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  1. alanfox55

    LU Drain/Fill plugs stuck

    1993 Johnson 70hp with low hours has sat untouched for 20 years. I bought it and a never used Scout boat model 153 sport 2 cheap. When I tried to take out the LU drain and fill plugs to change the oil they wouldn't budge. Granted my screw driver nor flat head bits aren't quite wide enough but I...
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    93 Johnson 70hp J70TLET clockwise impeller correct?

    Hi guys please set my mind at ease. I just rebuilt the water pump and I put in the impeller while turning the drive shaft clockwise which is correct right? I've never seen or heard of a motor where the impeller rotates counter clockwise and my service manual says clockwise but I just want to...
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    93 Johnson 70 hp found in the weeds

    The other day I was out in my former employers back 40 and found a scout 153 with a 1993 Johnson 70 hp on it sitting in the hot Texas sun without a cover on it. After an inquiry I found that the boat and motor was purchased when it was only a couple of years old,put in the back and never used. I...
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    Scout model 153 found in the back 40

    I was out in my former employers back 40 the other day and found his scout model 153 sitting in the hot Texas sun without a cover on it. On the back of the boat sat a 1993 Johnson 70 hp model J70TLETS. The story on is it was purchased when it was a couple of years old, stuck it in the back and...
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    I'm not calling it quits on my inflatable yet

    This boat was owned by a former employer of mine.He bought it in like new condition in the 90's,put it in the back of his property and never used it. I found it back there about a year ago and asked him about it...couldn't believe what he told me. He said he never sold it because someday he...
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    1997 30hp will not idle

    SN 0G465407 It will not run below 2500 RPM. I cleaned the carb with carb cleaner then ran a small wire through all the holes.Looked through the little holes with a flash light and did see that the idle pickup tube was a little clogged but it was good after using the wire. Then I blew more...
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    Need help hooking up a kill switch for a 1997 30hp

    Serial number 0G465407. I have an after market kill switch I want to hook up but I'm unsure about how to do it. The factory kill switch in my service manual has a black/yellow wire and a black wire going to it from the ignition switch. I have a Quicksilver accessory switch and I can see the...
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    OK I give up,where's the zirk fitting???

    Actually I know there is no zirk fitting on the upper steering head swivel bracket,only the bottom,which is my problem,how does the upper get grease? This is a 1997 30hp model ELO, serial # 0G465407 and I'm talking about the part that swivels when you turn the steering wheel. There is one grease...
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    Sea Eagle SR14 RIK + 30hp Mercury Two Stroke

    I thought I would start this thread detailing my experiences with inflatables in general and my Sea Eagle SR14 in particular. This is my second boat,the first being an 8ft Sea Eagle yacht tender with a small trolling motor then a 1972 Johnson 6hp. My SR14 has yet to be in the water,but I do...
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    Nice inflatable boat trailer

    Check out this inflatable boat trailer...nice...going to have to get one! http://www.castlecraft.com/large_inflatables_trailer.htm
  11. alanfox55

    Some cool stuff for inflatables

    I haven't seen this posted before so thought I would share Railblaza products with everyone...very cool stuff. http://www.railblaza.com/
  12. alanfox55

    Air temp and changing inflation pressure

    How is air temp and changing air pressure in a high quality PCV boat dealt with? I can understand having to adjust to great changes in air temp but let's say 20 degrees. Say you inflate to full pressure at 80 degrees in the shade then you put in at a lake where the water is relatively warm and...
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    1994-2002 2 stroke 2 cyl 30/40 hp...what makes the 30 hp a 40 hp?

    I posted this in the none repair section but thought I might get more answers in the Mercury section. Looking in my service manual I noted that the only difference in the 30 and 40 hp motors are the reeds. Is that the case and would that mean that all I have to do is change my reeds to make a 30...
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    1994-2002 2 stroke 2 cyl 30/40 hp...what makes the 30 hp a 40 hp?

    When I look at the service manual for these motors it looks like the only difference is the reeds. Does that mean that all I have to do is change the reeds on my 30 hp to make it a 40 hp?
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    Survey- How many lakes in the U.S. have outlawed 2 stroke motors?

    I was reading another thread and it was stated that "most places in the U.S. have outlawed the use of 2 stroke motors". Well I'm not ready to except that most places have outlawed them just yet but I think a survey would give us a better idea on just how bad it is out there in big-out-of-control...
  16. alanfox55

    Size in cc of 1988 30 HP?

    I just purchased a like new condition Mercury 30 HP two stroke which is 650cc. My old motor was a Johnson 1988 30 HP. I'm just curious of the size of the Johnson because it is so much smaller than the Mercury. Thanks.
  17. alanfox55

    A 2000 25 hp lower on a 1989 30 hp motor will it fit?

    I have a 1989 30 hp short shaft and have available to purchase a 2000 short shaft lower from a 25 hp would it fit? Thanks.
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    Don't know how to hook up carb hoses on 1989 30 hp

    Just bought this motor cheap. When I got it home I noticed how the carb hoses were hooked up and know they're not correct but I don't know how they are suppose to go and I can't find information on it anywhere. The yellow hose runs back to a nipple on the bottom of the intake manifold which I'm...
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    1972 Johnson 6hp stuck in forward gear

    Just bought a 1972 Johnson 6hp and tried it out in a barrel. Started , went into forward gear,reverse,forward then stuck there. Now and then it will go into neutral and reverse put then sticks in forward again. Check oil and it was full. I also need to know what type of oil to use when I change...
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