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    Spark plug recommendation for Johnson 50 hp motor?

    I know I should be able to find this on my own but the question is complicated. I have what I think is a 1990 VRO Johnson outboard or at least that is what I thought I bought and cowl indicates that. In looking up serial number I could not find the plate any where and the serial number on bill...
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    1969 Evinrude 40hp Problem with shearing Key between Flywheel and Crank. Need help!!

    Working on 40 hp 1969 Evninrude Model #40952R with friend. Starts easy runs for up to five minutes and then shears woodrift key between flywheel and crank. No engagement of gears or anything. Nothing is siezed anyways. No sound of sudden loading that might cause this or give us a clue...
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    Reverse in 4Hp Merc 1980

    Have 1980 or 81 Mercury 4 Hp. Works good. Looks like it should have reverse but not sure. Has hose connection for portable tank. Does anyone now if it should have reverse.
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    Need 4 Hp Mercury motor info Urgent!!!!!!!

    I have a small 4 hp Thunerbolt ll 2 cycle mercury outboard motor. It is need of repairs and I am having just an awful time finding out any information about it. The serial number is 716 2417 and it is Canadian made. Have friends with books but all there are american made and it seems to make...
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    4 hp mercury info Help

    Was given an older 4 hp thunderbolt II mercury motor. Not sure of serial number but found #247-7932 on fly wheel. Would like to know the aage, does it have reverse, how do you shut off? Any help and info would be appreciated. Wanting to use it as a kicker if any good. Also, anywhere to get...
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