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    What are ballpark parts values for a 1990 Force 120 hp L-drive?

    We will be parting out a 1990 120HP Force L-drive and I can see from ebay, there are some decent value components. Is it best to strip down the loaded powerhead to a short block, or leave the exhaust manifold, and/or electronics, carbs, etc still on it? If I am correct, the crank spline is...
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    What year is my 4hp motor

    Re: What year is my 4hp motor sounds like a 1969. Look like this? generic net photo
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    6hp Evinrude --- No Spark

    Re: 6hp Evinrude --- No Spark Here is the Service Manual $19.95 delivered. Save yourself some torture in all aspects of your motor. 1998 5 6 8 9 9 15 OMC Evinrude Johnson Outboard Service Shop Manual More Listed | eBay Quiz Tomorrow...:fish2:
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    Proper Prop Selection

    Re: Proper Prop Selection Here's a cheap place to start...used 15"x17"LH michigan short hub, long barrel for $38BIN +12.79ship. It'll at least give you some data with a 15" diameter prop, so pulling the final number will be more accurate...or who knows, it might plane somewhat and solve your...
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    Removing 130 hp ocean runner from boat

    Re: Removing 130 hp ocean runner from boat When are you going to show us something bad?LOL I rotated the pic for you. Get your compact mini needle scaler, straight handle and some better treatment/paint. Here's a rusty 130 "before". The scaler made short work of it. Sure it ends up...
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    Shrinking Canvas

    Re: Shrinking Canvas In all fairness to iboats...I should have mentioned it in my earlier post. iboats Part # 008.1 Top-Snapper - Ironwood Pacific $20.08 Also...iboats Handi-Man Extend-A-Snap Extend-A-Snap, 4-Pack - Handi-Man Marine Sale Price: $5.86 Save: $1.03 (14% Off $6.89) Part #...
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    Email notifications not working for Iboats. Anyone know a fix?

    I've often subscribed to threads when I've posted and I do not receive email notifications. The system did work fine up to ~a year ago. Subscriptions are still checked off,"Instantly via email". Feel bad leaving stranded boaters high and dry when they may have a simple follow up question to...
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    J/E 1973-77 backpack style PT&T possibly available

    I'm sure I'll get shot here for posting this - but I know owners search to the ends of the Earth for the easy add on Power Trim for the J/E 65-135hp motors, so I'll take one for the team. I just ran across it on Ebay item 320693810855 "Johnson Trim and Tilt" 1D23Hrs left. Bid @$58, BIN$325 and...
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    Which Elephant Ear prop for a Tohatsu nsfA3 9.8HP Ultra long shaft on 22' Walkaround?

    I'm rigging a "Get a Customer Home Motor" for a Seaswirl 2150 O/B Walkaround (4k loaded)and want to get him setup well, should the need arise for its use (ie: O/B croaks) It is a four stroke 2007 9.8HP. It will NOT be used for trolling. I believe the choices are a 5" and a 7" and am I correct...
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    1999 Suzuki 2-stroke FI - Thinking of buying -Opinions??

    Looking at buying a dealer maintained all service records 200HP Suzuki 2-stroke, Fuel Injected 224 hrs according to dash gauge and dealer. Includes all cables/controls and gauges, compression 125-128 all 6 cylinders. Dealer is asking $3800, but I know I can do a bit better. Do these motors...
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    1975 evinrude 9.9 fuel pump prob?

    Re: 1975 evinrude 9.9 fuel pump prob? A few questions and comments. Does the compression gauge you are using have a shraeder valve built in ? If the valve is on the plug side of the adapter hose, more tugs will be needed to get up to max.. I'd like to see how the engine responds with...
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    Need to pull carburetor 1988 9.9 Johnson

    Re: Need to pull carburetor 1988 9.9 Johnson NOTE: THIS THREAD WAS POSTED BEFORE I SAW THE ABOVE THREAD... I guess I'll pitch in here a bit... 1st - did you use a new carb kit, or simply cleaned the old ones. The lower rubber gasket below the Nozzle Well(and above) has to be...
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    Attwood Trailer actuator / coupler not releasing ball w/pics

    The lever lock on the attached trailer is very flaky when trying to unlock the ball when removing - the locking tang won't release without without a pia of tools and coodination. Going on I pull back on locking tang while gently lifting lever. This type of style usually auto locks when dropped...
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    2004 Toyota Sienna

    Re: 2004 Toyota Sienna I have a Reese adjustable height on my Sienna. I have moved a ton of boats with it. I've attached some pics. I welded mine as a fixed height to eliminate any wobble and also shimmed the receiver. I've got a ton of gear currently in my trunk and have sagged the springs...
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    9.8/9.9HP 2006 white smoke/steam? out exhaust relief in test tank - with video- help!

    No One is showing the love on the Tohatsu side, I thought you guys might help me out... I have a week to return it - so the heat is on! Tohatsu is making both their branded 9.8 and Mercs branded 9.9HP. Per the Tohatsu side where I posted/started... Hello, Small outboard 2 stroke mechanic...
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