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    No need for crank shims? 1984 Merc 35 HP S/N 06491413

    Hi All, I'm rebuilding a 1984 Merc 35 HP with serial number 06491413. We got the new crank and pistons in (0.030 over). I have the SELOC manual for this motor. In the manual, it says this (step 15), "On all models except the Mercury Model 402 (1972-78), 40 (40 hp 1979-83), and 35 hp (1984 & on)...
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    1984 35 hp rebuild - reed block / main bearing question

    Mostly getting parts from this website (marineengine) and ebay. I had to order an entire gasket kit to get gaskets because I couldn't find them individually. My marine repair shop said they get most gains from grinding the intake and exhaust ports on the sleeves to match the holes in the block...
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    1984 Mercury 35 hp rebuild - top end cap question

    Hi all, I’m rebuilding an ‘84 Mercury 35 HP with serial number 06491413. I ordered a new top end cap (part number 1167-8277A 1) and bearing (part number 31-62066). When both parts arrived, I was surprised to see a bearing and seal already installed in the end cap, but the installed bearing is...
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    1984 35 hp rebuild - reed block / main bearing question

    We just got the new pistons in, I am 3D printing a piston rod tool that holds the needle bearings in place while the wrist pin is inserted. I plan on following the manual and installing the pistons to rods, then rods to crank before dropping the whole shebang in the block. I still have to buy...
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    1984 35 hp rebuild - reed block / main bearing question

    Ah that makes sense, thanks!
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    1984 35 hp rebuild - reed block / main bearing question

    Here is a picture. It looks gnarly if those ridges would actually clamp onto the crank journal. But maybe it's designed that way so oil reaches it (and maybe that's why there's a pin hole in the back)?
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    1984 35 hp rebuild - reed block / main bearing question

    Hi all, I'm rebuilding a 1984 35 hp engine with serial number 06491413. I bought a used powerhead block that was empty of parts and I'm building it with new parts before swapping it with my existing old powerhead so I don't have a visual reference of these parts outside of the diagrams. This is...
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    Mercury outboard 40hp Overhaul ?

    Hello, I am rebuilding a 35 HP 2 stroke, but it is quite a bit older than yours I think. Mine is a 1984. I haven't had luck finding a rebuild kit. This website (marineengine.com) has been awesome to order most parts from, but I had to find some new parts as new old stock on ebay, etc.
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    '84 35 hp - Bore scope showed scaring, but nearly perfect compression

    Thanks, good call. If I get a used motor, I probably need to get one from a dealer that bore scopes the cylinders so I don't end up in the same situation, or buy a scope and tell the private party I need to take a peek before buying. I have rebuilt many automotive engines and have a great...
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    '84 35 hp - Bore scope showed scaring, but nearly perfect compression

    Hi all, I have a 1984 35 hp mercury 2 stroke (serial number 06491413) on a 1986 MV-16 basstracker. I got the boat for a very good deal and want to use it as a first boat for my 14 year old son to learn on who just got his boating license. Compression tested it and it came back near perfect with...
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    1984 Mercury 35 hp tilt and trim or just trim?

    Thanks for the reply, great news.
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    1984 Mercury 35 hp tilt and trim or just trim?

    Hi All, I am looking at options for adding tilt and trim to my '84 Mercury with serial number 06491413. I see some people purchase the components (new and used) and convert the motor or just buy a universal tilt and trim system that you mount your motor to and mount on the transom. When looking...
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    Fuel Line connector for '84 Mercury 35 HP

    Hi all, I bought a new fuel line connector, part number 22831Q 3 to add to my new quicksilver gray fuel line. The brass nipple in the package was not attached to the connector at the factory. Should I put Gasolia or any other type of fuel safe sealant on the threads before I install the nipple...
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