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    Point gap on 1973 mercury 98

    Hello need help on setting po Hello need help on setting points for a Mercury 9.8 thank you john
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    Conversion from tiller operating to remote

    " I would like to convert my 1 " I would like to convert my 1993 25 hp mercury outboard with all controls in the tiller handle to remote steering. I went to a service dealership locally and the guy there said according to the serial Number on your engine, there are no conversion kits so it...
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    HONDA 75 HELP

    " I cant figure outs what wron " I cant figure outs what wrong with my honda 7.5 it starts nice when i first get on lake it runs for about 6 blocks nice then dies and then its a pain to start and then I get it going and it only goes about another block and dies help please Thank you, John "
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    1975Evinrude 135hp

    " I have a hard starting motor " I have a hard starting motor that idles rough and has cylinders cut out intermitenly at higher rpms I found a loose purple wire on my ignition switch but have not had the chance to test it yet.Could this possibly be the problem,and what is that purple wire for...
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    Camshaft

    " I have a new style 454 7.4lt " I have a new style 454 7.4lt. chevy engine what is now called a GEN V1,(this is a new G.M. crate engine with a roller cam but it does not have the lobe on the cam for the mechanical fuel pump rod.)it was set up for a electric fuel pump. does mercruiser make a...
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    Old Outboard Identification

    " I have an old 3.5 HP outboar " I have an old 3.5 HP outboard that I'd like to identify a make, model, and year for. All I have is the following from the plate: BJ91106D 264524 Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! "
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    Suzuki DT 2

    " I recently purchased a used " I recently purchased a used 2 HP Suzuki DT 2. How can I tell the year and also, I have been told that some of these smaller engines do not require a water pump? This one seems not to have one how can I tell for sure. DT 2 0201 454557 Thanks for your...
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    Suzuki DT85 Timing Set Up

    Can anyone assist me with how Can anyone assist me with how to set the timing on a Suzuki DT85 early 80's model along with the linkage set up. My problem is it sound like it's only firing on 1 maybe 2 cyl. comp is 145 on all cyl and there is strong spark but when you remove the leads on No 1 &...
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    Year model info

    I need to find out the year m I need to find out the year model for johnson v-4 with the number E10928 on the block ? Thanks
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    99b 200hp EFI Merc

    " I have a 99' 200hp merc " I have a 99' 200hp merc EFI and i'm wondering what octane of gas is best for this motor? I know alot of my fishing buddies are using 87 in these newer motors? Is 87 suitable for these high horsepower motors? I always ran 93 but it seems things have changed. Also i...
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    How do i convert my 6 hp tohatsu to 8hp

    how do i convert my 6 hp toha how do i convert my 6 hp tohatsu to 8hp
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    Chrysler 99 crank seal

    " I have a 1971 Chrysler 9.9 t " I have a 1971 Chrysler 9.9 that I got from someone who left if lying in their backyard for 15 years. I managed to get it running - kinda. I suspect the crank seals are gone but would like to be sure before I tear into this project. I have to spray gas into...
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    50bs Viking

    " Hi I've recently aquire " Hi I've recently aquired an older Viking 5hp motor. Its a clone of a late 50's OMC but I would like to find out the exact year. The model number is 5D14V, the serial number is 13351. Thanks. John "
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    1959 outboard johnson with a bad gas leak

    i have a 1959 johnson that le i have a 1959 johnson that leak's gas real bad is there any where that i can get a repair manual or is it better to let some one that has vast years of experience work on somthing like the fuel system with the presurerized tank
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    2000 Johnson 115 HP spark plug gap

    Need to know the spark plug g Need to know the spark plug gap for a Johnson 115 HP v4 outboard.
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