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    Johnson 9.9 carb.issues.

    Hi fellows,It's been awhile since I ck'ed the forum.But when you need help,,you ask.I have a 9.9 hp.1978 Johnson carb. question.Has anyone ever drilled out the "lead" BB's that block factory drillings? In order to be completely cleaned & rebuilt one would need to do this I would think.If you...
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    Prop question

    Hi fellows,I got a quickie question for you.What is the "ring" called that snaps around a Johnson prop...9.9hp.1978.??It has something to do with water turning back into inside void of the prop.I've read something about it maybe here on iboats,but I can't find it again.It's plastic,I would...
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    1978 9.9 hp.johnson

    Morning fellows;I just picked up a 1078 9.9 johnson model # 1078RM & have a few questions.Does anyone have the specs.such as adjustments,compression numbers,type of plugs,etc. or an owners manual?It seems to run fairly well,I just want to dial it in so to speak.thax,Dude11
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    Primer bulb on remote tank

    Just would like some feedback as to the "hardness" of mine.lol---My buddy says they should be hard after a few squeezes.I have normal grip & mine doesn't get hard;firm__yeah,but not hard.The motor seems to function as it should,has a new hose & bulb.So I think all is well...What say you?
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    Johnson 6hp.fuel pump

    I was needing a fuel pump for my 1976 6hp.Johnson;so I rip thru the internet.Only to find a vast number of different ones for different models & years.Then I find a site that mostly sells parts for older models.Guess what I find out____their all the same up to 25hp.??Prices range from $39 to...
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    Hit'em again !!

    Well fellows we caught some more!! We set lines with gold fish,,worked great.Those are some tough little baits,you need to try'em.Weights ranged from 16,27 and 48 lbs.We had caught some smaller ones,but put'em back to grow up.lol
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    Flathead catfish luck.

    Hi fellows,I thought I'd share some pics.of our catch Mon.night.We use limb-lines with brim and or goldfish for bait.They ranged from 2 lbs.to 44 lbs.We only keep flatheads & channel cats,so we turned a blue back,he was about 20 lb.and a small flathead (so he can grow up) plus 2 junk jack's. The...
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    New Carb.for the Eska

    Well I think I found a carb.that with some modifications might work.The carb. in question is for a snowblower,gen.,etc.The throttle shaft will have to be swapped out with mine.Now the Eska has the fuel tank above the carb.as it stands & does have the duck bill pump.My concern or question is,if I...
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    Some more details on Eska

    Well I've done about all I can do and still ain't quite there yet.Has anyone ever ck'ed RPM on a Eska 7.5? Mine seems like it's running about 1/2 to 2/3 open.In the barrel ck'ed w/Tiny Tach--ranges between 3370-3410 rpm.Doesn't that sound slow? Does anyone know what the rpm wot under load...
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    Eska carb.question

    This Eska 7.5 is air-cooled,with an impeller.If that's not enough,it's a 2 stroke Tecumseh.Well the question is,has anyone ever tried a 4 stroke carb.on one?? The fact.carb.has a duck-bil fuel pump & bowl/float system.If the gasket were re-done to cover vaccum hole,,one would think it might work...
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    Sliding Seat for Jon Boat

    Maybe it's just me--but I like to be more comfortable than regular seats offer. The tiller is pretty much on center,so I want to be off-set when running & centered to fish.I'm thinking a sliding swivel seat mount would be the ticket.Iboats carry this product,as do many.Question is,has anyone...
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    Adjusting boat to trailer

    Hi fellows,it's been awhile but I check-in now & again.I picked up a 14ft.Gamefisher jon boat.It's on a bunk trailer,and yes they needed replacing.I did wonder though,even as light weight as a jon is;Where should it sit on the trailer?Reason I ask is I am planning on repositing the winch tower...
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    Game Fisher 7.5 info please

    Hi fellows! It's been quite some time since I visited. I just acquired a Sears Game Fisher 7.5,never owned or worked on one of these.I am in need of some parts & info.Carb.rebuild kit for one.The fuel inlet was broke,I made one of those,the gasket right under the flapper valve is shot.If a...
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    starting a Mariner 20hp.

    I have a 1976 Mariner 20hp.Made by Yamaha;It's new to me,so maybe I'm wrong.When you crank it(pull-start)you have to have throddle almost wide open.It starts fine,but i was thinking it should crank at a much lower speed,maybe even idle?Could there be an adjustment needed,or does it sound like I...
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    20 hp.Parts Question

    Hi fellows,I have an older 20 hp.Mariner,#653S11649.I think it was built by Yamaha about 1976.I need to replace the water impeller and maybe find a carb.kit for it.Anyone have a site or link that may be able to help?thax:D
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