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    Convert a mid 70S 2o H.P. into a 25

    Hi,I have a 20 H.P. Johnson Outboard, :confused: can I convert it into a 25 by changing the carb?Thank You in advance for all your replys!
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    Hard Starting

    Hi fellow boaters,I have a 165H.P.straight six engine.The only way that it will start is for Me to pour a little gas down the carb.It will crank for about 1.5 secs then start.It runs fine after that,even at W.O.T. Should the choke be closed when starting or does it open a little when I pump the...
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    Ballpark Figure for Islander

    Hello again fellow boaters,I am looking at a 22Ft Islander(1975).Iside all redone,165Hp.straight six runs fine.Approx 450 Hrs on motor.Hull seems tight.Persons asking $1500.Would like your opinions.Thanks in advance.
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    Weight of Starcraft Islander (22 Ft)

    Hello fellow boaters, I would like to know how much approx,this boat would weigh.It has a 165 Hp. Mercruiser Engine(straight six).This boat I think is a 1973 era.I am planning to re-design it into a mid consel type boat and gut the berths,bridge,deck .If this boat I am thinking of buying,if the...
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    Which Fliud is Right?

    Hi,when I went to adjust my trim on my stern drive,I had problems bringing it up or down.I checked the fliud level and saw that it was was low so I toped it up.My boat by the way is a 1976 Thundercraft "Flamingo with a 165 HP 250 cu. in.Chevy straight 6 with an Alpha 1 stern drive.The point...
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