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    1972 9.5 Johnson Recoil

    Could anyone, tell me where I could get all the parts for the recoil on my 72 9.5 Johnson. I have to keep starting with a rope and it's a pain! Also where I maybe can get a manual for it. Thanks for any Info at all... Hookem Dano
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    Where can I get parts for 1972 9.5 Johnson

    Can anyone please tell me where i can order parts for my 9.5 johnson. Thanks for any help<br />Can email me at saw280@hotmail.com
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    9.5 wont open up!

    Got a 9.5 Johnson, that I just got from a guy, and I had to open her up and reset points, because there was no fire, on the one plug. Fires on both now, but doesn't seem like it is going as fast, as it should. Is there a fast speed ajustment on the carb, and could ya tell me where. I don"t have...
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    what type oil for 1972 9.5

    Just bought a 1972 9.5 johnson, should I use oil with TC-W3 or not. Thanks for any Info. Keep up the Great work! Excellent site.
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    Need help on year of 9.5 johnson sea horse

    Motor does not fire on one plug think maybe coil is gone. Can any one tell me what year this thing is? And where I could order one for it. The model is 9R72M I see now maybe it's a 72
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    650 prop size

    My 1969 65 hp 4 cyl 650 Merc has a 3 blade 15 inch pitch prop. What pitch could i go too for more speed. It's on a 15.6 fiberglass, right now it only go's 27 mile per hr. Would like to hit 30-35 if possible. Thanks for any Info
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    650 lower unit....... water!

    Drained the oil in my 69 650 thunderbolt, water is in the oil. I did put new oil rings on drain and vent plugs before I put the boat in. Anyway I noticed to-day the lower unit is not done up tight at the front, could see a very small gap about 5 inchs long. When you put the bottom end on should...
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    water in bottom end

    Just took my boat out of the water, after being docked 3 months. I changed the bottom oil and put new washers on before I put the boat in the water. Just drained it now, and it looks like Homo milk!. Would this be a prop seal.<br />It's a 1969 650 4 stroke. Thanks for any Info. :confused:
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    1969 650 65hp Impeller Removal

    I have a 1969 650 65hp 4 cylinder Thunder bolt. I want to put a new Impeller on, some have said to put it in Forward, Reverse, or Neutral. My Manual says Forward to drop lower unit. Can you tell me what one to use. Also book says to take the prop off, I don't see why I can't just drop it with it...
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    650 thunderbolt water pressure

    Would like to put a water pressure guage on my 1969- 650 65hp 4cyl. Can anyone tell me if I would just put a tee into the tell tale, or is there a plug on the motor somewhere I can use. Thanks guys for any Info. And I would just like to Add, I just started Boating last year at 50 years old. I...
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    Electric trolling motor

    Was thinking of getting a Electric trolling motor with 46 pound thrust. I have a 16 foot fiberglass boat and was just going to get it in case my 65 merc lets me down. Would it bring me in from the Lake on a nice calm day.If im not out to far maybe 2 -4 miles or should i go gas motor. Never used...
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    65hp 650 thunderbolt speed

    My 650 65hp Thunderbolt only gets 24 mile per hour does this sound about right. Prop seems to have quite a pitch to it. Was just wondering maybe another prop would be better. Uses so much gas i come back it tears! But she run's just great. And no the prop is not spinning on hub, just seemed to...
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    trim tilt cylinder slipper seals

    Ok Boy's heres a dandy, Went to change the O rings in my trim cylinders, they were leaking out the top. While doing this I broke one of the plastic rings that are called the slipper seal. Called this because it slips over the bottom O ring. They look like they should cost about 5 cents, but to...
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    650 Merc Thunderbolt Manual

    Hey guy's any Ideas where I can order a manual for my 1969 ....65hp Merc 4cyl Thunderbolt.<br /> Thanks for any Info. Hook'em Dano
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    65hp Merc thunderbolt stalling

    I have a 1969 65hp 4 cyl 2 stroke Merc Thunderbolt.<br />Never had the boat out myself yet, but a friend I lent it to says when it's cold starts great,and takes off just fine. Guess when he went to start after it was warm it would keep stalling when put in gear. He said every time after about...
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