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    Hey yallgood to see this place is still kickin

    " if any of you remember, i wa " if any of you remember, i was on this board alot back in the day(last summer) and now my outboard is back.. 1993 C25 25 HP Yamaha tiller problem: starts up and runs at idle fine, take it out of the slip and run at full throttle ther primer ball goes flat...
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    OMC Motor

    I just acquired a boat with a I just acquired a boat with an OMC stern drive. The motor was advertised as a 1974 OMC GM straight six. The title office says I also need to title the motor. Previous owner did not need title. Is there any vin/serial number on these motors? I looked and could not...
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    OMC Motor

    I just acquired a boat with a I just acquired a boat with an OMC stern drive. The motor was advertised as a 1974 OMC GM straight six. The title office says I also need to title the motor. Previous owner did not need title. Is there any vin/serial number on these motors? I looked and could not...
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    75 hp Gamefisher

    " What year is my 7.5 Gamefish " What year is my 7.5 Gamefisher? Model number 217-585831 and S/N 9A-247932... Thanks, Joe "
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    1978 40 HP Mercury 402 Lower Unit Removal HELP

    Need help. I want to change Need help. I want to change the water pump. I unbolted all lower unit bolts. Gently tapped the lower unit and it dropped about 3/4" and then stopped. Where do I disconnect the shift linkage from the powerhead to allow the unit to be removed. Or does it slip out...
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    99 HP Johnson Toilet Bowl Motor

    " I have a 1960 something 9.9 " I have a 1960 something 9.9 HP. Pulled the lower unit to change the water pump and instead of the copper tube staying put in the head, it came out. Been trying to reinstall it with some silicone on it to no avail. Just can't get it back in the grommet. Any...
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    Need advice for lower unit

    I have a Johnson 50 around a I have a Johnson 50 around a 90's model and I was doing a spring tune-up and found the following. Everything was good untill I went to drain the lower unit oil and water came out. I know that I need to reseal the bearing carrier but how do I get it out. I can...
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    Eninrude 1979 model 35hp need serious help

    I have a 1979 model 35hp envi I have a 1979 model 35hp envinrude that just keeps blowing up power packs ive done went through three i cant figure out the problem ive changed coils and the stater plate and it still does it. Pleas if anyone has any idea please help me. It will run good for a...
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    1976 evinrude hard to start

    Replaced the head gasket seem Replaced the head gasket seemed to help but still to hard to start.At idel it runs rough intermiten poping and kills alot tryed new plugs Thanks any help will be apreceated
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    Timing mark

    I was adjusting the timing on I was adjusting the timing on my 83 chevy 350. When i tried to line the mark up (4 deg. btdc) the motor stalled. i was able to turn the distributor to get a fairly constant idle but im having high rpm problems still. why is the timing mark off?
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    Need to locate parts for old 5 12 hp Johnson

    " I have an old 5 1/2 hp Johns " I have an old 5 1/2 hp Johnson outboard model CD-11 and need to locate a new starter pull cord and re-coil spring. I live near Romeo, Michigan and need to find a local dealer/parts supplier. Can anyone help ? Thanks "
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    How do you replace a lower unit on a 1994 75hp Merc

    The first time I put it back The first time I put it back it would be in drive when I shifted in neutral.
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    Reversing Rotation on a Paragon 11

    I am thinking of re-powering I am thinking of re-powering my 1977 251 Chris Craft Catalina. I have been told that I could install a standard rotation (CW rotation viewed from the front waterpump end) engine and retain my original right hand propeller if I switch something around on the...
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    1977 Chris Craft Catalina seacock stuck open

    " After hauling my 1977 251 ca " After hauling my 1977 251 catalina for the season, The raw water seacock will not budge. It is the original and I noticed a flange on the side with the handle. The flange has two screws. Do I remove them to get the core of the valve out? What is the proper way...
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    Yamaha is DOS

    " '93 25 hp yamaha has had " '93 25 hp yamaha has had trouble off and on starting and running. im at a loss here, as what to do now. it used to start right up, idle for a few minutes, then sputter to a stop. after that it would not kick back. id go back the next day, and it would fire and do...
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