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    Welcome to iboats When I looked up the Model #, I couldn't find any Tiller in the Parts Lists. Showed Remote Controls...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread I Got Me a Mercury !!!.
    The 69 Graphics on the Cowl look much better than the 72...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread KF7 Mercury Super 10 Lighting.
    Welcome to iboats Try this Link https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury-mark-outboard-parts/ke7-kf7-kg4-kg7-1939-thru-1953
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 115 Etec gearcase assembly.
    OEM gears would need to shimmed to mesh properly
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 115 Etec gearcase assembly.
    Perhaps the Gear(s)/Bearings on the Prop Shaft also need the Shims Adjusted Do you have the Factory Service Manual? If not, get it.
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    As mentioned, do NOT use Starting Fluid on a 2 Stroke(I know I'm gonna hear: "I use it and No Problems"; or "a little won't hurt" until...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 1989 Johnson 30hp Question.
    Welcome to iboats Perhaps the noise is from the Transom Bracket, there are Reverse and Tilt Lock Mechanism that create noises. Can...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Lengthening a boat trailer.
    As you add Material to the Trailer, you are reducing its Load Capacity, by an equal Amount
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    Both the Throttle Cable and the Shift Cable can be adjusted for Length. What gear is the Motor in? Forward, Reverse? If in Forward, can...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread What is this?.
    They were called OMC Sea Drive. The Bracket provided Trim and Tilt. The Unit in the Pic is a Crossflow, but as Racer says there were a...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread 1972 Johnson 25rl72r rebuild.
    Maybe you didn't get the Tube inserted in the Pump Grommet when you reinstalled the Gearcase
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Water in the Lower Unit.
    Looking at the Oil you had in the Pan, it has very little Water in it. Just refill the Case, use it, and after your Trip, remove the...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Water in the Lower Unit.
    Enough is Good More is Better, and Too Much is just Right!!!
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    If the WOT Range is 5000-6000, then you should be propping it to get close to 6000. You will likely find several props that will provide...
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    jimmbo replied to the thread Raw water pump.
    You don't even have to run it 15 secs to watch the Shaft. The Exhaust System parts are at greatest Risk without Water to cool them.
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