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    Tohatsu 3.5 Two Stroke Timing Issue

    I have a 1996 Tohatsu 3.5 two stroke basket case. Piecing together this 3.5 and have a timing issue. It does not have points, it the cdi type. When I pull the cord and it fires the cord hits a hard spot and the motor sputters, like its fighting itself. I can tell the timing is off which as far...
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    Tohatsu 3.5 Two Stroke Timing Issue

    I have a 1996 Tohatsu 3.5 two stroke basket case. Piecing together this 3.5 and have a timing issue. It does not have points, it the cdi type. When I pull the cord and it fires the cord hits a hard spot and the motor sputters, like its fighting itself. I can tell the timing is off which as far...
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    Yamaha Digital Tachometer Hard To See

    My 32 year old Yamaha digital tach is hard to read. Glass is clear but numbers and trim and tilt line is very faint. Seemed to have happen all of a sudden. Is it time to be replaced or what?
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    Mercury four stroke 3.5 will not idle

    I have a 2007 Mercury 3.5 four stroke that starts right up but will not idle. Carb has been totally disassembled and cleaned. Motor starts right up. If i turn in the idle screw in it will race at a high rpm as soon as I back off the screw it idles down and dies not much range either high or...
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    Older 3.5hp Mercury ignition timing issue

    Ok I have been working on these little 2.5hp - 3.5hp kickers for a long time. I have a ton of extra parts and I tend to piece these things together because they are all the same. The other day I bought one for $20 and it was a real basket case. I had to swap out almost everything. So I replaced...
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    1988 Mercury 20hp no spark 1 cyl

    When I bought this motor I heard it run and sounded good. When I got it home I cleaned the carb and serviced the motor like I always do. When I went to start it again I got nothing not even a sputter. Checked for spark and did not have any at least I thought none. But what I have now is spark on...
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    Mercury 8hp propeller hub question - how to test?

    My 8hp Mercury 4 stroke seems to slip like the prop is spinning on the hub at high RPM. All looks perfect and I can't spin it by hand. I does have some back and forth twist movement. Is there any way to test other than buying a new prop?
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    Mariner 8M Serial# 013968 can't figure what year it is

    I always have trouble figuring out what year these Mariners are, is there a good web site or can some one tell me what year this is - thanks 8HP Mariner 8M Serial# 013968 Dark gray in color
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    What year is my 8hp Mercury four stroke

    I always have trouble figuring out the year of these newer Mercs. I have an 8 hp four stroke F8M model# 1F08201FK and serial 0R397061 - is there a nice chart some place you can plug in the serial number for newer engines. I was told its a 2011 but I have my doubts
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    2004 Honda 9.9hp four stroke will not start not even a spudder

    I have a 2004 Honda 9.9hp four stroke that will not start. It has spark on both cylinders, I have cleaned the carb and it has good compression (at least it feels that way) I can't even get a spudder even with starting fluid, I don't know where else to turn as it has all the basics to run - any...
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    Suzuki DT4 will not keep running

    Here is a strange one - 1989 Suzuki 4 hp starts right up. runs fine, revs up, pumps water - it will runs for ten minutes then dies and will not start again, not even with starting fluid. After it sits for an hour starts right up and does the same thing. Carb has been cleaned, it has spark after...
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    1997 Johnson 15hp no spark

    I have a 1997 Johnson 15hp model# J15REUC with no spark ---- It has the dual coil in one, no spark on either cylinder. I disconnected the kill switch no change. I pulled the coil pack and cleaned the grounds, no change. Tried new plugs no change. Is there a way to test the power pack or other...
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    DT4 will not pump water 4hp Suzuki 1987 new impeller

    I have replaced impeller, pulled power head and cleaned everything and put down new gasket, blown all out - everything looks good and is clean and clear - will not pump a drop of water - checked water tube and impeller three times - seems exhaust is coming out of pee hole instead of water -...
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    20 HP Mercury will not start

    Okay I have a strange one. Friend gave me this 20hp Mercury sn OD294199 it appears to be 1994. I cleaned the carb, she has good spark and it will start for a few seconds if I spray gas into the carb throat. First question I need to know is will this run okay for a few minutes with the lower unit...
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    1995 Yamaha 9.9hp four stroke water pump replacement question " HOW TO ??? "

    1995 Yamaha 9.9hp four stroke water pump replacement question " HOW TO ??? " I assume you need to disconnect the shift rod under the head to pull down the lower unit. How the heck do you get in there to remove the little cotter pin and shaft pin, boy its tight! This motor has electric start and...
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