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    Is it possible to link twin motors for tiller only steering and throttle control?

    Is it possible to link twin motors for tiller only steering and throttle control? Say two 10 to 20 horsepower motors.
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    Spark plug compatability/swap, , 1973 7.5 Merc vs 1979 Merc 9.8

    Spark plug compatability/swap, , 1973 7.5 Merc vs 1979 Merc 9.8 I have a new set of gapless Champion L78Y from a 1973 Merc 7.5 hp with the phase maker ignition with the red module. I am going to run a Merc 9.8 1979 that has the proper gap plugs in it that the engine calls for, “Champion” L77JC4...
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    Stop switch continuity merc 9.8 1979

    MERC 9.8 CIRCA 1979 SN 5453792 Got another spare motor on a boat flip, This engine was not suppose to be runable, However I got it running fine. Now It was going to be next years project, as I need a few parts etc. It has this gawd awful stop switch on it, It says made in china on it, It does...
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    Which way does water pick-up tube bend on merc 7.5

    Doing an autopsy here. last person that did the impeller change caused some problems. Got into trouble and improvised. I don't have time to tell you why this is important, but it is, trust me , cause it caused other problems that all combined throw nothing but curve balls. Going from the...
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    How do you remove water pump housing from merc 7.5

    I think I have a leaking seal under my impeller housing. I will pull it apart, but I don't think I figured out how to pop up the lower pump housing, the last time I was in there. The copper pick up tube is attached and I think that is why I staped from it.
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    PART 2 Impeller issues merc 7.5 (narrowed down)

    I need some quick help I have to separate the adapter plate from the bottom cowl. And how do I get at the nylon bushing that is in the adapter plate as I may have to replace it. (is it easy to remove the adapter plate from the bottom of the power head or will I be in for another delay to send...
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    Impeller issues merc 7.5 (narrowed down)

    Replaced Impeller with the correct size,I only get water flow at Idle. The old impeller almost did the same thing, but it got worse as I was starting the motor as I was fixing other neglected things. Someone replaced this impeller years ago and motor was then moth balled. That person don’t...
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    Ever seen a factory 1997 all GREEN colored 15 horse Evinrude.

    Am looking at a used 15 hp evinrude 1997 model e15reuc or e15revc (sorry don have here right now. The color is like a forest green, (the whole motor). I kind of thought this could be normal, but it don't look like it is painted. There are no brush marks and the inside of the cover is the...
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    15 HP Evinrude compared to 1980 Johnson need help

    I have a chance at a 2-fer that I want to buy, one is a Merc the other is a 15 hp evinrude. I need the merc, my partner could use the evinrude. I do not know these small evinrude/johnson’s at all. Except I wish I had one. I do not have the serial number for his 1980 Johnson yet. My...
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    Can I convert 1979 9.8 merc ‘s ignition over to a 1973 7.5

    I have a good working 1973 7.5 sn 373-1914, that has the Phase Maker ignition with the red module. Runs good but has not been run in a long time till this year. I am worried about that old troublesome ignition and the non availability of parts and the ones available are very expensive. I have...
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    7.5 1971 will not start after being run and then sitting for over 30 minutes unless u flood the carb

    I have had this problem since I bought the motor in 1977. It had only about 10 hours on it. The motor runs flawlessly under all conditions. Starts on the second pull after winter storage etc. I have (way in the past tried to fix this for 10 years plus by doing all the obvious) including...
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