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    OMC carb rebuild goodies and supplies?

    Hey guys I am rebuilding a set of 1995 Evinrude 50 hp carburetors. Just a few questions. With OMC being gone by way of the Dodo, does anybody know equivalent for specific OMC specialty products? It is important that these are easy to find over the counter solutions. I need to transport this...
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    3 cyl 50 hp Evinrude 50 running issues.

    Hey guys, tried out my new to me 50 and it did not run well. Fires right up, no issues Warms up well on fast idle. Slow acceleration is issue one. It does a fast ch-ch-ch stutter until I give it more throttle and then it clears up and then it runs nicely. Electrical?? It has no real top end...
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    1995 Evinrude VRO alarm disconnect?

    Good morning good people, I have a 1995 Evinrude And I cannot find where to disconnect the VRO wiring. The alarm keeps going off on my side controller. At least I think that’s what the alarm is. After a few minutes of warm-up it is a constant beep beep beep that will not stop. Note that this is...
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    Suggested prop size for new to me boat?

    Hey everyone, I just picked up an early 2000’s fiberglass v hull (15’ grew sportster). The 50 hp 4 Stroke motor on it was toast, so I’m putting a 1995 50hp 2 Stroke Evinrude triple on it) this motor is also new to me and it came without a prop. I have a few props on hand to try out. (16 and 17...
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    2001 Mercury 4 stroke locked up - is it worth rebuilding?

    Hey guys, I bought a boat with a blown 50hp 4 stroke motor. It isn’t seized, but something is locking it up inside. I assume something broken or bent. (Rod, valve etc) are these motors worth rebuilding or is the cost generally not worth it due to their large number of parts (compared to 2...
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    Troubles with 1986 60 hp Johnson refresh.

    Hey everyone, I’m trying to get a refreshed 1986 Johnny 60 hp motor running. Carbs rebuilt. new impeller and lower unit seals. it starts but wants to run fast. No tach, but seems 2x faster than idle speed. Air box is off. Controls dialed down as low as possible. Low speed idle screw backed...
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    3 cylinder and 2 cylinder lower units interchangeable?

    I guess more specifically, will the 60 hp triple fit a 60 hp twin? if so, do they follow the same interchange rules such as 78(?)-81, 82-88 etc? thanks
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    1995 Evinrude 50 hp lower unit and drive shaft questions

    Good afternoon, I hope everybody is safe and well during these crazy times. I have a question regarding a 1995 50 hp triple that I picked up this summer. I’ve just dropped the lower unit to change the impeller and noticed some deep galling or gouging in the shaft up near the spine section. It...
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    Lost reverse lockout after engine installation

    Hey everyone, I hope you can help me out here. I just recently completed my transom restoration. After reinstalling the motor, a 1975 mercury 650, I no longer have reverse lock. Everything worked great before I dismantled it. I’m sure I put it back together as it was. The only difference is the...
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    1970s 650 mercury engine wiring harness?

    Hey folks, I’ve got a 1975 or 1976 Merc 650. It has wiring issues like many of the era. I’m looking to see if I can get an engine wiring harness replacement. The one I’ve got is full of cracks and corrosion. I know that these are obsolete or no stock anywhere anymore, but I’m hoping that...
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