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    do bigger tires have more traction on a boat ramp?

    Say for example you had 2 identical 2wd trucks exept one had bigger tires on it. Which one would have the better traction? Everyone knows that in winter bigger tires are wose since they float on the snow, where as skinny tires dig in deeper and grab the ground better, but how about on a boat...
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    Can I use water muff on my 1986 30hp 2 stroke mariner?

    The reason I ask is because I see some other holes that that the muffs don't cover. I am not aware of what these other holes are for. Also without muffs on and in a water barrel it takes over 5 seconds for it to start peeing water, I am pretty sure this is a clear sign that the impeller is...
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    gear oil for 1968 15hp two stroke johnson?

    is it sae 90 gear oil? is this for most outboards I guess?
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    gear oil for 1986-87 mariner 30hp 2 stroke?

    sae 90 outboard gear oil I guess?
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    Am I leaking gear oil?

    Re: Am I leaking gear oil? Well here is a picture of the damage. It looks like it is leaking from farther back in which I assume means more serious damage.
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    spark plug tester question

    I was thinking of purchasing one of those but am not totally familiar with them. My problem is I know my outboard has spark but I am wondering if it is losing spark when it shuts off all of a sudden. Am I able to run an engine with the spark plug tester connected to confirm there is spark when...
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    Am I leaking gear oil?

    I didn't have my propeller on as it was being repaired because of rock damage. And I was running it on water muffs today. Late this evening I noticed very thick oil coming out where the propeller is supposed to be don't know the name/term used. Does it need a new seal? does having the...
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    Can you use any kind of styrafoam for floatation?

    I ended up using the cheap white softer styrafoam they sell at home depot. I am starting to think this was a bad idea since its underneath the plywood floor were all the water will sit. I am thinking how long before this stuff turns into a big water sponge? The guy there said the harder pink...
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    1987 Mariner 30hp runs for a few seconds then shutts off

    I Just purchased this motor and I think it is a lemon. It started up really easy but will only run from 10-90 seconds max and then just turns off like nothing. I started it up a few times and it does this over and over. Compression is good that Is one thing I know to check. I am assuming...
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    1968 15hp johnson gas oil mixture?

    what is the gas oil mixture for a 1968 15hp johnson?
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    1987 Mariner 30hp gas oil mixture?

    Its either an 1987 or 1986 and want to know the gas oil mixture for this outbard?
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    How do I start my mariner without controlls?

    When I purchased My 1987 30hp 2 stroke mariner, the guy started it up using a screw driver as the controls weren't hooked up. But i forgot how he did that. It almost looked like he arcked the main terminals but that can't be it as arcking the + and - I know would be a bad thing. How do I do that?
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    missing key for quicksilver remote controls

    I am missing the key for this, is there a way to get a new one made? the guy I purchased this from said there is a number stamped on it somewhere and that I might be able get one made at the dealer.
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    Will there be parts available for my 1987 30 hp mariner?

    I am supposed to buy what I think is a 1987 Mariner 30hp today for $500 from someone. It says made in Japan on it and is made I yamaha I believe. My concern is parts for this thing, are they available? is this a decent deal? i am supposed to make the purchase in a couple hours, and feel a...
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    What year is my 30 hp Mariner?

    I think I have spent 3-4 hours on the interenet trying to find a year with no answer. The model is 30ELo code 689 L serial # 417514
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