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    1966 Johnson 9.5hp

    Just want to let ya'll know my fuel pump went out 2wks.ago.I called everybody I know that is a marine mechanic.They all told me that they didn't know where I could get a repair kit.They could sell me a new one for $100.00 or more.So I took it to my lawn mechanic.He gerry rigged a Kawasaki lawn...
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    1976 7.5hp. Mercury

    When cranking motor it makes a rough rubbing noise,that sounds like its comming from lower unit.Lower cylinder plug is carboned up,top plug is barely dirty.Won't crank-up.Hasn't run since Father's Day.What gives???
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    1976 7.5hp. electric Mercury

    It usually takes 10/or more pulls to start.Not starting now.Took bottom plug out and its carboned up.Top plug is clean.Does this mean its running on bottom cylinder only? Or is my carb dirty?Or does it require an electric starter?
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    71' 9.5hp Johnson Help?

    Help!!!My outboard isn't running up to par.This is my problem,top cylinder isn't getting any fuel.Bottom cylinder is getting dumped on.Top plug not burning,bottom plug burning to rich.both cylinders getting enough current.changed points & condensors,and plugs.still not running right.Thought it...
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    61' Elgin

    I have a rivitted boat. And I was wondering if anybody knew how to seal it from the inside.I've used Quick Steel in the seams to stop leakage.
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    87' 9.9 hp.Mercury

    Water not coming out of discharge hole.I noticed that the plastic screen was broken on the bottom.Just had the impeller replaced last year.And could I blow water thru the dis-charge hole?
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    18hp.Mercury serial #5955935

    I was wondering is there a way to convert a cable steer to a tiller.
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    71' 9.5hp.Johnson model#9r71r,serial#J9397400

    When running wide open yesterday,there was a slight vibration.When I backed down a bit it went away.Also,we ran out of gas,when I got home to clean it out,it wouldn't start. What gives?
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