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    3m 5200

    Can 5200 be sanded down at full cure? The reason I had Marine Tex and I dropped the catalyst hardener in the water! So i had 5200 to fill in the old holes from my old transducer. I used a putty knife to smooth out as much as I could, and wonder if I can sand down 5200 so it looks "better". Right...
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    primer bulb

    Hey guys, I noticed something odd from my motor today. When I left it in neutral my motor stalled, and when it went over everything I noticed my primer bulb was soft. My gas gauge doesnt work, that or my float switch is bad(which will be checked when I take it in next week) but I just filled it...
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    battery charging

    I have 2 deep cycle batteries, I think they are 27's, but for sure 24's by Deko. Anyway, both of them are dead because I am an idiot and left my battery switch on, with the CB, and the radio...it was pouring rain and I was in a hurry lol....anyway, I have an Automatic battery charger on it now...
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    flushing outboard motor

    Hello everyone! I've been searching the net, and seem to come across many opinions on flushing an outboard motor. I have an older 92', and the reason I stated the year is because some people believe that the older 2-strokes are much more resistant to salt, rather to the newer 4-strokes. I havent...
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    115 Johnson Saltwater series..buddies motor help ASAP please

    Hey guys, not sure what it is, but my buddies motor is starting up and revs up really high and wont rev down...any thoughts? We were getting ready for fishing tomorrow AM.
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    Wrong power pack?

    Okay, months ago I needed help with my boat motor, basically it wasnt going past a certain RPM and the speed wasnt there....so i replaced the powerpack with an identical one that was on there already. All is good, so far. Sooo, months later I saw on ebay the same motor I have...
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    Early 90's Johnson 175 lower unit question

    Hey guys, I have an early 90's Frankenstein motor. Its a 175 Johnson powerhead...anyway this is irrelevant of my question. I am getting my boat ready for my when my buddy comes down here for vacation. And I ran the motor on the lift today, and noticed that the shaft was steaming/ or...
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    how often to start my motor?

    I havent been on the boat for about 3 weeks, been really busy. I was wondering how often I should start my motor? I've heard that starting the motor, and not taking it out to WOT, could be harmful. I use Marine Sta-bil, and I use Seafoam when I run the boat all day with fresh gas. I have an 1990...
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    Flushing motor without water

    I was out on the water all day today, and when it came to flush out my motor. I hooked up the earmuffs, and started the engine. I assumed my wife turned on the water but she didnt. I then quickly turned off the motor and turned on the water. Then, I noticed my motor was idling up and down, and...
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    Bad ignition coil

    So after all, my iginition coil was bad, I bought a simple spark test and there was no spark. I ordered a new one off eBay. I am wondering if the wire that goes to the power pack, does the wire go FROM the powerpack to coil, or from coil to powerpack? The wire is orange in color.
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    spark test question

    I stopped in my local NAPA, and asked for a spark test. Now, I have seen ones online, and seem very easy, but this one was different. You plugged one end in the boot, and ground it to the motor...and you gap it...so I was lost after I saw that, and flipped it over, and it doesnt tell me what to...
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    compression test quckie

    Default Re: Compression test by JB Just make sure your ignition is disabled with the plugs out and cranking over. I've seen some mtrs go "boom" if this is not done. This was in the top secret forum, and I am confused. Why would I need to disable the ignition and worry about the plugs, if...
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    quick compression test question

    I went to the hot page, and found out how to do a compression test(I had an idea) but do I really need to disconnect fuel line and rig a jumper to the starter? I plan on getting a screw in compression test, and plan on doing the test myself. The motor is on boat now with full electrical running...
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    De-Carbing Cylinders

    I am wanting to know how to decarb cylinders, I have checked and it seems like everyone has their own way of doing it. 1. Take out spark plugs 2. Spray decarb into plug holes til it hits the cylinders 3. make sure battery switch is off, and rotate flywheel 4. let it sit over night 5. Start it...
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    How fast should I be able to get up too?

    I have a 1985 Johnson 150. On a 1990 Sportcraft 22'. My speedometer doesnt work, but thats all getting replaced this weekend actually, but my GPS tells me, on plane, that I am only going 33MPH. I recently had a new steering box put in, but I dont think that has anything to do with it. I also...
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    1985 150 Motor stalling when engaging throttle

    Hey everyone, new to the forum and figured this was the place to go since Google tends to me to this site for help. Anyway, I bought a 1985 150 Motor, and took it to a mechanic who did a compression test for 50 bucks and told me it was solid. So he hooked up the motor to my boat, all controls...
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