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    racerone replied to the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts.
    When I pick up older motors like that , they come apart for full inspection BEFORE spending any coins on parts.---Powerhead and lower...
  • Fishermark
    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    It seems the correct torque is 85 ft lbs. That seems high. That's what I will do unless someone has a reason to say otherwise. Let me...
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    saltchuckmatt replied to the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts.
    Corrosion and rust from age or abuse really. You have a tough project ahead of you. I purchased an inexpensive 120 volt stick welder...
  • Fishermark
    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    Here's the video I referenced earlier.
  • Fishermark
    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    That video from Ted's Marine Repair discusses differences between Alpha 1, Gen 2 drives. The one I am working on is the original "Alpha."
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    saltchuckmatt replied to the thread 1977 70 hp johnson thermostat housing gasket.
    Kits typically are more than you need, and I'm speaking generically. Drop the stat is hot water with a thermometer and watch what it...
  • Fishermark
    Fishermark replied to the thread Resealing Alpha Upper.
    I have service manual 14 - and unless I missed it, it only references the newer models with the pressed on bearing and rolling torque...
  • LaqueRatt
    LaqueRatt replied to the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts.
    One more thing. Maybe this is a contributing factor in why the bolts are seized up. The parting line between the head and motor has a...
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  • LaqueRatt
    LaqueRatt replied to the thread 67 Year Old Head Bolts.
    Yes, the plug hole is stripped. While adjusting the carb it died and wouldn't start. I pulled the plugs and the one came out along with...
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    racerone replied to the thread 2001 Mercury 90hp Outboard Hard Start.
    First thing I would do is load test the battery.-----Then take starter apart for inspection and ohm test on armature.----Also test...
  • Texasmark
    Texasmark replied to the thread 2001 Mercury 90hp Outboard Hard Start.
    I had a 2002 90. I didn't boat very often and when out for the first time after a long dry spell, It's thirsty. Bulb has to be hard...
  • 1960 Starflite
    1960 Starflite replied to the thread outrrive alignment tool.
    Just my thoughts. I drilled and taped the end of mine to 3/8"- 16 for slide hammer (in case it sticks) and hanging it up with an eye-screw.
  • ratdude747
    ratdude747 replied to the thread outrrive alignment tool.
    Or better yet, find a buddy (in my case, my boss) who already has it and offers to loan it to you! He got his as part of a set which...
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    racerone replied to the thread 1977 70 hp johnson thermostat housing gasket.
    ??----You take thing apart.----Inspect.----Order / replace what is needed.----That is the way I have done this work for many years.
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    DeepCMark58A replied to the thread Nobody fishing?.
    Gearing up for Saturday
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