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    Two very small round holes on lower unit (1975 Mercury 4.5hp)

    Thanks, Racerone - I think you're right - pressure test is the way to go. (btw - I've attached pictures of the pinholes, here) There are definitely some bad seals in the lower unit.. When I screw in the gear oil drain screw at the bottom, open the vent screw up top and blow air into it, it...
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    Two very small round holes on lower unit (1975 Mercury 4.5hp)

    Hi all - I recently bought a 70s model 4.5hp 2-stroke Mercury outboard. I changed the impeller and gear oil. I got it running but the oil came out in the water bucket as it ran. I assumed I need to change all the lower unit seals. Then I noticed two tiny round holes (on the right side...
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    Install a kicker bracket for a 4.5hp Merc on Swim Platform (Bayliner 175)

    Hi folks - Wondering if anyone has installed a kicker bracket on the swim platform of a fiberglass boat such as a Bayliner 175. Mine is a 2005. Not great for a kicker, but I want to add my 4.5hp Mercury 2-stroke for trolling. Was hoping to find a removable bracket that I can remove when the...
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    YAMAHA 1987 2-stroke outboard - IMPELLER WON'T PUMP water (tried almost everything)

    Hi guys -- I have a Yamaha 1987 2 stroke 6hp outboard (Serial 6SH-011172). I see a little pee hole (tell tale) where water should exit, but when I run the engine, nothing comes out. I recently purchased this used and i believe it sat for a while. Changed plugs, fogged it, new gas etc. I took off...
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