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    1971 Johnson 100hp Starting Questions

    OK....went out to try to diagnose some electronic shifting issues, and started having starting trouble. I love a good project, but come on!!! :) Here's the issue: I can start the motor or at least get it to turn over several on several attempts (about 6-7 times). After starting the motor and...
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    1971 Johnson 100hp Shift Issues

    Hey All, First boat in a long time, and it's shaping up to be quite the project! I'm sure I'll be visiting this board a lot:) My first question is about the electric shifting. For starters, I have no idea how this system really works. I have the lower unit off and have located the bits and...
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    How to find Parts for mariner??

    I have a 1985 40hp Mariner. I cannot find the SN on the merc. parts express, on IBoats part finder, or anywhere else. Even the dealers get confused when I call them for parts with that SN. It is (40EL) 420664. Any suggestions? :( Please help!!!
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    Bogging at High Speed

    I've used the search on this topic about a thousand times. Lots of people with similar problems, but nobody ever posts the fix.<br />I've got a 1985 Mariner 40hp (Yamaha) SN 40EL 420664. The thing runs like a champ...Until a couple of weeks ago. After a few hours of fishing, I was heading...
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    Need a prop...

    Anyone know where to get a replacement prop for an 80's Mariner 222R trolling motor? The old one is at the bottom of thr lake, so I don't have any specs on what a substitute should be. Any advice is helpful!!!
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    Non-Skid Tape

    Hello All,<br />I recently aquired a 15' tri-hull that is becoming more of a project than I had intended (I know, welcome to boating). Anyway, the carpet is a must replace. It is a center console with a casting deck on the bow. I don't care for the unfinished edges that carpeting the bow...
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    Engine year?

    My Mariner 40hp was sold to me as a 1985. I was looking for an impeller and have not been able to cross-reference the S/N to the right part. My tag says "Model 40EL" "Code 6E9 L" "S/N 420664". <br />Is this really a 1985? :confused: Anybody point me to the right spot for the pump?<br...
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    Problems with my pee-hole!

    Hey all,<br />I've got a 1985 40hp Mariner. It's up for the winter now, but the last time it was out, I noticed only a slow dribble out of the "peehole". From what I gather, this probably indicates the need for a new impeller.<br /><br />Could it be anything else? Where is the best place to...
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    Brand of Boat

    Hey all,<br />New here (posting anyway). I just need to know what kind of boat I have. It was sold to me as a 1985. The first three letters of the SN are SNX. There is a decal that says "Sundance", but the only sundance boats I've been able to find were not made until 1993. It is a 15'...
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    Another Winterizing Question

    I just got a 15' cc boat with a 1985 40hp Mariner outboard. It is now too cold to take it out, and I don't expect I'll get it out again until March. I need to know what I need to do to keep it safe until then. I have very limited skill(I know where the spark plugs are ;) ). The last time I...
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