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    1988 Sea Ray Laugna 20 (Need Key or new Ignition)

    I just purchased a 1988 Sea Ray with a 1988 200 HP 2 stroke Mercury, I need to have a key made but don't see any numbers on the key switch. It's a dash mounted switch with 10 wires molded in the back. How do I order a key, or do I need to replace the switch completely? If I have to replace it...
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    1986 175 HP Johnson Flywhhel removal "Nut Size"

    I just had a magnet break under the flywheel on my 1986 175 HP outboard, I need to pull the flywheel & replace and have a couple questions. 1. What size is the flywheel nut (I need to buy a socket) 2. What size bolts do I need for the pulley puller? I assume once removed the replacement of...
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    1986 Johnson 175 HP with Poor Reverse

    I recently install a 1986 175 HP Johnson with 65 hours, it sat for almost 20 years. When purchased I had all 3 Carb's rebuilt/new lower end service (Oil/Impeller). Took the boat our and it runs great with the exception of reverse. If I go very slow it dose back up, but if I try to give it some...
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    1978 15 HP Johnson Tight Throttle Grip Handle

    I have a 1978 15 HP Johnson with a tight throttle grip, I found a grease fitting for the swing arm and it's free. But when I swing the arm down to engage the throttle system it's tight. I don't see a grease fitting the lower section, how can I grease or lubricate it? I do have a manual, but...
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    15 HP Evinrude Pull Started Issues

    I have a 15 HP Evinrude 1978 with a pull start, the rope is hanging out & I need to figure out if I need replacements parts or take apart clean and reassemble? Any help would be appriciated. Jerry
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    1989 150 HP Evinrude Gas Leak

    I have a 1989 150 HP Evinrude outboard, I keep the boat in a slip. When the motor is tilted out of the water I get a small residue of fuel that seems to leak in the splash area, if I leave the motor down it doesn't seem to leak at all. I took the cover off & tilted it, but can't see anything...
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    Flushing 15 HP Honda

    I have either a 2011 or 2012 Honda 15 HO outboard motor, what is the proper flushing method? Jerry
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    2008 305 EFI Starting Problems

    We have a 2008 305 EFI engine that will not start after doing some recent work such as repalcining a rusting oil pan and exchanging both the manifolds & the risers. It turns over, just doesn't start. So now we're going to start troublshooting from the beginning. Can somebody tell me the correct...
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    2008 Volvo Penta 305 Engine -- Not starting

    Recently had to change a rusty oil pan due to rust, pulled the engine & change the pan and started having other issues. Once the motor was reinstall with the new pan we notice the risers were leaking, replaced both the manifolds and the risers with new parts. The motor was hard to start and...
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    2008 305 Scanner Adapter

    looking for the correct part number for a OBD11 scanner adapter for a 2008 Volvo Penta 305 Fuel Injection engine, or a scanner tool with the correct plug for this engine. Jerry
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    Oil Dump on 305 Volvo Penta

    I (Friend) have a 2008 Reinell with a 305 HP Volvo Penta, while out fishing this last week end I heard the buzzer which I assusme was low oil and then the engine shut down within a few seconds. Looked in the bilge and it was full of oil, tried adding oil and it too just empty into the bilge...
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    1989 150 HP Evinrude (E150TLCEM) Reverse Issue

    Just replaced the water impeller on my 150 HP Evinrude a couple of weeks ago and finally took the boat out fishing, the problem I have now is it won't go in to reverse because by the time it engages the throttle is to high. I tried to adjust the shift cable, it looks like it's as far as it will...
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    Nissan 2.5 HP Compression Question

    I have a 2.5 HP Nissan that only has 20Lbs of compression, I'm use to larger motors that typically have from 75to 175 Lbs. of compression. Model: NS2.5A 314-1 Serial # 83460 Is this normal for small motors, I haven't started it yet, just checking things out first. This motor also has an...
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    1989 150 HP Evinrude Impeller Change

    Getting ready to change the water impeller on a 1989 150 HP Evinrude, I've done smaller motors but this will be my first large motor. Any concerns or issue befor I get started. Is it best to get the kit or just the impeller? Any issue with separating the shift linkage? Thanks for any help or...
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    1980 Evinrude 25 HP Stripped Bolt on Lower Unit

    Tried a simple water impeller replacement and ran into a stripped bolt in the lower unit. When removing a stubborn lower unit I put pressure the back nut and stripped the threads, now I need to replace it and it's stuck pretty good and need advice. I tried putting two nuts on it and removing...
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    1979 25 HP Evinrude Water Pump Replacement

    I have a 1979 Evinrude 25 HP outboard, (E25RCSA) and I'm having trouble removing the lower end to replace the water pump. I have removed the 4 bolts (2 each side) & loosened the back nut. I have also removed the linkage bolt inside the engine. The problem is the unit won't drop, it seems that...
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    Hard Cold Start & Restart (150 HP Evinrude 1989)

    I have a 1989 150 HP Evinrude that runs great, the only problem is it's hard to start when cold and when I stop for short periods of time it's hard to restart. Cold Start: When it does start there's very little normal smoke. Restart: After running a few mile & stop for a short period it's...
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    Serial Tag Location

    I have a Yamaha two-Stroke 9.9 outboard and can't find the serial number location, I'm trying to figure what year it is. It looks like a late 90's model but I'm not sure. Tyipically the serial number tag is alway noticable, any ideal where it might be located?
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    Aluminum T-Top Starting to Pit

    I just purchase a 2003 Triumph 21 Center Console that came with an Aluminum T-Top, it's starting to pit and I've tried some aluminum polish to see if I could remove the pitting. It seems to clean well and is smooth to the touch but the pitting look is still there. Any good recommendation on...
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    Still Need Help - Water Pressure Gauge Not Working Yamaha 2003 115 HP

    I have a 2003 Yamaha 115 with a Water Pressure Gauge Problem, had a few replies but haven't found a solution. 1st Test: Check behind the gauge to see if water was getting to the gauge -- No Water 2nd Test: Check at the motor to see if water tube was pinched/leaking -- Niether 3rd Test...
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