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    2003 Nissan 30 hp no spark

    I don't no much about engines but I am not getting any spark. Could it be a coil or something? What should I check next and how would I go about it? Thank you
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    Won't pump water 1983 Merc 50 hp

    I put a new water pump in. Made sure all lines were clear still will not pump water. Took lower unit back off checked lines again and flushed. It pees easy with garden hose also blew air through it put it back together still no peeing. Does anyone know what I am doing wrong or do I need to...
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    7.5 HP Gamefisher Engine Break In

    I just bought a brand new never in the water 7.5 hp gamefisher that a older woman had. Her husband passed away and never used it. It has been in her garage for years. She said it is a 1989 or 1990 and she didn't have the manual. The model number is 225.581751. My question is it has never been...
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    Tohatsu 9.8 HP 4 stroke

    I'm looking at buying a new engine but I want a engine that can get me to 18 to 20mph in my Porta-Bote. How fast do you think the Tohatsu 9.8 HP 4 stroke will push my 14 foot Porta-Bote? With 400lbs in it. Or will I need 15hp to get it. Right now I have a 7hp Eska and it only gets me 2 to 3 mph...
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    7hp Eska problem

    Runs good but can't get any speed. Have it on 14ft Porta Bote me 210lbs, wife 110lbs, cooler, couple fishing poles and a small lure box we go about 2 to 3 mph full throttle the rpm comes up but we hardly move. I was thinking we should be at about 12 to 15 mph or more. With it out of the water...
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    1973 Eska 7hp

    Bought it a while back runs good but I did notice that it is spraying water right below the powerhead about 1/4 inch or smaller wide also noticed some of the gasket gone in that area. Can I run it like this or will it hurt the engine? I don't know much about these engines. Can I still buy the...
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    50hp Merc Problem

    Engine Runs good but when I put it in gear and give it gas it only goes like 3 mph. Engine rpm goes up but the boat don't go. I thought maybe my propeller was slipping. It does go in forward and reverse gears fine just won't go. I just bought the boat and had it out once maybe it's the wrong...
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    75hp water pump

    I bought this boat last year had it in water once the water pump worked. This year I put new gear lube in and hooked up the garden hose to the flusher and water pump didn't work so I put the LU in a trash can of water and started the engine and it still did not work but I do here air after...
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    Can I still get this part & where

    I order a manal still have not received it. So I thought I would ask if I Can still get a Clutch dog or the shift stuff for a 1967-1968 3.9 Mercury. Mine is stuck in gear and the engine is so old didn't know if I can get these parts. Thanks fo the help.
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    3.9 mercury stuck in gear

    I can't get it to shift into neutral. I have ordered a manual but it will take some time to get here. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to get it unstuck or am I going to have to pull lower unit to get it unstuck. I might as well put a impeller kit in if I do that. I traded for...
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    67, 68 3.9 mercury am I missing a part on carb or ?

    I have takin small gas engine repair 4 years in high school but haven't worked on a boat engine before. I just traded a 22 mag pistol for this engine and I plan on fixing this and I don't know nothing about it so I thought I would ask. With the cover off and where the gas line hooks up inside...
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