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    Johnson 'Wet' Engine recovery advice

    My neighbor just brought over his grandads 15 hp Johnson that had been sitting. I pulled the plugs and water drained from cylinders, Not good. I would expect a (perhaps very) short lifespan is now the fate for being in this condition. Now what. Carb off, mineral spirits down the intake, and try...
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    US Marine Power,1989 Force 15 hp 152F9A, Parts/Drawings Availability

    I just aquired a 1989 15 Hp US Marine Power Force outboard. It would seem so far I cannot locate the 'usual' parts breakdown drawing afforded by the Mercury Force models. My motor seems 'loose' as in shot rubber bushings involved in vibration isolation to the 'frame' and transom clamps. Also...
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    Clouded Instrument Gauge Lenses

    Does anyone know how to clear up clouded gauge lenes? The gauges on my boat are fogged by UV , age, salt , and weather? Is there an accepted way to get them clear again? They are VDO brand and seem to be made some type of plastic. I am considering using car headlight restorer. Somebody stop...
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    year/serial number help

    YES i already have checked the FAQ area. I know everyone has seen this type heading before, here's mine. I am working on a 'friends' motor and it seems to be missing the much needed serial number or it's not easily found. I have researched other similar obs and found their tags between the...
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    Outboard Engine Operating Temptature?

    What is a proper operating temptature for most / any outboard motor? And please inform if the following is inaccurate. Engine begins cold, when started it should produce a good stream from telltale. Indicating impeller is operating as designed. This is not water comming out from the...
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    TPM / CDM Test Harness 84-825207A1

    Hey Howdy Skippers A little help here please. I am but a humble (financial handicapped) boat owner. Is it Really...
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    1995 30 Hp Mercury Ignition troubles

    I have just purchased a 1995 Mercury 25 Hp (0G125060) with a ignition problem. Last owner stated it cuts out on him and was a pain and glad to buy a new one. That being said, why do it do that. Thoughts were fuel related but found spark failure after short run start. Went thru wire connections...
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    NO spark on 1984 Mariner 25 hp

    Serial number= 695s 023705 Basic , pull start , plugs out, motor turning with 1/2 " drill motor, stop switch wires disconnected. one stator= ignition= (brown wire) =244 ohms to GND, and spinning 220V on DVA. one trigger= (white wire /red stripe)=106 ohms to GND, and spinning 9.99V on DVA. 3...
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    Short and long shaft motor specifications

    I have a Duranautic Offshore 14 '. Transom height = 17 inches. Max motor rated at 30 hp. The transom plywood had rot. I removed it and went back with HDPE instead of plywood and added an aluminum plate inside to "samdwich" the HDPE to the exterior transom. And re attached that to their floor...
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    Tell me about it..Ted Williams 217-59310 Ser. # 150602

    What year model is it. Who made it? I believe it is a 5 hp aircooled. Thanks
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    MARINER 28 HP. What year IS it?

    I am looking at purchasing a Mariner 28 HP long shaft OB. Owner says it reads: 664 L 591 20. I havenot been successful at locating this motor for parts lookup. Also will a 25 hp short shaft hookup to this motors powerhead? Thanks
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    yamaha powerhead parts from Mariner 25 hp motor without data plate

    I has given a 25 hp Mariner outboard 10 years ago and it has 100 psi on 1 cylinder and 40 psi on the lower. This motor has no data plate, the serial number plate has been knocked off or removed . I was going to "trash" it untill I saw what even used one's were going for. There are motor numbers...
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    Mariner 25C with yamaha made engine

    Missing VIN on Mariner 25 hp given to me. No spark is the second problem. Yamaha logo numbered 69501 Y2 cast on head. F280 CDI 404 6 stamped on flywheel. There are part numbers on the CDI unit and Coil packs. Where to start my troubleshooting? Help please. Martin
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    Boat transom Materials

    I purchased a Duranautic Offshore 14' Aluminum boat reciently. It had a rotted plywood transom backing inside the al hull. What are the thoughts of using WHITE High Density Polyethylene Cutting Board Material for a permanent not rot transom fix? I have a 14? ga sheet of aluminum I plan to use to...
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