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    Portable Gas Tank

    I posted about this topic a couple of days ago but I am not able to find the post, apparently it was deleted during all of this maintenance work. Anyhow, I have a 3 gallon plastic portable fuel tank for my motor. I noticed a couple of days ago that gas was leaking out the end of the hose...
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    Service Manual Needed

    Anyone have a service manual on a 1971 6 HP model 6R71G that they would be willing to share. I have to rebuild the carb and starter assembly and am new at this. If you have one let me know and I will get you my e-mail address. Thanks
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    Carb help needed on 1971 6 HP

    I recently inherited a 1971 6 HP, I took it home and hooked it to a gas can and it cranked on the first pull. However, the plastic housing that the filter screen is located in had a crack in it and it was leaking gas. I ordered a new one and a new screen and installed them. While the motor...
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    Help needed on 1971 6 HP

    Could someone please tell me (pictures appreciated) how to attach the pull rope to the rope spool. You cannot tie a knot in the rope because it will not pass by the rope aligning pin if you do. Thanks
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    New to me 1971 6 HP model 6R71G

    I recently acquired a 1971 6 HP model 6R71G and I have a couple of questions. I have done some research but haven't been able to find answers to my questions. Hope you guys can help. 1. The starter rope is frayed really bad once you start getting close to the end that is attached to the...
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    Suitable Lower Unit Oil for 1971 Johnson 6 HP

    I just acquired a 6 HP 1971 Johnson outboard. What would be a suitable lower unit oil to use in it? Also, what is the proper fuel/oil ratio for this motor. I think it is 50 to 1 but I want to make sure. Thanks
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    Oil Injection System

    I have a 2004 50 hp ELPTO. It has the oil injection system on it. I have had people tell me that the nylon gear in the system is only good for about 10 years and if it goes it will cause the motor to blow. My questions are: 1. Is this correct? 2. Does the 50 hp have an alarm for this...
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    Water Seperating Filter

    I have a 2004 50 horse power Merc. Should I add a water seperating filter to my fuel line for this motor? I know most people recommend it for larger engines but I wasn't sure for a 50 HP. If you recommend this, would I add it between the bulb and the motor or would you recommend some other...
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    Trailer Wiring Problems

    I am rewiring a Jon boat trailer. I installed the new wiring today (wiring and plugs came with the new tail lights). Once I had completed the wiring and installed the new tail lights I hooked the trailer up to my truck to test the lights. The tail lights work fine. However the the signal...
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    Help, Oil Injection Question

    I have a 2004 Mercury 50 ELPTO. I have a question about oil injection. Is there anything that needs to be serviced or replaced yearly or every couple of years in reference to the oil injection system on this motor. Some have told me that you need to replace the pump about every three years...
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    Oil Injection Question

    I have a 2004 Merc 50 ELPTO. I have a question about oil injection. Is there anything that needs to be serviced annually in regards to the oil injection (such as is there a pump that needs to be replaced, plastic gears that need to be replaced, ect.)? Or does the motor simply suck the oil in...
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