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    motor won't turn over after installing outdrive

    OK, I screwed this one up. Bought a wellcraft with a running 165 straight six w/bad outdrive. Got a used pre alpha outdrive and didn't take the time to match it up with the old one. Installed it on boat, went to start and motor wouldn't turn over. Pulled outdrive (VERY VERY hard, needed a...
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    Another Outdrive doesn't engage problem!

    OK, I did my best to search the other threads to see if I could resolve this problem. Although I learned a lot, I still wasn't able to answer one question. I have a 1975 V-20 Steplift that was given to me last week. It has a GM Inline 6 165 Mercruiser with as best as I can tell a Mercruiser R...
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    Johnson 175 Loose Flywheel Magnets?

    I have an 86 Johnson 175 with no spark. When I put my hand under the flywheel I can move the magnets. Can this be causing a no spark situation? I had the boat running a few weeks ago and was already to drop her in the water and "poof" no spark on any cylinders. I did the shift switch test, a...
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    Johnson 175 spark problem

    1987 Johnson 175 Intermittent spark problem. I unplug the black/yellow stripe wire from powerpack and motor will start. Plug it back in and it will continue to run. shut it off - will restart with wires plugged in. Next day no spark plugged in or disconnected. Any advice where to look?
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    1994 Johnson 140 Oceanrunner uneven compression

    Well, I just got the bad news from the mechanic at the marina. He tells me I have one cylinder with no compression and I need a new powerhead. I never used this mechanic before and he seemed a little quick to determine I needed a power head. I have searched this forum in length and all suggests...
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    NJZ Vin Number??

    I'm looking at buying a 1979 Robalo but the title has a NJZxxxxxxxxx ID Number. I know the old boats in NJ when ID'ed this way (as homemade)before MFG Vin # but the title and registration both have proper manufacturer description and registration numbers on them. The boat clearly has a MFG...
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    94 Johnson to 91 Evinrude swap wiring adapter

    I'm planning on swapping my 94 Johnson 140 to a 91 Evinrude 200. They both have the large Red plug but the 2 smaller plugs are different. Is there an adapter for these or do I have to find 91 controls. Any help is appreciated
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