinking about buying this motor but the guy doesn't have much information about it (not a boat guy and selling it for his uncle) and its over an hour away from me so I'm trying to get some information on it. I'm hoping someone can eyeball it and tell me what they think it...
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    Old Merc needs all your wisdom and knowledge

    I just bought my first little bass boat and this old motor came with it. Before I send it on and start looking for other motors I want to see if it works. First its a Mercury Blue stripe no idea what year or HP but the model number is 3751876. Can anyone tell me what model it is? Next I...
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