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  1. bleedblue94

    lean sneeze 83 175hp johnson

    EDIT: after cleaning the carbs and replacing both fuel pumps and upgrading all lines the motor still has a miss, but it does not seem to sneeze the way it use to. i think it may be more of an ignition miss. one reason im leaning this way is the motor does not level out when the choke/fuel...
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    question about small water leak on motor

    hi, i have a small water leak coming from the thermostat cover plate. at first i thought it was coming from the plate gasket, and when i replaced that i also replaced the thermostat gasket, but did not have gaskets for the pressure relief valve. after reassembly i noticed the leak coming from...
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    1983 johnson 175... was this motor prop or crank rated?

    sorry for starting another thread but its a completely different topic. i understand in the 80s the rating was changed bc of discrepancies in how manufacturers rated their motors. i have a 1983 175 johnson j175txctd j5854054 and would like to know if this is a 175 by today's standards (prop...
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    how much set back is too much on a 20' runabout

    im doing a full restore on a 20' 1991 bayliner capri and have a 1983 175 johnson 90 degree motor i want to put on it. i need to know how much setback will be too much for this boat and motor. 6", 8", 10", 12"? thanks
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    quick question about resin catalyst

    i know methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is used as the catalyst for poly resin and gelcoat, im wondering if methyl ethyl ketone substitute can be used as the catalyst for resin. i ran out of catalyst thinking i had more, and i do have the substitue stuff, but i dont know if they have completely...
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    my 1991 capri rebuild

    i have a 91 bayliner capri that i am planning a full restore on. i have debated using poly or epxoy for weeks and am now leaning towards using poly resin to glass some 1.5oz csm to tab the stringers and bulkheads, then glass them in with w a full layer of 1708 w poly resin and then lay a...
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    can someone run a serial number for me and tell me information please

    hi, im looking at upgrading my motor and have found what the seller claims is a mid 80s merc 150. i got the serial number from him. can someone tell me the year, shaft length, and whether this motor (depending on the year) was prop rated or crank rated, and whatever other info can be deciphered...
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    need some feedback on this force outboard

    i know there is a lot of disagreement on the force brand and its quality. im looking at snagging a project boat for cheap and it has a running 5 cylinder 150hp force on the back. i have heard so many mixed felling about force but i own a 4 cylinder 125hp right now with no issues. the model...
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    questions about ribs of bayliners

    hi, new to these forums but it seems this would be the place to ask questions. im wondering if there was a specific year that bayliner switched the ribs and "frame" of their boats from wood to fiberglass? to my understanding it was early 90s but i could be mistaken. reason i am asking is a...
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