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    1996 marineer 175 efi at low speed chugging

    At low speed it chugs. At first, I thought it was slipping in the trans but it is not. At idle and anything higher than low, it is fine. It might be smoking a little more than it should at idle. Where should i start?
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    1996 mariner 175 efi ignition problems?

    When first started, I will have to feather the throtle in order to keep the engine from stalling out. It will run fine at first when I open it up but will eventually start to go through a phase in which it surges then bogs down then surges and bogs down the RPM's will drop and surge to where...
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    what year

    I would like to know the year of this motor please. Johnson 100hp Model #v4t414b serial #12868617. Thank you.
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    year of Johnson motor?

    Johnson 100HP Electormatic model #v4TL14B<br />Serial #J2868617<br />Thanks for the info in advance?
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    what year is this outboard?

    I have a v4 Johnson 100hp Searial #12868617 Model #V4TL14B. I would like to know the year of this motor. Thanks for the time and effort.<br />Dewey
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    need help building a trailer

    Has anyone built thier own trailer before?<br />I am thinking about building my own for a 18 ft bow rider. It needs to handle about 2800#. I need to know the best way to go about begining this adventure. I have seen some frames but am not sure if they can handle the weight. How can I tell...
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    used trailers in the mid west

    I am looking for a used trailer that can handle an 18 footer and can hold 2500-2800lbs. Does anyone have any suggestions for sites or locations? If they are in the mid west, even better. Thanks for the info gang.<br />Dewey
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    who makes this boat?

    forester 1800 rio. I thought that there was a forester boat company but all I come up with is forester pontoons. Any information would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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    can a 60 hp sea king fit on this old Sea king boat and still be safe?

    I have a 1960 60 hp sea king engine and i found a 14 foot Sea king boat runabout style that someone is selling(1960?). Would this motor be to large for the boat. It seats four, has a yellow top white bottom, windshield, and steering. Any information on the boat would be appreciated but i am...
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    1960 60 hp sea king wont run at 4500 RPMs or higher?

    I have been working with this engine since may and have made great leaps and bounds but since I have installed a tach I have realized that the engine is not running at the right rpms. The model is GG8850A it is a V4. It is supposed to run at 4000-5000 RPM (60hp at 4500). It was only running...
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    OMC Premium Blend, HiVis, or HPF for 1960 Sea King

    I have been told to use any one of these. In my manual I was told not to use hypoid 90. Instead I am suposed to use OMC type "b". I was wondering what the differences were between the three that I have been told to use and if there is one that is better for this application. Thanks for any info.
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    where to put temp sending unit on 1960 60hp sea king?

    There is a hot light on the dash and also a temp gauge. Neither are hooked up and the temp gauge wires come out by the shifter and throttle lever box. What wire should go to the hot light? I have the manual for the motor and it does not indicate any thing for these. For the temp gauge, where...
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    is tach possible for this outboard motor?

    Hi gang,<br />I have a 1960 60 hp Sea king (Gale division of OMC)model #GG8850A. It runs off a magneto and is a v4. I was wondering what type of tachometer i need to get and how to wire it if it is not in the instructions. There was no original tachometer. let me know if more info is needed...
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    decals for 1960 sea king 60 hp

    is anyone aware of a place that I could purchase some decals for my Sea king? thanks for any information you can provide.
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    What year is this boat?

    Larson Glasspar "avlon" Model #81583. I think it is from the 60's but I am not sure. any help is greatly appreciated.
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