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    where to find flywheel nut?

    I have been searching all over for the flywheel nut. Have a 2007 9.9 Merc. 4 stroke. The nut size is M12 X 1.25 It is not listed anywhere I looked.
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    1960 16' Starcraft Jupiter question

    I have a question to the Starcraft folks. Could I convert this to an open boat by removing the front bow cover? I am looking for an older one to build a 16' bare bones open utility boat with 25-40 hp tiller motor. I would like to use a boat with wide gunwales like some old Starcraft and Sea...
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    80's 7.5 hp Johnson starting when sprayed only.

    After sitting for a few weeks this motor only wants to start when spray the carb with fuel/oil mix. It will start fine every other time. Have the same prob with the 80's suzuki 115 oil injected also. The carbs were rebuilt on both motors with new lines fuel pumps filters priming bulbs etc. They...
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    Help needed, older Evinrude remote control

    Just bought it on Craig's list, what year is the control? I need to buy longer cables to be able to shift and throttle the kicker motor from the helm. Are these cables interchangeable regardless of year of model? About how long of a cable do I need for an 18' boat? The motor is a 1984 7.5 hp...
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    Need a part # for 1983 7.5Hp Jonson

    Model No:J8SRLCTA It is a tiller and I need to convert it to remote throttle control so that I could adjust the trolling speed from helm. Does anyone know of the adapter kit part #?
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    Anyone heard of PERRYWINKLE sailboat?

    I am really fascinated by sailing just by reading your posts here. There is a 10' Perrywinkle sailboat with trailer came on for sale in perfect condition. Is that a good little vessel to buy for first boat to practice for 2 people?
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    1983 7.5 hp Johnson fuel punp kit question.

    The repair manual states that it is not rebuildable and should be replaced. Not even the original parts catalog have exploded view of the parts the rebuild kit contains. I was wondering why the folks selling the kit do not offer instruction with their product. Why are they selling parts for the...
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    How often fuel pumps should be rebuilt?

    Can older pump cause major damage to the 2 stroke outboard? How many years should one wait before replacing or rebuilding the fuel pump as a preventing measure?
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    Early/late 80's DT115 parts interchange?

    I am looking at a 1982 DT115 for parts. Can I use all the parts on my 1988 DT115? Thaks for your time.
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    1987 DT115 Zuki alrm chirping/light flickering

    Everything is fine but tonight while idling trough the no wake zone the red light flickered with accompanied chirping alarm (not solid whistle sound). I took the cowling off and the heads were cool almost too cold while the motor is still idling at the docks. The oil tank is full. What would be...
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    Swapping parts 80's johnson 4 hp- 7.5hp?

    I lost my 1983 7.5 hp hood cowling. Located one 1986 4 hp. on ebay. Dont have my motor here where I could measure it to compare with sellers measurements. Are the motor covers the same size? Anyone?
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    80's 4hp and 7.5 hp cowling the same?

    Lost my 7.5 1983 sailmaster's cowling hood on the hwy. I found 1986 4 hp. one on ebay. Will those cowlings intercahnge or fit? Also are the idle mixture button and the choke buttns the same on those models? Thanks for your time .
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    National chain that has trailer tires in stock?

    I am in Cleveland Ohio, right next to Lake Erie, yet I cannot find a local dealer with 2 pieces of 13" tires for my trailer. My rig weighs about 2400lbs. total. P185/80 R13 90s m+s It would be good to get it locally if possible. Any useful advice would be appreciated.
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    7.5 hp sailmaster thermostat housing gasket

    Replacing the gasket due to water leak. Does it go on dry? Or should be using sealer on both sides of the gasket? What kind of sealer?
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    Parts for 1983 7.5 hp sailmaster?

    The idle mixture knob and the choke pull handle are missing on this Johnson motor. Where can I find these parts?
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