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    Gear case compatibility

    Tried my best to search on line before posting this, with no luck. I would like to remove the extension and shorten a x long shaft 1995 Force 120hp, with a 20" 1990 Mercury V6 gear case I have. Even if it will bolt on, I read somewhere to be sure length of throw on the shift shaft is same, or...
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    Lower Unit Fitment

    Hello, I am trying to fit a Johnson 1996 130 HP gearcase to a Johnson 1990 115 HP. I understand the 96 has a two piece drive shaft and the 90 had a one piece. I do not have the gearcase off of the 90 model to compare. Can anyone tell me if they will interchange, or what I can do to make the 96...
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    Tilt leaking down - Rams or Valve Body

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    1986 Suzuki DT 140 cooling problem.

    Someone Please Help!!! I am having a strange issue with the cooling circuit on a 1986 Suzuki DT140. Engine runs great with even compression and water tell-tale stream is strong with boat on trailer, backed into water, in forward gear, at operating temp, running about 2500 rpm's, everything...
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    Looking for Stratos OMC, 18.5 Dual console owners

    I have purchased a 1990 Stratos OMC 18.5 Dual Console. It is not a low profile boat, more like suitable for Bay fishing. I have virtually found no others on line anywhere. I'm just wondering if there are few left in existence or what? It seems to be built like a Grady Tournament with lots of aft...
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    Looking for other Stratos 18.5 Dual Console boat owners

    I have purchased a 1990 Stratos OMC 18.5 Dual Console bay type boat and have virtually found no others on line anywhere. I'm just wondering if there are few left in existence or what? It seems to be built like a Grady Tournament with lots of aft room and a fresh water live well in floor and huge...
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    Evinrude lower unit shaft resistance

    Hello, I have the lower unit removed from a 1987 120 Evinrude to replace impeller. With the impeller out while turning the drive shaft by hand in neutral, it has some resistance (does not spin easy) also it seems you can feel each tooth of the pinion gear as it contacts the ring gear. By...
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    Water in #1cyl. 1985 60 hp mariner

    Hello Guys, I desperately need advice on a 1985 Mariner 60 3 cyl. I'm having a problem with water intering #1 - top cyl. I have replaced water jacket cover gaskets twice, one time with gaskets only and second with high temp silicone added to them -both sides. Semms to run fine for a minute or...
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