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    Suzuki Head gasket Picture added

    I am working on a 1984 Suzuki DT 115. I recently did a decarb, and put in new plugs (replaced champions with NGK). After the first run on the new plugs, I brought the boat home and pulled the plugs to have a look. The motor seemed to run without incident, I really had no reason to check other...
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    Suzuki DT 115 1984

    Hi guys, I have a question regarding using a transom saver with this outboard. When I put the transom saver on, the outboard sometimes trys to turn, etc while driving. The transom saver is the type that goes over a roller on the bottom of the trailer. Sometimes, this part will slip accross the...
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    Low Compression on 150

    I am looking at a 81 mariner v150. From what I can tell and the owner says the motor has had minimal use. However, it appears to be suffering from a bad rear exhaust gasket. The gasket can be seen, and is obviously blown. I checked compression and it indicated maybe bad head gaskets as well...
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    1981 Mariner 150

    I am looking at a 1981 Mariner 150 thats mounted on a skeeter bass boat. I have a few questions regarding this motor. I have never owned a Merc/Mariner, only JohnnyRudes. Is this a good year for Mariner motors? Is this an electric shift (I hope not)? Are there any common/persistant problems with...
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    NC Surf Fishing

    I am headed to NC this weekend for a couple weeks in Ocean Isle. This is right next to the intracoastal waterway. I have next to no experience saltwater fishing, much less surf fishing. I am an avid fresh water fisherman. I have a solid rod and reel, and seine that I am taking with. I need help...
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    1973 50hp Evinrude

    I have a 73 Rude that runs great, I have had it for a little over a year. The last couple of times I have taken it out however it has been a hard start. After a little tinkering I found that if I pull the manual choke on the motor it starts right up. I never had to do this before, my control box...
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    What A Shame

    So I was cruising craigslist today and came accross this add. At the end of the video you can even here the buzzer start to sound. What A downright shame. kansascity .craigslist.org/ boa/851514670.html
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    1973 Evinrude 50HP

    Hey fellows, you all supply great information here. I have lurked and occasionally posted for over a year now, and now I have a real question. I have a 1973 Evinrude 50hp that my wife recently decided to break the key off in the ignition switch. I got a new switch, the 6 pole with push to choke...
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    Opening A Bow

    I am working on my winter project which is a 15' 1968 Chrysler Del Ray. It is a closed bow, and I would like to open it up. I have been searching the forums and came accross some info regarding weight distribution up front when opening a closed bow. My question is, if I open the bow, is it...
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    Another Foam Question

    I have yet another foam question for you all. I plan on using exandable foam and was trying to figure how much I would need. The weight rating on my boat is 1050 lbs. It is a 15' 1968 Chrysler Del Ray, all aluminum. I am not sure of its weight. When adding foam, do I need to add enough to offset...
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    Sealant

    I am in the process of redoing a 68 Chrylsler Del Ray, all aluminum, no stringers. I am removing the entire interior including foam. I plan on using Gluvit on the boat, but want to know if it would be best to use it on the outside of the hull, or if I could use it inside. If I used it inside...
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    Got a new motor w/ Pics**

    Well I picked up a used boat and motor today. The motor is 1968 55 HP Johnson Hydro-Electric Shift. I am excited about it. I pull cranked it the other day with compression readings of 119,117,111. As you can see in the pics I have a lot of electrical work ahead of me. I do have a specific...
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    Stripping Gears?

    Well, got the year straight on my motor finally, it is a 1960 Evinrude 10HP sportwin. My question today has to do with the way I start it. I have been starting it in gear lately. I start it with very little throttle, but am concerned I may be stripping gears starting it this way. Will starting...
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    56 10 Hp Lu

    I have a 1956 10 HP Evinrude that is giving me problems. Today was my first time on the water with it, and it ran like a champ for about an hour with multiple starts. I was heading back towards the dock and suddenly the boat quit going, engine was still running and in gear but I was going no...
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    Evinrude Gear Box help

    Hello everyone, I am new to the forum. I recently got a great deal on an Evinrude Sportwinn 10hp. I am not sure of the year, the serial number is. This is my first outboard so I have ordered a manual, however, I was going to change the lower unit oil and the illustration I found online was...
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