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    Question on cold weather use

    I have a 25 hp Mercury short shaft 2 stroke 2002 model. When using motor in colder weather ( 15 to 30 temp), Should motor be let down in water or tilted up over night? Are all motors the same no matter the age or 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Getting all kind of opinions here. Thanks
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    Questions on Neptune wc 1

    I have a Neptune WC 1 s/n G3407 RG, It has spark, But I don't understand the controls. are the two screws on the right side of motor the high speed and idle screws, if so which is which and what are the settings? The siding lever on the front of motor is for starting, speed and stop? If this is...
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    40 HP Mercury T &T question

    I have a 2002 40HP Mercury Bigfoot 4-stroke with tilt & trim on pontoon. Question I have is there a break away or will motor comes up if it hits something? We hit something in water not going to fast (5 to 7mph) motor did not come up, but darn near stopped the pontoon. It happened so quick it...
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    15hp Johnson fuel problem ??

    I have a 15hp jhonson Model 15R79E s/s E5051168 that run like a top. Then it just quit, when you try to start it, it will run maybe a second if you pump the bulb first. Thought it was the carb. but it was spotless, cleaned it and blew it out anyway. The line up to the pump is open. Thinking fuel...
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    help for a 9.9hp Honda

    The cowling has 9.9 on it but I believe it to be 15hp. Model B100S s/n 1300635. Motor was very clean. I cleaned the carb anyway and it run fine. Set about a week now won't start or may run for a few seconds. How many turns open should the needle value be open. Also the pee hole only has a very...
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    rpm's to high on honda 10hp?

    Honda 4-stroke model B100S s/n1300635. It starts and runs great. But it over rev's. From the start or idle position to get to the top rpm (about) you only move the handle about a 1/4 inch, You have about a 1/4 turn left. I took the carb apart. it looked like new as does the motor, It appeared as...
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    More questions on a 10hp Honda

    Bought this Honda 100 model B100S S/N1300635. It started right up and runs good. Can I check the rpm's on the pulley that has the belt on the top front of the motor? I would use a dial gauge with a rubber tip that you hold on the end of the shaft. Does that shaft run at true engine rpm? It...
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    need help on gas/oil mix

    I have a Johnson 4hp I believe a 1971 model 4w71D s/n 3358778. Question is what is the best gas/oil mix. Thanks for help or information
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    Questions on a 10hp Honda

    I have a Honda 10hp model B100S S/N 1300635. Any information would be helpful. I don't know how you read the oil dipstick. there are 4 or 5 marks that are marked 500. 700. 900 (not sure if these are the right numbers) with spaces in between. where should the oil level be. Is there any place on...
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    how big should the wire be?

    What size wire should I use for a Minn-cota 55# thrust if the battery and trolling motor are 10 to 12 feet apart and how much further can I use this size wire before going to the next size bigger? Thanks
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    S/N and age of 25hp Mercury

    Can anyone give me the S/N's for the years 2002,2003 and possibly 2004. Not sure when mercury stopped making them. The motor is a 25hp short shaft, el. start, tiller model. I can't find this information that is reliable. thanks
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    Which 4-stroke???

    Looking for two 4-stroke outboards, Found a number, One 02 Mercury 40hp. #2 a 30hp Mercury 03. Which is better a carbed or injected fuel. I have been told carbrated can be a problem. What are the pro's and con's? This is all new to me. Can anyone give a run down what was what in which years? Or...
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    4hp & 3hp water pump questions

    I have a Johnson 4hp model 4W71D s/n3358778 1971 is there a pee outlet on this motor. The motor starts and runs but I see no water coming out, Also have a Evinrude light twin model 3302 S (not sure of the S) s/n B7384 I believe it to be a 1963 (correct??) Same problem? Is J6C the right plugs for...
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    opinion on 4 stroke

    I have a chance to buy 2003 and 2004 Mercury 4 stroke. one is a 35hp the other is a 40hp both big foot model. The 03 35hp will be checked by local dealer. Price $2600-$2700 Not sure if it has t/t. I have aftermarket t/t anyway. The 04 is 40hp with controls and t/t and is fuel injected, not...
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    Need some I.D. help

    Bought two motors, but can not find information on them. One is a Evinrude lighttwin model 3302S S/N B7384. Its what I call a turnaround motor (no gear shift) Its in excellant condition. The other is a Johnson 4hp model 4W71D S/N E3358778 also excellant condition. Any information or help or...
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