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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    so what is going on with spark plug$$ some kits go for 35$/8pack l 78v permagaps 16$ cdn each ???
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    Impeller reminder for 3.9 4 5 7.5 ...Mercs

    I have been battling against my new impeller for a 1975 7.5 hp Merc. Lining up the impeller sqeezing the fins lining up to the "greased" & loose impeller key can be challenging with big fingers . So simple a job after a few utubes.... The drive shaft is off-set from center in...
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    something new coming in electric OB

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    skeg damage ...home repair

    my 75hp ETEC has about 1 to 1.5 of skeg missing at the tip of the skeg. it had previously been repaired but the small section broke off. it is nothing major really bu it irks me looking at a broken skeg tip. my local shop want 375$ + 15% taxes to repair it and a small 7.5Merc skeg...
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    what is going on.....

    anybody know what is going on on the ETEC web site which is CLOSED ???? :-( :-(
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    what's with these headers ???

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    pinion gear 9.5hp

    got a couple of 9.5s and most pinion gears are pretty worn and will likely slip soon. I plan to sell a few and would not want the new owners to feel stiffed I see these gears come with 2 mounting bolts instad of a split pin... Is this the new norm ... do they now mount with 2 bolts to...
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    Diapers and doggie pads

    Almost 14 years later diapers should not be needed for a mess but I do use those Dollar store doggie training pads under my outboards during maintenance ... keeps the floor clean :-)
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    1994 Evinrude HE3RERM 3.3hp anybody know anything on this animal ??

    friend wants me to look at his motor. It is not the usual Oldies I work on. Even the ignition is to modern for me so hopefully just a good cleaning and point touch up will do it .
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    2005 140 hp VRO failure & fix

    A friend .. of a friend experienced a " VRO" failure while on a fishing tip in the back wilderness of Northern Quebec. The only way they keep the engine running was by pumping the tank fuel bulb. He proceeded to order a "new VRO" at $800 + to be safe but the question remains .. what...
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    Best EV diagnostic Sw kits for 2005 75HP

    so… with BRP flushing us ETEC owners what and where can I buy a "full open" software and connector cable kit to service my antique 2005 ETEC . If BRP is going to dump their customers the very least that could be done is to "open up the software" by removing "dealer...
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    web site page selector doesn't work for me ???

    is it just me ??
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    Forum screen jamming ?? anybody else getting these

    see clip….
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    is it me... web page isstuck on page 1 cant flip to other pages

    seems slow or stuck and won't update on its own… need to refresh to change page list
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    send ing a PM

    there seems to be no SEND or SUBMIT button on the PM utility I am trying to send a PM to user crotalis on the FICHT bug with his no start and T&T bug ???
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    Leroy article... never seen it before

    https://www.hisse-et-oh.com/system/assets/000/067/647/original/Maintaining_Johnson_1974-1992.pdf?1360876515
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    my apology...

    my apology for mentioning the board problems … Maybe a simple banner at the top saying…. " Board problems ... we know …. we are working on it" would alert all of us having issues. … but there again maybe i missed it We all get ads & pop-ups on just about...
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    what is wrong with the board ....

    replies take an eternity to load (easier to log out then back in) formatting is messed up
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    Mq 11c 9.5 1965

    anything special about the model… I find little info on it parts wise
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    to seal or not to seal with brittle carbon seals

    basic question on the subject… most engines today and many for years on end have had no carbon seals, carbon seal shaft plate , bottom cork seal pushed up by the carbon seal assembly on the drive shaft…etc.. etc... so is all this hardware really necessary ??? or could a...
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