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    2" thru hull fitting

    Can anyone point me towards a 2" flange thru hull fitting for my livewell drain. I have one I purchased from bass pro. However it barely will cover the hole.
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    1977 4 hp evinrude 4706B

    Serial E0001839. Having a few issues with this little motor. First, the little friction cylinder. The bolts are tight, but it just not keep the throttle in position. It tends to move when running and I have to hold it by hand. Second, is idle. I cannot get this motor to idle. It will start...
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    tachometer rectifier?

    I have a 1988 50 hp force. I noticed towards the end of last year the tack would jump and not keep a stable reading. Had the boat out tonight and when you Turn the key on the tack will go to zero. Once the motor starts it will go straight down to the 6:00 Position and not read. I have...
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    plugs and gap?

    What is the proper plug and gap for 1988 50 hp force. Thanks.
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    Parallel Batteries

    OK- I am a little confused on using an onboard charger for 2x type 29 parallel batteries up front for my trolling motor and front fish finder. I understand + to + and - to - on the wiring of parallel. I understand with a 1 bank charger you hook the one + and one - to the same battery...
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    1953 gale sea king 35gg-9015a

    i am having trouble finding the 3 little springs that connect to the pawls which is part of the recoil assembly on top of the motor. Any link or direction would be appreciated. I have been told that they are available through OMC but unable to locate the right part. Thank, James
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    Chrysler 30 hp

    I just aquired what i believe to be a 70's 30 hp chrysler. I however am have a few questions. I am having trouble locating the serial number on this boat. Any help on where it should be located. At the back of the motor they have a valve on the top and a hose for the water to come out the...
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    Here we go again Johnson 20 hp

    I have posted a few times earlier about this motor. It is a 20r72r 1972 20 hp johnson. As in recent posts I stated that a mechanice replaced the points, condensers, plug wires, rebuilt the fuel pump and checked + cleaned the carbs. Here is the series as it goes now. 1st time out would...
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    Johnson 20 hp

    I have the following motor Johnson Model# 20r72r. I had the coils, points, plugs, wires and fuel pump rebuilt or replaced. The motor starts up fine, Idles fine. When I go underway it runs great for about the first 50 yards or so and then it starts to cut out almost like it is not getting any...
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    1972 Johnson 20 Hp Ss

    I have a 1972 Johnson 20 Hp short shaft. I recently had the points and coils etc replaced under the fly wheel. The other day I took the flywheel off to check them and noticed that the Points appeared dusty/dirty. What could be the cause for this? What if anything can be sprayed on them to clean...
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    1972 20 hp johnson questions Help Please

    I recently had my 20 hp 1972 johnson serviced. The repair included a tune up and replacement of all the condensers, plugs. plug wires and pts. I was told pretty much everything below the fly wheel that was electronic was replaced. First time out it ran great for about 4-5 minutes and then it...
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    76 lowe 14 ft v bottom

    I recently purchased the boat in title. I am curious to as in how you replace the wood at the rear of the boat where the motor attaches. The wood that is there in place now is rotten towards the bottom. Do you have to undo all of them aluminum rivets and then replace them also? If this is...
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    Prop makes me confused

    Good day all, today i took my little v bottom to a pond that i fish in. At first, the boat was planing and running perfect, and then i took it through a little patch of moss and it was not so good. The motor was running fine, but when i would give it some gas to plane out it would act as if...
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