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    1968 Mercury 1000SS ignition parts

    Hello all, I recently purchased a 1968 Mercury 1000SS. Serial no. 2410533 It is in very good condition but it is missing the distributor and power pack. Where can I find one? Are the SS and non-SS distributors the same? Any help with info on the motor or parts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    1968 Merc 1000SS questions

    Hello all, I am looking into buying a ‘68 Merc 1000SS that is for sale near me. It has been sitting for a few years, but it is in beautiful condition and was put into storage correctly. (engine was fogged, carbs drained, cooling flushed). It is in very very good condition, everything seems...
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    Johnson/Mercury steering cable compatibility

    Hello all, I am swapping my 1976 Johnson-Javelin 85hp for a 1975 Mercury 85hp, as the Mercury is in much better condition, lighter, and a good deal. Will my steering cable be compatible with the Merc? The current cable works great and I'd rather keep it, as the current wheel/helm/cable came with...
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    Late 60’s Mercury outboard weight

    Hello! I am looking into getting a new engine for my boat, as the current one has had too many shade tree repairs, and it’s never reliable. It’s got low compression on 2 of the 4 cylinders, and would need a new wiring harness too. I’d rather buy a different engine (preferably a late 60’s...
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    Johnson 85hp power tilt/trim issues

    1976 Johnson/Javelin 85HP V4 Model: 85ETLR76G Hello everyone, I got my boat out of storage a few days ago, tilted the motor down and started it, and as I tried to tilt the motor back up to attach the transom saver, it stopped moving about 3/4 of the way up. It sounded like there wasn't any...
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    1976 Johnson 85hp idle mixture?

    Hello all, I have a 1976 Johnson 85hp model: 85ETLR76G It has always idled kinda rough and I'm not sure why. The motor was compression tested in May, all four were between 109-113 psi. The spark plugs have been changed, it has new gas, and the carbs I rebuilt earlier this summer. Most of the...
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    Johnson V-4 85hp Hard starting and Won't Idle

    1976 Johnson-Javelin 85hp Model: 85ETLR76G I was out on the lake last weekend and I had a hard time starting the motor. I tried everything, choke, no choke, more throttle, less throttle, pump the primer bulb, etc. It would sputter for a split second and then die. I finally got it to run...
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    1968 Larson Lapline restoration

    Hey everyone! I'm new to Iboats and I just wanted to share my recent purchase. I bought a 1968 Larson lapline All-American with a 1976 Johnson 85 hung on the back. It has had the floor and transom rebuilt, and the motor has had a new impeller and propeller. The engine runs nice, but when the...
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