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    2006 Optimax 150 2 stroke

    Hello all Engine will start but idle rough. Idle fluctuate up and down for about 3 minute then shut off. Change plug and fuel pressure is above 80. Start right up again and rev engine above 3k and a alarm sounds constantly. Need help. I’ve ran out of ideals
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    Motor keeps dying

    Hello all I have a 1986 mercury inline six and the serial no. Is 0A986322. It run great for a good 300 yd and then the motor just die out like it ran out of gas. It will start right up and go another 300 yd. I rebuild the fuel pump and replace the primer bulb. Gas filters are all clean. Need...
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    90 hp tower of power 80's model

    corapeakeToday, 12:33 AM # 4 cylinder not firing Hello all I have what I think is a late 70's or early 80's 90 hp mercury tower of power 6 cylinder. I have not been able to fine a year or a serial number on the transom. My problem is that I have a dread cylinder. My number 4 cylinder is not...
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    Japanese mariner engine

    I have a japanese mariner 20 hp engine. Model 653 51165 or 653 S1165 made in japan for mariner international co. Problem. It wouldn't idle right so i took the carburetor off the engine and started to clean it. I took the bottom bowl and clean the hi speed jet and then took a small wire and...
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    Trim motor for 1983 evinrude

    Hello All I have a 1983 evinrude 140 hp. Model E140TRLCTE. I have a few problems that i don't understand about the motor. First I don't understand the choke system on the motor. It has a switch on the side of the carburetor for automatic or manual. Do i have to take the hood off to choke...
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    Great White 35

    Hello All I have a motorguide great white 35 12volt trolling motor. Salt water series model no. QWT35 12Volt 35lbs trust pulse modulated speed control 1981 zesco corpation Whisper Guide propulsion system Can't get it to work, don't know if the lower unit assy is stuck or the electrical...
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    Reinell Boat

    Hello All A friend gave me a Reinell boat and I'm Trying to get some info on it. I measure it and it's around 24ft or 25ft. I got this off the right side at the back of the boat. Rena 1495M760 B2671 Can anyone tell me what size the boat and what motor come in it. It has a hardtop and look...
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    12 Volt Diode

    Hey Joe Do you have a picture of this 12 volt diode or a picture on how to install this diode The cure is to purchase a diode which is capable of handling 12 volts and installing it between the starter terminal of the starter solenoid (NOT the battery cable terminal) and the wiring terminal...
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    Test Tank

    Do anyone have any idea on how to make a homemade test tank for my 70 hp and 115 johnson engines. I want to be able to put a load and do some testing.
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    Year make model

    The plate on the transom is gone. Is there another way to tell what year make and model the motor is.
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    Starting Problem

    Why on the early model 70's evinrude and johnson engine they turn over real slow. I have a strong battery inline and new plugs. I have a johnson engine and don't know what year it is. If I had to quess I think it is a 1970 to 73. The front of the motor cover has power shift # on it and it has a...
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    Spark Plug Gap and Plug Type

    1978 Johnson 70 HP Model : 70EL78C Serial : J4934075 What is the spark plug gap from this motor and what kind of spark should I be using with this engine Corapeake
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    Johnson Want Start

    A friend gave me a 115 Johnson outboard motor and he said that the just shut off and he couldn't get it to start. The model is: 11SESL70D The serial is: J33A2448 What do I check first to make the engine start. It seem to be a nice engine and it clean and no oil outside the engine. Is it a...
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    Mariner 20 hp

    Can anyone tell me what year mariner engine I have. The ownly numbers I see on the metal tag is, 653 S 11650 . I don't know what the number mean. I'm try to get a water pump for the engine. Are there any other number on the engine that will tell me what year. Please help . Corapeake
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    Battery for 78 Johnson

    78 Johnson Model:70EL78C Hello Fellows What size battery should I buy for the 78 Johnson motor?Should I buy the battery everyone is telling me about at Wal-Mart? How many volts should this battery have? But at 12.7 volts the engine will drags and will not start at this point until I get 13.4...
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