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    1986 omc cobra outdrive pivot bolt\pin part# needed

    I am trying to get a part number so I can order a new pin. This is the pivot pin that mounts the lower half to the upper. This should be a hex head I believe. My bolt\pin is in the bottom of a lake somewhere. Thanks
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    73 Johnson 65hp compression

    I just did a compression and spark test. Compression is: Top to bottom: #1 93 #2 104 #3 104 Spark is strong at 1/2" gap on all 3. I decarbed and still got about the same results, maybe a little lower on all evenly. I am also using an el cheapo Harbor Freight compression tester so not sure it is...
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    73 Johnson 65hp run issues -**New info posted!

    I put the boat on the lake today and it didn't want to start at first. Finally started up but seemed to take a bit to get up and go. Finally got the boat to get up to around 23mph on my 16' fishing boat. I think it should go faster, it planes out but just seems like the motor has more to give...
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    1988 Bayliner Cobra with 125 Force

    I am looking at buying this boat from a guy on Craigslist. I have read some posts about this year of bayliner and quite frankly I am a bit nervous. However, i looked at some listings on line and have seen boats ranging from $3000 to $6000. I am trading a motorcycle valued at $3000. #1. The boat...
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    72 4hp Johnson tiller

    I started this motor briefly when I got it and it ran but was rough and would not stay running. I rebuilt the carbs and now it will not start at all. I can spray starter fluid in it and it will start for a few seconds. However, i have to spray it and let it sit and aerate and then it will go for...
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    73 Johnson 65hp run issues

    I recently rebuilt my carbs because my motor had set for 10 years. Prior to the rebuild it would not run at slow speed for any period of time. It ran ok on muffs and at full speed on the lake. I could not pull into the dock or go from forward to reverse or it would die. Once it died, sometimes...
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    73 65hp needle and seat clip question

    65ESL73R - When I rebuilt the 3 carbs, the top carb needle valve had a small metal clip which hooked to the float. The other two carbs did not and the needle valvle had no barb for a clip, it was just flat. The carb kit had new needle and seats with clips for all 3. I installed them on all 3...
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    65ESL73R Carb adjustment

    I have read up about adjusting the carbs and I am confused. There are no jets thus no jets to adjust for these carbs. There is a simple screw where I think the jets should go. And there is a small brass insert in the inside of the hole (very deep) where I think the high speed and low speed jets...
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    73 65hp no power to starter

    I can bridge the solenoid and the starter engages. The electric choke engages when I turn the starter switch (key) just no power past solenoid. How do I probe the nuetral and safety switchs? meaning what wires and what do I have to do such as engage key? Can I assume starter switch is good...
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    Tell tale for 1973 Johnson 65hp

    Just for clarification: Looking at the pic I got off another post which shows the side view prior to installation. If I drill in the low point where the circle is well in front of the eye and really just behind the head. Right in the center from side to side, I should be good to go. If I...
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    73 65hp Impellor/water pump housing

    This motor has set for 10 years so I am replacing the impellor. However, here is my issue. In looking at the Seloc manual, it references "An improved water pump". The manual then says "It is strongly recommended to replace the water pump with the improved model while the lower unit is...
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    20" 65HP mounting to 16.5" transom

    I got a 1973 Johnson 65hp for my project boat (turning it into a bass boat) in a trade and I want to mount it to my 16' 1958ish (unknown for sure) vhull. 1. This boat first of all has no capacity or HIN markings at all. The aluminum hull is from a 1958 or so ski boat. It had a 1966 50hp short...
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    Steering upgrade from a cable pulley system with no steering tube on motor

    I have an old (late 50's to early 60's) 16' aluminum vhull with a 1966 or so Chrysler 50hp outboard. I am converting the boat to a bass boat and I have stripped it completely down. I have also removed the old cable pully steering which I plan to replace with a newer style steering mechanism. I...
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