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    NGK BUZHW-2 replacement

    Went to order some new spark plugs for my 1997 Mercury 75ELPTO and found the recommended NGK BUZHW-2 plugs that I currently run have been discontinued. Anybody have a good substitute resistor plug to recommend? Thanks! Randy
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    Best caulking for bottom of aluminum boat before painting

    I'm working on getting my 16' Starcraft ready for paint. Currently, where the aluminum sheets lap there is a nice fillet of caulking under the paint that I'm removing. Also, along the keel plate there are some decent sized gaps along the seams, maybe 1/8" wide or so max. that need to get filled...
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    Just picked up a 1983 15' Holiday

    I've been looking for a Starcraft for awhile now and finally found one in my price range earlier this week. It's a 1983 15' Holiday. The sole is trash and I'll be dropping in a new transom with help from the many documented jobs on the forum. The hull itself is in excellent shape, no dents or...
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    Johnson wiring question

    I finally dug out my 1979 Johnson 9.9 yesterday and diagnosed a powerpack problem. Got a new one installed and I'm ready for the weekend! While I was under the hood I really couldn't help but wonder about the wires that lead out from under the flywheel. They really move and chafe on top of the...
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    Twist handle screw on 79 9.9

    Can anyone give me some tips on removing the screw that holds the handle on my 1979 9.9 Johnson tiller? I have a proper fitting philips and it just won't budge. I can't heat it as the handle is plastic and I really don't want to strip it out and have to drill out a stainless steel screw. I've...
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    1979 9.9 Leaking oil after running

    I've recently purchased a 1979 9.9 Johnson. I've run it twice in salt water and after flushing with muffs and putting away in my shop there is very dark thick oil leaking from around and inside the prop. I'd guess about a tablespoon or a little more each time. It has a gas smell to it as well...
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