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    Electrical/charging/gauge issue

    I'm not sure if this is an electrical issue, or an outboard motor issue, but I'll post it here. I'm dealing with my Pontoon Boat, Its a 1996 model with a 2001 Johnson 2 stroke 90hp, 60 deg, looper with VRO. the last couple times out I've noticed an issue that doesn't happen all the time, but...
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    Helicoil advice

    I'm helping a friend with an old tractor, '56 oliver super 55. One of the timing cover bolts broke off and he drilled it out of the block. we're thinking a helicoil might work but neither of us have any experience with them. it's cast iron and we have about 5/8 - 3/4 of an inch in depth to...
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    Pontoon redecking

    I'm in the process of redecking my pontoon. I've got it stripped down to the plywood and carpet. I'm now trying to figure out the best way to remove the bolts holding the plywood. they're the type with a large flat head with no slot, or any way of keeping it from spinning when I try to take...
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    Removing a broken exhaust stud

    Hi Guys, I'm doing some repair work on my bobcat. It has a small kabota 3 cyl diesel. I found it has a broken exhaust manifold stud at the rear of the engine. It is not too difficult to get to, but space is limited. I have no experience removing old studs but I do have a few ideas of my own...
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    Starter Motor replacement

    Does anyone replace/rebuild their starter motor as a maintenance item? Or do you just wait for it to fail? My 90 hp johnson outboard is 16 y.o. now, assuming the starter is original and works fine...Just wondering what you guys have done.
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    Exhaust Hose

    Anyone know where I might be able to buy some of this hose without buying the two volvo parts? They're on my AQ260/275 Drivetrain. Thanks.
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    How long can a battery last?

    My pontoon has a battery, Marine starting type, that was bought new by the previous owner in june, 2006. I've been running it for the past 5-6 years with no issues. I'm thinking I'm on borrowed time at this point, but just thought I'd see if anyone's had batteries last longer. Not being cheap...
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    Shift Rod adjustment

    On my 2001 90 hp 2 stroke, my shift rod seems too short. When I first bought the boat I wanted to change out the water pump. However, I couldn't get the shift rod to release from the linkage under the powerhead. Since it was my first outboard, I got the help of a mobile mechanic. He had to...
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    comparing two props for my pontoon

    Hi, I'm picking up a new prop for the pontoon in my sig to reward her for another great season. I'm currently running a slightly dinged up solas aluminum 13" pitch 4 blade prop which has worked well for the past couple years. In the past I've bought the solas props for both my boats because of...
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    Math Problem

    I'm working on a spreadsheet and I'm stumped on one math calculation. I have a ratio question that my mind can't get around. So I thought I'd try you guys. My ratio is 5:2. I need, in decimal form, the 5:2 ratio of 1. The answer would be two numbers adding up to 1. don't forget to show your...
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    Whats the best way to lube this type of trailer jack?

    Need to lube this. Suggestions?
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    Always looking...repower question.

    I saw this add on CL. Its a very similar motor to mine and should be plug and play. 1999 Johnson 115HP Outboard Motor I've got a 2001 90hp on my boat that runs good. But i've found myself looking to up my power a bit. My Toon is rated for up to a 135 Hp motor. Anyway I'm just curious...
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    Boat lift install/removal

    Although it will be a few months before the water will be soft enough to boat on around here, I'm thinking more and more about this up coming season. Two summer ago I bought a used but in good shape shorestation boat lift #40120 for my pontoon. Its fairly large, rated for 4000lbs and 10'...
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    Prop on my pontoon

    Hi guys, I was out on my toon (Listed in my sig) the other day and checked my speed (gps). I found I'm getting up to 27mph @ 5100 RPM with my Solas amita 13p, 4 blade prop. This works out to about a 14% slip. I found these number to be about what I thought they would be. So yesterday I was...
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    Need part number for electrical harness

    Re: Need part number for electrical harness try this...let me know if you can see this.
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    Need help trouble shooting! '01 johnson 2 stroke

    Hi guys, Im hoping you can steer me in the right direction. I've got a 2001, 90 hp, 2 stroke, looper, vro, etc. It ran great for the last 3 years, since I bought it. *I rebuilt the carbs when I bought it because they leaked fuel badly(float bowls) and its run great since. So, anyway, ran...
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    2001 90hp 2-stroke missing and hesitating

    I've got a 2001 90hp 2-stroke, loop charged, vro motor that I've been running for three years now. When I bought it, the carbs were leaking badly, so I pulled them, rebuilt them and replaced the floatbowls which were warped. After this it has run great ever since. Now, this week, it has...
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    Advice on cleaning this...crust off my toons

    This white, crusty stuff has been on my toons since I purchased it a couple years back. The previous owner kept it in the lake all summer, I trailer it. I just upgraded to a bunk trailer. Now this stuff is like sandpaper on my bunks! Since I have a bunk trailer now, I would like to try...
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    Adding a Bow eye to my toon

    I'm switching to a Bunk trailer and need to add an eye to the front of my boat to hook the winch strap to. here is a pic of the front of my toon. Anyone had to do this? Any hardware suggestions? Do I need to add reinforcement? Thanks!
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    Tritoon trailer, why the center bunk?

    I'm the type who can't leave well enough alone. I've decided to add a third tube to my 24' pontoon boat in my sig. As a result of the added Tube, I'll need to switch to a bunk style trailer. I am not removing my motor pod, but simply installing a shorter tube in front of it. My question for...
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