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    2013 E-Tec 250 (E250DPXABA/S# 5396595) Hard Start

    We have a 250 E-Tec that starts and immediately dies, it take about 20 to 25 times of this before the motor catches and stays running. Once running it runs great and will restart within 1 or 2 tries. Just had it in the shop to have the shift switch changed, also changed plugs and the # 1 coil...
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    2012 15 HP Honda Outboard cutting out when giving it throttle.

    I have a 2012 Honda 15 HP (BF15D3SHS) tiller handle outboard that I recently purchased, had several issues due to a overheating problem when I purchased it. Now the only problem left is it wants to cut out while giving it throttle. It will idle fine all day, but if I give it a quick turn on...
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    New Tohatsu 3.5 HP (MFS3.5C) Won't start after it's warmed up.

    Have a new Tohatsu 3.5 4 stroke motor for a Dinghy, it's starts easy when cold and seems to warm up okay. Once we're under way and decide to stop it won't restart, very frustrating as it's so easy to start when cold. Open gas valve/open fuel tank air valve/choke, we leave the choke out until...
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    Honda BF15D will not stay running (Purchased Used)

    Hard to start and dies quickly.. Just purchased a used 2012 15 HP Honda outboard, the seller stated it only had about 20 hours of uses. When purchased they made me aware that the temperature Sensor was broken and everything else was fine. (Temp sensor is on order and should be here in a few...
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    1988 Nissan 18 HP, want to add a safety Switch (Kill Switch)

    I just added this motor to my Dinghy, when driving I need to sit on the Tubes. I want to add a kill switch that attaches to the driver, if they fall overboard it's kills the motor. What wire on this Nissan do I need to interrupted? It does have a Stop Button (Momentary) on the front of motor...
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    2013 E-Tec 250 HP (Dies when shifting from F/N or R to N)

    I have a 2013 E-Tec 250 HP Outboard, Motor runs fine with the exception of dying when shifting from either Forward to Neutral or Reverse to Neutral. It restarts just fine and shifts from Neutral to either forward or reverse ok, just not from either gear to neutral. Someone suggested it's the...
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    Cleaning Product for Hypalon Dinghy

    Tried the West Marine cleaning products to clean my Dinghy, nothing seems to remove the faded look. Short of having a complete restoration what is the trick to bring back the new look? The product I've been using does clean the boat, but I guess I'm looking to get that new look back. Jerry
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    New (Out of Box) BF20D Over Heating

    Purchased a new (What seemed to be Out of Box) 20 HP BF20D tiller motor, followed all the setup up instructions for starting a new motor. Added Oil/Gas & checked the lower unit for gear oil. Motor fired right up using rabbit ear for cooling, never got any water coming from the pee hole. Motor...
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    How do I test a starter solenoid that's attached to a starter? (20' Shamrock 2001)

    My friend has a 20' Shamrock with an inboard Chevy motor, the starter is intermittent and need to figure out if it could be the starter solenoid or some other issue before the solenoid. If I could find a wiring schematic I might be able to figure it out, searched google but unable to locate a...
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    1988 200 HP Mercury Outboard (Starter Rebuild)

    I have a 1988 200 HP Mercury Outboard, The starter started making some noise so I removed the cowling to inspect. The pinion gear has worn down and started skipping causing the noise, is there a place where you can just order the pinion gear? The starter seems to function fine? Starter No...
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    1988 Merc 200 HP Smoking during warmup.

    I have a 1988 200 HP Mercury that smokes excessively during startup, once it's warmed up it's back to hardly any smoke and runs great. The big issues is that it stays in the Marina, if I don't leave (Fishing) early in the morning everyone at the docks complains about the smoke. Coming home isn't...
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    1990Yamaha 175 Steering Issue?

    I have a 1990 175 Yamaha I recently purchased, finally made a stand I could put it on and start working on it. My issue is now that it's on the stand I can't seem to move the motor from side/side. It has an hydraulic steering setup, it looks like it's currently disconnected which I assume means...
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    Replacing Tee-Top Canvas

    I'm replacing my Tee-Top Canvas from the original "Button-On" style to the rope attachment style, most of the snaps that are mounted to the Tee-Top have already been broken off. I'll be removing the rest of the snaps soon, question is what/how to fill the old rivet holes left behind? There's...
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    Just Purchased used 175 Yamaha Outboard (Are theses good engines)

    I know I should have asked this question prior to purchasing the engine, but just purchased what I think is a 2005 175 outboard. If I understand the serial # correctly 754057 or the Model # 175ETXD it an Enduro with a 25" shaft. The compression test (Cold) showed 120 Lbs in all 6 cylinders...
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    1991 Trophy Walk Around

    I have a 1991 Bayliner Trophy Around, it has 2 "Fish Well" on the boat. I cant get the water to drain out of the tubes, theirs a switch on the dash that says Fish Wells, it sound strong when I turn it on but noting drains? This boat is new to me, am I missing something? It appears the drain is...
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    1991 150 HP Force Outboard - Lower Unit Needs a Seal Job

    I have a 1991 Force 150 HP Outboard that run greats, the lower unit needs to be sealed as some water is getting in & I have to keep changing the gear oil. The dealer said he doesn't have parts for motors that old. He also said there's a metal plate inside, if that breaks during the repair the...
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    2001 Sanger No Gauges - Medallion MDC1600

    I have a 2001 Sanger Ski boat, my 4 in 1 gauges all stopped working at the same time. I have the Medallion MDC1600 module installed along with the Perfect Pass module. I checked both fuses that feed the module and they tested good, I checked the diode below the speed gauge and it tested good...
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    2004 40 HP Murcury Starter Sticking after starting.. Need wiring diagram

    I'm working on a 2004 mercury 40 HP outboard with a sticky starter after starting, looking for a wiring schematic. Want to troubleshoot before just replacing parts. Cant find a drawing on-line. Have a few manuals, just not for that year. I assume it must be the solenoid or the ignition itself...
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    1983 115 Johnson coil order?

    Just bought a new set of coils for a 1983 115 HP Johnson. it comes wired together for the port side. How do I know which one goes where? There's an "A" & a "B" side in the manual, but it doesn't show top or bottom. I like liked to know how to tell the A/B side for each side. Thanks in advanced...
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    1978 15 HP Johnson that won't idle at low speed

    I have a 1978 15 HP Johnson that won't idle at low speed and dies when you put it in gear. The motor will start right up every time and will idle fast, but when I reduce the idle speed it will die & also if I put it in gear it will die. At fast idle the motor sound good, I checked...
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