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    Is 10hp engine enough?

    Hi All, Looking to buy a 2011 9.9 hp mercury 4 stroke long shaft outboard. It would go on a 16’ aluminum fishing boat with built in live tank and benches. Would this be enough power to get 3 people around the lake at a decent clip? Thanks, Ivan
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    1972 chrysler 55 hp questions

    Re: 1972 chrysler 55 hp questions Hi All, here is an update and more questions. My father in law was able to get hold of the puller tool and it worked. I tightened the tool on the flywheel overnight (tight but I did not reef on it). the next morning, I just had to give it a bit more of a...
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    Johnso qd19 1958 10hp gears question

    Re: Johnso qd19 1958 10hp gears question Thanks for the enthusiasm KFA4303. I will take a video once I get back up there in a couple of weeks and post it here. Also, for anyone else who might come across this thread, here is a picture of what a clutch dog looks like new (to compare if you are...
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    how much scotch weld on skeg

    Hi, I have a 58 johnson qd19. Replaced the clutch dog and have to put the skeg back on. Do I completely fill the cavity with scotch weld before adding spaghetti gasket? Do I pit the gasket first? Do I put the scotch wrld on the other part that fits together with the skeg? Also, I...
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    1972 chrysler 55 hp questions

    Hi, my father in law has a 55hp 1972 chrysler motor that we want to get running. Do I need serial #, model # for these, or is the year and hp sufficient? he mentioned one of the problems with the motor was that the points on one of the cylinder seemed to stop working farily regularly. What...
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    Johnso qd19 1958 10hp gears question

    Hi All, I have been having an issue where the engine is jumping out of forward gear. I read about the clutch dog and forward gear on the forum. I took apart the lower unit the other day, and took some pics. Is this clutch dog and forward gear the problem, or might it be the pinion gear...
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    help with first time Johnson QD19 1958 tuneup

    Hi All, Just found a Johnson QD19 1958 that hasent been seen for years. Its my first go at restoring any kind of motor. (this site is awesome). What I did so far: Changed the spark plugs, changed the coils (spark is strong and blue). that took care of the no spark issue with one plug. I...
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