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    8hp Honda

    Hi does anyone have any information on the year and parts interchangeability for a BACS-1205020 looking for carburetor parts
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    1957 Brooklure 1200 made by Gale/omc

    Hi Does anyone have more than the basic information on the 1957 Brooklure 1200 some say it is closely modeled after the evinrude 15 hp. I have one I'm repairing for a customer. Thanks Mike
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    Johnson QD-15 Question

    Does anyone know if a QD-15 is a bushing or a bearing motor ? Thanks Mike
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    Setting points on 50's-70's Evinrudes with a meter

    I picked up an Evinrude timing tool and there is no mention of the throttle position while using it. But since moving the throttle changes the position of the timing mark in relation to the crankshaft How can the statement throttle position doesn't matter when setting points with a meter Thanks...
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    1969 Evinrude 25hp 25903D points issue

    Hi While trying to fix an issue with the motor just stalling at idle I've ran across something I need help with. I purchased a sierra tuneup kit 18-5002 after installation of just the top set and checking with a timing light the timing is aprox. 3/4" out of the two marks to the left of the...
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    Help with 1973 18hp Evinrude model 18304 A

    I've ran into something I haven't seen before where a timing light will work on one cylinder but not the other when it does in fact have spark. Ignition system has a single charge coil with two sets of points and condensers feeding two separate coils. I have cleaned and checked all the grounds...
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    Source or part number for the 7/8"-.875" freeze/core plug used on 18hp blocks

    Hi I'm unable to find the part number or a source for the freeze/core plug that measures 7/8" or .875" for the 60's-70's 18hp Evinrudes the one that usually has the model and serial number stamped on it. I found them in steel but I'm afraid it might crack the thin wall of the hole before it...
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    Auction purchase 1973 18hp evinrude issues

    I picked up a nonrunning 1973 18hp evinrude cheap at auction after cleaning the carb, replacing the water pump changing the oil in the lower end, new spark plugs, replacing one ignition coil and the pickup coil resetting the points and changing the condensers I now have a running motor. Only...
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    1981 Mercury 25hp No Top end power

    On the way in from fishing the 1981 Mercury 25hp suddenly started to run very badly above 1/2 throttle at first I thought it just fouled a plug But it didn't. So far I've installed new plugs cleaned the coil terminals cleaned the carburetor and fuel pump and replaced all the gaskets changed the...
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    What is the best repair manual for a 1981 mercury 25 hp

    I have a 1981 mercury 25hp electric start motor that I've been working on that runs great at idle and mid range but has no top end at all. I have gone through the carb and fuel pump replaced the gaskets and cleaned it, it has 125 psi compression I noticed it has replaceable main jets but I...
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    1958 Evinrude 7.5hp 7524 Poor Idle

    Picked up a very nice 1958 7.5hp Model 7524 at auction today. After checking it all out 92psi compression on both cylinders new champion plugs gaped at .028 It runs very smooth anywhere above the start position, less than that not at all. I cleaned the carb and all the passages not much change...
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    1955 evinrude fleetwin 7.5 parts source and interchange-2

    Hi I'm still looking for a piston with rings and rod for a 1955 Evinrude 7518 I did find a crankshaft If anyone knows what other years or models used the same piston and rod it would be greatly appreciated. I do have a parts list for 7518-7519 models but not for any others Thanks Mike
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    Part numbers needed for 1955 evinrude 7.5 fleetwin 7518

    Hi looking for part numbers for the powerhead Rods,crank and pistons at a minimum Thanks Mike
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    1955 evinrude fleetwin 7.5 parts source and interchange

    I have a 1955 fleetwin 7.5 that's been in the family since new that I'd like to put back into service. Last used by me 35 years ago. It has seen very limited use over the years but has no spark at the moment. I took the side covers off for a look see at the pistons and cylinders, they look...
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