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    Johnson 9.5 - reinstalling tiller arm

    Ok I am at wits end because I dont want to pay money to someone to install this thing back on. I took off the tiller arm so I could get to the gas input to change the fuel line. With the arm in place I couldnt get a good angle to install a new fuel line there. So I took it off and now I can...
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    cleaning inside the powerhead

    I got an older motor and I was wondering what I could spray in the plug holes to clean inside the power head. When trying to start this motor (6 hp), it would try a couple of times and then not try at all. I pulled the plugs and there is wet gas but with some blackish oil. It looks like just...
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    sierra parts

    are these line of parts kinda like "you get what you pay for"? or are they good parts, because they are substantially cheaper than omc. just curious because I just ordered a fuel pump for my 9.5.
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    reassemble chrysler 6.6 powerhead

    When reassembling the power head, do you guys know which is the best order to do so? would it be 1. hook up throttle linkage, then bolt power head or bolt down power head, then try to hook the linkage up while already down? these little motors dont give much space.
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    compression on 1971 9.5 johnson

    do I just pull the spark cables off, then one at a time pull the spark plug out and replace with compression meter, then proced to turn the crankshaft? or do I pull the string? I have never done this before and want to make sure thats not an issue with my motor. thanks Matt
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    1971 Johnson 9.5 problem today

    Took the motor out today to run it for the 2nd time since I rebuilt the carb. The last time I took it out, it ran fine. Idled fine and ran fine open. Today, not so much. What it would do is when I opened it up it would barely start to go...maybe for like 20 yards or so, then it sounded like...
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    alum boat with fish finder

    Im not real big on drilling holes in my alum boat, have any of you installed a transducer for a fish finder without drilling...if so, how? I was thinking of going up over the transom and screw it up against something that is glued to the hull?
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    Titleing an outboard in TX

    question: I bought a 9.5 Johnson that didnt come with a title or anything. I could probably get a bill of sale, but I dont know if that would do any good because the guy I bought it from doesnt have the title. it is a 1971 Johnson 9.5 motor and I was wondering if you guys know the best method...
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    6.6 hp

    anyone know the size of fuel lines used for these smaller chrysler models? I have bad fuel lines and forgot anything to measure it with. I was wanting to pick the lines up on the way home today. thanks
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    chrysler parts

    is there a place where you can get parts for chrysler motors from like the chrysler corporation? Or do you have to go strictly from individual dealers? I have a Johnson motor as well and I can just log on to evinrudes web site and order straight from there...is there anything somewhat the same...
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    reinstalling carb on johnson 9.5

    I was wondering if when I am reinstalling my carb on a 1971 johnson 9.5 and I am tightening down the little thing that springs and controlls the throttle, Do I just make sure the throttle from the tiller is in the slow position (all the way pulled back) and then make sure that little thing that...
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    fuel pump for johnson 9.5

    I just reassemble my fuel pump and I was doing the blow test. I can blow in the input valve but not just totally freely. I have to give a bit of effort. Not a ridiculous amount, but a little. My question is that I can also blow really hard and air will go through the output valve. Only if I...
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    9.5 johnson carb kit

    just got this thing and there are a couple of parts I dont recall seeing included in the kit when I disassembled my carb. There is a round screen that has like 3 small holes on it other than the hole right in the middle, a bigger round cork gasket looking thing, and a small cork oring or...
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    best product / method to clean carb on johnson 9.5

    I just took my carb off and have it broke down. Before I put it back together I was going to ask what is the best method and product you guys think to get it really clean. Do I need to soak? I was wanting to spray, soak, and then air dry with canned air. What do you guys recommend to do it...
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    1971 johnson 9.5 carb problems

    Ok I ran the motor this past weekend and on the topend it doesnt perform well at all. It idles fine, but when ran open, it bogs down and rpms just sound like they arent as high as they need to be. I am sure it is a carb problem. I am going to run some sea foam through the gas tank as well as...
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    1971 Johnson 9.5 Fuel Pump question

    Hey all, I took apart my fuel pump and reassembled it, but I left 1 piece out somewhere. Its just a small circle plastic piece about the size of the end of your pinky finger. maybe even a bit smaller. do any of yall know where this goes? I would appreciate any help. I would assume it goes...
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    1971 johnson blues - Update

    Ok i got the motor in the water (trash can) today with fresh seals on the lower unit, new impeller, and a new starter pinion. ready to test it out. started up after a few pulls and ran a little rough, but it finally warmed up and started sounding better but i ran into a problem. it runs fine...
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    1971 johnson 9.5 starter recoil replacement

    Ok, when I bought my 9.5 earlier this month used, it had a worn out starter pinion (the plastic sleeve with gears). I am having a bit of a problem after replacing this part. Here are the steps i took. 1. slid new pinion over recoil shaft 2. tied rope to recoil and pulled rope all the way out...
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    johnson 9.5 lower unit q's

    ok, this was actually my first experience working on an outboard myself. i have a 1971 johnson 9.5. i bought a new impeller and lower unit seal kit due to water being in the lower unit oil. i replaced the o ring on the propeller, the spaghetti seal around the bottom, the nylon washers on...
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    got motor today (1971 9.5 Johnson)

    Ok got the used motor today and this is what I found. Needs a new starter pinion as I mentioned earlier. It seems to be in decent shape, but I have a couple questions. Take in mind I have a repair manual on the way because I plan on doing all the repairs that I am capable of doing. 1. Lower...
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