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    Steering question.

    I just bought a 97 Dynasty 18'-10" with a 4.3LX and Alpha 1 outdrive. When I cruise at slower speeds, it runs in a zig-zag pattern. Is this normal? This is my first I/O so I am unfamiliar with them and would appreciate your opinions on this.
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    Compression question.

    I have a 1973 Johnson 20 HP (20R73A). Does anyone know what the compression on this motor is? Thanks for your help.
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    75" Stinger 75HP Doggie on take off.

    I have a 1975 Johnson Stinger 2 75 HP on a 15 foot Tri-Hull boat. Wants to stall when put into gear, and is very sluggish coming out of the hole. Could never pull a tube or skier with it. Has 110 psi on all 3 cylinders (using testing methods listed on this site) and good spark to all 3. Runs...
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    Prop questions.

    I have a 75 Johnson Stinger with a 13 1/4X17 prop. I ruined it last week. In the iboats prop section, it lists props with small, or large gearcase. How can I tell which one I have for sure (mine looks huge). Also, is this the best size and pitch prop for my boat/motor combo? I have a 15 foot...
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    1975 Stinger 75 HP Stalls when put into gear.

    I have a 1975 Johnson Stinger 75 HP that I just bought. Runs great with the muffs on, but when put into the lake it stalls when its put into gear. After running it for about 15 minutes at high idle in neutral (and it was 85 degrees outside) it would finally let me get it into gear and go. It ran...
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    Johnson Stinger HP & Year question.

    I just bought an old Tri-Hull boat with what is supposed to be a 73 Johnson Stinger 2 65 HP outboard. The model and serial are 75ESLR75B, J4302817. What I find on the net is that this is a 75 HP. Can anyone help, I need to buy a impeller for it and service manual and want to get the right stuff...
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    1986 9.9 water pump replacement, circulation question

    I have a 9.9 Evinrude that I just bought. When I tested it, there was no water discharging from the motor. I replaced the water pump and there is still no water discharging that I can see. I let it run in the tank for about 5 minutes at a high idle and could still hold my finger on the block and...
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    9.9 Water discharge question

    I just bought a 1986 9.9 off Craigslist. I had the guy put it in a barrel and run it for me. It runs fine, however I could not see where ir is discharging water from the water pump. He said it discharges under water. Does anyone know if that is true? Thank you.
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    9.5 Shifter linkage adjustment

    I have a 66 9.5 and when I put it in forward it jumps out of gear and will grind the gears like its not going into gear all the way. Also, when its in forward, the shifter is down so far that you can't turn the motor to the right very far without the shift lever hitting the mounting bracket. I...
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    Gear lube leaking out of the exhaust

    I have a 66 9.5 Evinrude that I just bought. When the motor is laid on its back, gear lube runs out the exhaust port. This is not 2 cycle oil, it lets gear lube out and it lets water leak in as well (at least its getting water in the lower end). What seal do I need to replace to cure this, and...
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    73 Johnson 6 HP Starting problems

    I have a 1973 Johnson 6 hp that will only start at full throttle and with the choke on. Even when its warm it must be started at full throttle (just don't need the choke). When I bought this engine this spring, it didn't have that problem but has become progessively worse. Any ideas that will...
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    Exhaust leak engine performance issues?

    HI, A freind of mine has a Liberator with a 460 Ford. He has had trouble bringing this boat up on plane since he bought it this spring. He has changed props a couple times and that helped, but not cured the problem. He found that if he left the engine cover off, it helped improve his engine...
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