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    GAS STABALIZER

    How long does a tank of gas stay good for after you've added stabalizer to it?<br /> <br /> thanks,<br /> Rocks
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    Towing With Mercury Grand Marquis?

    boat is 17' fiberglass tri-hull w/ old Johnson 125hp. i'm taking a wild guess i'm pulling all together over 2000ibs. towed her for the 1st time the other day about 35 miles and halfway engine light came on. the manual says that's when the car maybe overheating. the car's an '88 in good shape...
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    GOT A SHOCK! NO START, NO SPARK. HELP!

    '71 JOHNSON 125HP. WENT TO START THE OTHER DAY. GOT ZAPPED WHEN I TURNED THE KEY :eek: . ENGINE WOULDN'T TURN OVER. NOW I HAVE NO SPARK WHATSOEVER. ANY IDEAS? WHAT'S BEST & WORST CASE SCENARIO? THANKS FOR ANY HELP,<br /> ROCKS
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    old metal gas tanks

    Hi, I just picked up an older omc metal 6gal tank. Do you still have to vent these tanks like the plastic ones while running? If so, how? Crack open the cap? <br /> Thanks,<br /> Rocks
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    Johnson 125hp bad cylinder

    I bought a 1971 Johnson 125hp over the winter and just got word from my mechanic that one cylinder has low compression. He said it's not scored and thinks the piston may be frozen up a bit. It appears that there is a little sand or debris in the cylinder case. He is gonna spray some stuff in try...
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    no place to flush

    I have a problem when it comes to the upcoming boating season. I recently moved to a big new apartment complex and now keep my boat at an outdoor storage facility. The problem is there is no available fresh water at either location to rinse my boat/trailer and flush my outboard motor out after...
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    VHF HANDHELD QUESTION

    This is probably a longshot- but I bought an old Sea Ranger handheld vhf and I need to replace the rechargeable battery pack. Anyone have an idea what might be compatible? Thanks for any help.<br /> Rocks
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    '68 or '71 Johnson? Which is better?

    I need some professional(or non-professional) opinions here. Which is a better overall motor: 1968 100hp electramatic or 1971 125hp hydro-electric. Any info on these motors would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,<br /> Rocks
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    Price of a rebuilt?

    Can anyone give me a ballpark on what I should pay for a rebuilt old Johnson/Evinrude 85hp v-4?
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    Information on Seastar Boats

    Anyone with backround or information on these boats? I think they ceased making them @ early 80's. Thanks,<br /> Rocks
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    Ol' Johnson 85hp died & won't start

    Getting frustrated. :( Coming back in today my motor died. Seems I ran out of gas. Tank was not completely empty but close. Poured in the spare 2 gallons I had, pummped up bulb till firm( this took a long time!), & cranked & cranked but wouldn't turn over. I choked,I waited, I didn't choke,I...
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    HELP! Prop not spinning

    Bump up. Where's all the experts when I need them?? :confused:
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    MORE BAD NEWS !

    Replaced fuel line and connector and motor still won't stay running. Not getting fuel- bulb won't stay firm. Also noticed while running with muffs water coming out sides of lower unit above intakes where there seems to be a seal or line of some kind. Any advice before I take it to my mechanic...
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    '71 Johnson 85hp fuel problem??

    I've been running in the lake with no problems at all. Motor's been great. Today I ran out in the bay for the first time. Everything ran great till I was heading in - throttled up and only had about half power(RPM'S were normal). Engine started acting rough so I shut down and anchored to see if...
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    wrong size ear muffs?

    I just flushed my 1971 Johnson 85hp for the first time using the "standard" $9.99 muffs, but water just gushed out the side of the muffs and I didn't see anything coming out peeholes. motor is fine in lake. It seems the muffs don't fit snugly, or am I not supposed to turn on water full blast? I...
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