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    Cracked mystery hose - 1976 Johnson 6hp.

    I picked up a nice clean older 6hp Johnson for the cottage, and am checking it over now. There is a small diameter rubber tube that goes from bottom to top of crankcase that has some surface cracks in it. I'm wondering what the purpose is of this hose, and what might be used as a suitable...
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    9.9hp Powerhead Base Gaskets

    I picked up an early 2000's Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke from an older gentleman. He indicated that it leaked engine oil out the exhaust badly after he attempted to replaced a cracked oil sump, and the aluminum plate that goes between the sump and powerhead. Everything looked to be assembled neatly, so...
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    2003 Mercury 60hp Flywheel Ring Gear Failure.

    Last fall noticed some nasty noise when starting the motor (2-stroke 3-cyl, 60hp, 2003). Looks like the ring gear teeth are all worn down significantly. I pulled the flywheel off, and it appears the ring is a shrink-fit on the flywheel. I'm looking for advice on repair options. This motor has...
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    90's 25hp 2-stroke - bent spark plug electrode!

    Hi folks, I joined here hoping to get a bit of advice on how to proceed with my Mercury 25hp 2-stroke, likely early 90's vintage. This past weekend it spend a few hours flat out hauling gear and people up and down the river. There seemed to an increase in engine noise (clatter), but I thought...
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