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    12.9 problems

    I've got a 12.9 chrysler model no. 124ha serial no.1500 with electric start. I think it's a '71---<br /><br />Anyway it bogs down at WOT, almost runs better at 1/2 throttle, and has a problem spitting water. It also sometimes sneezes grey/white smoke from the water holes. I fish on a pretty...
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    pressure tank replacement?

    Hey guys,<br /> I've got a 1958 sea horse 10 that runs great thanks to your help last year, but I've got questions about the tank. My boat has a compartment for tank storage, but the pressure tank is too tall to fit in by about 1-1.5 inches. <br />-Can a newer style tank be retro-fit to be...
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    12.9hp chrysler help!

    I'm working on a friends chrysler 12.9hp model 124HA serial 1500. First of all, what year is this? Second of all, I'm trying to get at the carbeurator to rebuild it but can't get at it cause the electric starter assembly above the flywheel won't come off. how do you remove the assembly(or...
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    gas leak on 1958 johnson 10HP

    Alright, I have a new problem. My QD-19 10HP johnson runs great, but when tilted all the way up it leaks gas and it drips out into the boat from under the cover. Is this due to a sticky float in the carb or am I way off base? Any other suggestions on where to look would be great!<br /><br />Kevin
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    carpet on aluminum

    Hey everybody.<br /><br />I have a 12ft mirrocraft(rowboat) that is bare on the inside. I'd like to put carpet on the floor and up the sides to minimize noise while fishing. Do you have any suggestions as to what adhesive to use due to aluminum's tendancy to expand and contract with temp...
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    I'm Finally Done!

    Hey everybody! <br /><br />I just got back from the launch testing my 1958 Johnson 10hp Model QD-19 and it ran GREAT! The engine fired right up and never reverted back to my origional problem of one cyl. quitting. I set the low and high speed screws to ear and ran it up to WOT, no sweat! This...
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    Which tiny tach?

    I looked at the tiny tachs website and i want to make sure I ordered the right one. I ordered athe tach model #TT226R-2C(resettable hours). Is this the right one for my 1958 Johnson 10HP QD-19?<br /><br /> http://www.tinytach.com/origigas.html
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    gas leak on qd-19

    Hows it floatin' boatin' buddies?<br /><br />Tonight i replaced the coils,condensers, and points on my 1958 johnson 10hp. Ialso changed the gas ratio to 24:1. I then started it in a barrel- started right up and ran good. Just a couple of questions for you johnnyrude yodas - <br /><br />1) I...
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    qd-19 coils and points

    Hey guys, me again. I changed the impeller and put new seals, o-rings, and gaskets in the LU tonight. I also checked the spark for both cylinders. 1good, 1 bad. The coil for the bad plug looks origional, ie its cracked bad! the other coil and points look to have been replaced recently. coil...
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    1968 6hp prop

    Ive got a 6hp chrysler I believe is a 1968( don't know model off hand). My question is what prop should be on that. it has a 2 blade on now but it feels like the motor is working harder than it should. I mean at wot it seems like it should be moving my 12ft. rowboat better. Maybe a 3 blade...
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    impeller for 1958 qd-19

    hey guys, whats the best way to find a new impeller for this sea horse 10? will i find a better deal somewhere on the net? also, whats a normal price for something like this.<br /><br /> Kevin
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    johnson 10 hp QD-19 no power

    i recently received a sea horse 10 that i believe is a 1957 when cleaning my grandfathers garage after his passing. problem is motor seems to run on one cylinder when motor is under load. it responds to throttle increase and decrease nice out of water, but lags on the lake. i've replaced plugs...
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