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    '75 6hp rough running/bogging under load

    Just bought this 6hp motor. Runs rough, especially under load, actually it bogs under load and can never get full power. Fuel pump screen is clean. Replaced the spark plugs, condensers and points with NO EFFECT. Carb looks brand new. When I replaced the condensors/points I noticed that the...
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    '96 Merc 40hp -NO spark

    I was out fishing yesterday, upon pulling back on throttle.. the engine stopped running. Luckily I had two batteries for my electric trolling which brought me back. Got boat/motor home and began testing... Appears that power is making it into the Switch unit/power box ... but not out to the...
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    '96 merc 40hp 4cyl-2stroke

    I bought this motor used this spring and need to replace the prop. Before I replace with appropriate prop for HP rating and boat, I thought I would ask the following question; Considering this motor is simply a "de-tunned" 50-55hp merc ... is there an easy way to tune this motor back up to say...
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    3.0L power steering bracket

    I need help I aquired a 1985 VIP Viscount with a 3.0L (181ci) 140HP. The power steering bracket is broken, parts of the bracket are missing so I cant get it welded. I need a new bracket but dont wan to pay $100.00 for a new one. Is there a vehicle that had the exact same power steering...
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    bf20 rings

    I am rebuilding my 1985 bf20 without a shop manual.<br /><br />I bought a set of rings for it and was wondering which compression ring goes on top?
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    used powerpacks?

    I need a powerpack for my 1995 3hp twin...know anywhere I can buy a used one?
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    3hp twin dies when put in gear

    Please help... I got taken.. I bought a 1995 OK I found out it is a cylinder not firing... how do I determine if its the coil or powerhead?
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    NEW BOAT HELP!!!!!

    I puchased a boat with a 1986 Johnson 90 hp v4 outboard with a 3 wire VRO .... I then purchased a 4 wire VRO and installed it according to Instruction manual.... I tested it by grounding the Temp sensor wire and NO SOUND>>>> <br /><br />Question<br /><br />1. Where is the sound horn supposed to...
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    another VRO question

    OK I have read all the posts re VRO and I am still a bit confued.<br /><br />1. I have a 3-wire VRO system that works great.<br /><br />2. The 4 wire vro is an improvement in the sense that the 4'th wire makes the VRO more reliable because it takes power directly from the alternator? and the the...
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