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    9.8 info

    Hello all.<br /><br />I was given a 1966 (?) 9.8 hp 100 cc Merc kicker motor s/n 2074102. It has good compression, and a fat spark. I have only owned OMC's, so these are a little different. The fuel tank that came with the motor recommends 6 oz oil per gallon, but I understand that most Mercs...
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    Touch Trim change to Power T/T

    Hello,<br /><br />I am interested in the feasability of changing my Touch-Trim unit (which still woirks) to a power setup. My controls are wired for the change. The engine is a 1993 (Tracker) Johnson 40 hp twin, Model TJ40ELET. I have friend that has a parts engine, but it is an 80's 70 or 75...
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    20 HP Johnson lower crank seal (spring loaded)

    Hello,<br /><br />I have removed the powerhead to replace base gasket and exh. cover gaskets, when I noticed that there was an oil-water emulsion in the ehxaust housing (where driveshaft resides) directly under the crank seal. It is a film on the housing, looking like custard, not too thick...
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    20R-69B wet plugs, runs 75% normal

    I have a 1969 20 hp that I am working on for my father. It was running very poorly (wouldn't take throttle), so I rebuilt carburetor. It now starts fine, idles ok, but at wot it seems to be at about 75% power.<br /><br />I have no tach, but it seems to be at about 4000 rpms. The boat is a...
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    Late 50's BigTwin Compression release warning!

    While enjoying the 35 hp on a new boat, I had an interesting thing happen.<br /><br />The boat seemed to lose power, and I thought it was fuel pump related. As it happened, the engine overheated...big time! I thought it was weeds on the water intake (saw some when I tilted it up).<br /><br...
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    Golden Jubilee-Rare? Add any collector value?

    Hello folks,<br /><br />I have a friend that has a 1959 50 Hp Starflite Evinrude mounted on a 14 foot Glastron v-hull.<br />I was amazed to see a 50 HP V-4. The cowling was in good shape, and it also has a Golden jubilee emblem on the starter switch plate.<br /><br />He has the original owners...
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    15 HP Chrysler Pullfest

    Hello,<br /><br />I am working on a mid 1970's Chrysler 15 HP. Model number is 152 HC with a Tillotson carburetor # CO10B523 472061 1. <br /><br />When I got the motor it had a spark on one cylinder, changed the coil (another story in itself!). Now it has a reasonable spark when I ground the...
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