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    Control box and harness 1995 mariner 75hp cconsol

    please help please help
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    OilFuel Mixture for 1960 Johnson 18 HP

    What is the proper oil/fuel m What is the proper oil/fuel mixture for a 1960 Johnson 18 hp engine?
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    40 hp johnson tracker for parts or rebuild b91 model I Think

    " In jacksonville, Fl. Moto " In jacksonville, Fl. Motor runs but has low compression in bottom cylinder....$500 W controls "
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    Hard start evinrude 150

    " Hello, I have a '96 e " Hello, I have a '96 evinrude 150 60 deg looper. The engine runs fine from a cold start, but when I shut engine off for a while, it is very hard to start. It seems that it is starving for fuel. After a few tries (about 20) it starts again and runs fine until I...
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    John deere 6068 piston problem

    I cracked a piston at 2100 hr I cracked a piston at 2100 hrs and cracked 5 at 4200 hrs the only piston not cracked was the one replaced at 2100 hrs anyone know of similar problems with this engine any info appreciated
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    Outboard gear lube

    " Hello, I have a 1996 Evi " Hello, I have a 1996 Evinrude v6 150 hp outboard. I was wondering, since I cant find the ultra high performance gear lube, if high vis 80w90 GL5 gear lube is ok for my gear case. Thanks "
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    OMC 800 impellor

    " My 1979 OMC 800 is losing pr " My 1979 OMC 800 is losing prime at the impellor pump. The telltale will flow and gradually stop. No water out the hose to the motor water pump. Replaced impellor, housing, wear plate, and all associated gaskets and seals related in the mid and the lower unit...
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    1974 Evinrude 70HP runs in reverse but struggles amp dies in forward

    " I just replaced the PowerPac " I just replaced the PowerPack & spark plugs, and the engine runs fine with a hose attached. On the lake, it will run great in reverse after I shift quickly enough to avoid a stall. In forward, it struggles for a bit and dies. Where should I start looking? Is...
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    Power Loss in 85 Hp Evinrude you wonbt believe this

    " OK they just called me and a " OK they just called me and after replacing the amplifier and coil and no improvment, they're now saying the compression is low and the motor is shot. A basket case. Junk. My question is, the compression was fine a couple of hours ago and when the power loss...
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    Power Loss in old 85 Hp Evinrude

    " There's been a couple of " There's been a couple of posts regarding this problem in older 85 HP Evinrudes. Here's an update on mine. Last fall the stator, distributor cap, coil and points were all replaced to get spark to a wayward cylinder. After approx. 2 or 3 hrs running time this...
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    How long does a water pump impeller last

    " When I went to pick up my 19 " When I went to pick up my 1972 Evinrude 85 hp today after a new power pack was installed, the mechanic asked me how old the water pump was. I told him that it's the original, so it's 30 yrs old. He said I might want to think about a new impeller, to save the...
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    72 Evinrude 85 hp stator keeps going out

    " Last summer my 85 Evinrude w " Last summer my 85 Evinrude was in the shop several times before they found the stator was arcing to ground, cutting out one or two cylinders at high speed. It took 2 stators to get one to work, and now after only 2 or 3 hours on the new one, I think it started...
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    1980 OMC Problems

    My OMC Outdrive is stuck in t My OMC Outdrive is stuck in the down position. I was only able to trailer it by using the trim in the full up position. When I activate the tilt switch I hear a whining noise from the outdrive area. Can someone tell me how to get the outdrive up manually? And...
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    Oil drain plug on MCM 470

    Does anyone know what the siz Does anyone know what the size of the drain plug is on a 1984 MCM 470. The reason i'm asking is i want to pick up some quick drain hoses at a local Autoparts store. Or at least if anyone knows from which Car it fits so i can compare it.
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    I have twin Volvo sxbs need to install twin helm steering

    " twin 2001 sx drives w/power " twin 2001 sx drives w/power steering . Is there a mounting system to hook up twin helms at least to one of the engines ? Tie bar is installed . TIA , Rick "
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