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    The Tiny Tach, tachometer, anyone know anything about them

    The Tiny Tach, tachometer, anyone know anything about them?
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    Can you tell me what these are?

    I have been watching the Bass Masters Classic. The Pro's use all sorts of boats. No particular manufacture or model. I have noticed that most, but not all, have what looks like PVC pipe attached to the transome of the boat. Some have two, (one mounted on each side of the motor), some have...
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    gas line problem

    I developed an air leak in my gas line on my 2004, 25hp mercury motor. I thought the problem was in the connector to the motor or the gas tank. I purchased Sierra connectors and they didn't work at all. The connector to the motor attached alright but leaked fuel very badly. The connector...
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    bought new prop, question

    bought a new prop with out a hub. bought the hub kit to go with it. Any body have any experience with the flo torq II exchangeable hub system. I got the kit for a 25 hp suzuki. It just dosen't seem to strong, the splines are much shorter than the my old prop. I like the concept.
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    35 hp Johnson over heating

    I have a 1989 35 hp Johsnon that is over heating, some of the time. The alarm has come on just a few times for a short time, steady blast. The area that is heating up is between the engine and the lower unit. I am assuming this as part of the exhaust port area. Even with out the alarm going...
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    Suzuki not running good

    Just bought a 1991 Suzuki DT 25, ran fine in garage with water jacket on it. Just had new head gasket, impeller, heat sensors thermostat put on. Prior owner blew the head gasket. I took it out for first run. Accelerated good, pee was intermittent, even at high speeds, never a fast steady...
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    Suzuki head removal

    Question for Rodbolt. I was reading about outboard motor oils, is one better than another. During the conversation you mentioned something about Suzuki had the 100 hour head removal as late as 95 or so. Was this part of the normal maintenance of the motor? Could you explain a little? Also...
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    Suzuki motors

    Is there a sister company to Suzuki. Such as in the old day, Mercury/Mariner, Evinrude/Johnson. I am thinking about purchasing a used Suzuki motor from an indivdual in central Illinois, by the way, Go Illini! I was just going through Bass Pro Shop catalog and noted under the fuel connectors...
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    Suzuki motors

    Is there a sister company to Suzuki. Such as in the old day, Mercury/Mariner, Evinrude/Johnson. I am thinking about purchasing a used Suzuki motor from an indivdual in central Illinois, by the way, Go Illini! I was just going through Bass Pro Shop catalog and noted under the fuel connectors...
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    Blown head gasket

    A repair shop has a 1991 DT 25hp Suzuki with a blown head gasket. Repair shop said past owner boated in very shallow water and clogged water intake. Didn't hear any device or see any lights indicating the motor was getting hot. Shop is going to replace gasket after having head milled...
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    Shifting problem

    I have a 1972 25hp Johnson, tiller steering, motor will not go forward. The lever moves but I don't feel it engage in gear. It shifts into reverse just fine. I did notice the shear pin was broken but pior to noticing this it still went into reverse. I don't think the pin could have broke in...
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