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    HELP!! 1974 Johnson 6hp issues

    Hey all, I desperately need some help. I have a 1974 Johnson 6hp motor (6R74C) that seems to only be running on one cylinder. Now I know that this is a common problem and has been covered many times over. But I've tried everything and still nothing. Here's the history, it was my grandpa's motor...
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    Tilt Trim Question

    Hey all, I have a quick question. I'm dealing with a 1980 Evinrude 200 horse outboard. I just mounted the motor and need to wire up the tilt/trim. The solenoid box did not come with the motor unfortunately. I have a couple automotive relays in my tool box at work. They are rated at 50amps for...
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    Need Steering Help

    Hey all, I just bolted up a 1980 Evinrude 200 horse outboard to the backof my 19 foot Hydrosport Bass boat (DV-200). Now I need to figure out how to get the steering hooked up. I have a dual cable system, same side feed, but no brackets to mount the cables to or attach them to the motor. I...
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    Evinrude Controls question.

    Hey all, I just picked up a 1980 Evinrude 200horse with all the controls. Now I'm not too familiar with this set up. There are two cables coming from the controls. One I am assuming is for the shift. Would the other one be for throttle? I can find a parts listing for the main shift cable, but...
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    1980 Evinrude 200hp shaft question

    Hey all, I'm looking at a 200 horse 1980 Evinrude outboard that has the extra long, 25", shaft. Is it possible on these engines to swap it out to a long, 20", shaft? If so, what is needed and how difficult is it? I know on the smaller tillers, most of them just required removing a spacer on the...
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    Merc Classic 50 cold blooded

    Hey all, I've got a Mid-80's Merc Classic 50, 45 horse on my fishing boat. Its always seemed a little cold blooded since I bought it, but this summer it seems to be getting worse. To the point that on some days, you have to let it runny at part throttle for 10 minutes before it'll run smoothly...
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    Compression on 1979 Johnson 175

    Hey guys, I'm looking at buying a boat with a 1979 Johnson 175 horse V6 outboard on it. He had a shop look at it and was told that it had 130psi compression in 5 cylinders and #1 cylinder had 105psi. What is the spec for this motor? Thanks! Seth Petro
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    Thoughts on a 1979 Johnson 175 horse

    Hey all, I'm looking at grabbing a 1979 Johnson 175 hp outboard to mount on the back of my 19 foot bass boat. What are people's thoughts on these motors? Pretty simple and easy to work on? The guy says it starts, but can be hard to keep running. Thinking it may just need a good tune-up and carbs...
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    120hp Force Questions

    I'm trying to find a motor for my bass boat. I've found a 1991 Force 120hp outboard that has two scored cylinders. Is this motor worth repairing? Now I'm assuming that it has a cast iron block since I can't find sleeves for it. The guy is asking $350 for it, I'm betting I can wave some green...
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    Need Info for 1986 VS-200DC Bass Boat

    Hey all, I just picked up a 1986 Hydra-Sport VS-200 dual consule bass boat and am looking for some information. I can't find the hull plate anywhere on it, any help in finding this? Does anyone have all of the specs for this boat or know of a place that I can look upthe specs? Specifically...
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    1986 Merc 175 Outboard question

    Hey all, I'm looking at buying a 19' bass boat with a 1986 175 horse Merc installed on it. The engine is dead in the water with two dead cylinders. The guy has the heads torn off and says it needs two cylinder sleeves installed. How hard of a job is this? Do they have to be pressed in? Or are...
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    Volvo AQ170A har starting

    Hey all, I'm looking for some expert advice. I have a 1975 Chrysler Charger boat with a Volvo Penta AQ170A 6 cyl sterndrive powering it. It is very hard starting. It does not want to start or stay running until its popped enough times to get the engine somewhat warm. Ihave to pump the gas...
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    Bunk or Roller trailer?

    Hi all. I have a dilema. I have a 17 foot Chrysler Charger fiberglass ski boat. the trailer I acquired with it has some issues. First off, a tree landed on the boat, damaged the boat some, but also bent the axle. So I need a new axle. Plus I need to replace both bunks. Here's my question. I am...
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    Chrysler?

    Is there much interest in the old Chrysler powerboats from the 70's? Seth Petro 1975 Chrysler Charger
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    Start of a new project - 1975 Chrysler Charger

    Well, I have bit the bullet and am starting a new project. I purchased this 1975 Chrysler Charger for $400. Ran, but would not stay running. Had 10 year old gas in it. Been stored outside, and not taken that great of care of. the biggest damage was having a tree fall on the right rear top. My...
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