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    Steering friction screw broke 2003 johnson 25

    Anybody have an idea how to get the steering friction screw out of the swivel bracket? It broke when I was trying to tighten it. Now only 1/8 " or so of the bolt is sticking out/ I can only get needle nose vise grips on what is left due to the confined space it is in. I soaked it for 2 days with...
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    Paint flaking and repainting advice

    I have a 2003 Johnson 25 hp. The paint is flaking badly and leaving the bare aluminum showing. The previous owner stated that he was told BRP had a problem with paint that year. Anyway, I am thinking about wire brushing the flaking paint the best I can, spray white primer on the outboard and...
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    Need to know if I have a short or Long shaft Motor please help!

    I have a new to me 2003 Johnson 25 hp tiller outboard with electric start. The model number is J25TELSTR I know that translates to a long shaft but the outboard seems too short to be a long shaft. I am trying to sell it and don't know what length it is. It measures 17" from the transom bracket...
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    Carb adjustment? AND OTHER QUESTIONS 2003 Johnson 25 hp

    I just got a new to me 2003 Johnson 25 hp electric start tiller long shaft. Got it for 300.00 because the powerhead is stuck. I took the head off and the bores look good (still has crosshatch in cylinders.) I am going to try Engine release chemical on this powerhead and hopefully free it up. I...
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    GEAR OIL leak Mercury hp 2 stroke

    Hi, I just bought a 2001 6 hp 2 stroke. I transported it lying on its back in my car and when i hung it on my stand a bunch of fresh gear oil came out of the two holes in the lower unit above the fill plug. Looks like 2 vent holes. Quite a lot of oil came out of there. I stuck it in a barrel and...
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    Mercury 5 hp 4 stroke backfire through carb

    I have a 5 hp mercury 4 stroke and can't get it running. It fires for a second and on some trys it pops through the carb inlet. i rebuilt/cleaned the carb fully 2 times, checked for spark (it is fine), did a leakdown check to make sure the valves are fully closing and checkked compression. Any...
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    Anything to be concerned with? Nissan ns8 8 hp rotational noise?

    Hi, I have a nice looking low use ns8 outboard. When I got it the pistons were stuck with rust. I am assuming water got into the motor but I don't know. I used a product called engine release and after a week the motor unstuck. Ran it today and seems to run great except a noise I am hearing, you...
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    evinrude 6 hp interchange

    Does anyone know what parts interchange between a 1991 evinrude 6 hp short shaft and 8 hp evinrude motors. From what year to what year are the parts interchangeable and what parts in particular are interchangeable. I have a 1991 short shaft evinrude I need to take apart and sell for parts and...
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    suzuki tether needed

    Does anyone know where to get a tether cord for a suzuki dt 25 and a dt 9.9? My tether is not holding tightly on the motor. The tether is a round female part that snaps onto a male mating part on motor. Please help me. Thanks
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    Help ID evinrude motor

    Hi, wondering if anyone can help me id the year and horsepower of this motor I bought. It is missing the serial plate. It has a shifter on the front by the tiller handle. I am thinking 8 hp but not sure. Is there anywhere else to find id numbers on this motor (engine block, etc) thanks see picture
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    1987 Suzuki DT 25 Carb questions

    Hi, my suzuki sat for some time, it starts and runs decent but I am getting fuel shooting out of this hole near the top of the carb. There is nothing screwed in there, just an empty hole. Anybody know if something is supposed to be screwed in there? Why is it pushing gas out of there? I am...
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    Carb question 1980 Evinrude 35 hp

    SEE ATTACHED PICTURES FOR DETAIL Actually I have two questions. I am working on the carb on a 1980 Evinrude 35 hp. 1. In the carb I am working on there is no spring connecting the float tab to the fuel valve (see picture). I bought another carb off ebay because I needed the bottom portion of...
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    Anyone know what this motor is and if it is valuable?

    I have a chance to buy the motor pictured below. the model is j3001106a. I found out it is a wards sea king 3 hp. I tried to find pictures of one but don't see any with the barrel shaped tank on them. If anyone knows anything about this motor please respond. If anyone knows what year it might be...
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    my new aquisition (THOR 2 cylinder)

    Just picked this up, a Thor 2 cylinder outboard. Serial number 1436, it has seen better days. Anyone know if there is any value left in this motor? SERIAL NUMBER IS 1436
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    What have I got here???

    Hi, I just picked up this Super elto. Anyone know what year or model it is? How about the horsepower? Is this model unique? The serial number is 64665. Looks like someone painted the flywheel and tank at some point. The motor is stuck. Any help or comments on this motor would be helpful thanks.
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    nissan 8 hp water in lower unit

    Hi, I have a 90's nissan ns8 8 hp longshaft. It gets water in the lower unit. I replaced the washers on the fill and drain plugs. When i had the drain plug out I pressed my air compressor nozzle against the hole and pressurized the lower unit and did not find any seepage. anyone have any ideas...
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    Anyone know what year this motor is?

    Please if someone knows what year this motor is it would be helpful.The seller says 1995, but I know it is probably mid to late 80's Maybe someone will know by the decals? the motor is far from me and I guess I could get the model and serial number from the seller but I was trying here first...
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    "Power steering" on my 1944 Johnson POLR-15 ??????????????

    so I found this on iboats website about my motor, see below (how does the power steering work?) I have never heard of power steering on a small hp outboard. Anyone have a clue? 1944 Johnson 22 HP POLR15 Military Long Shaft This 22 H.P. Johnson outboard motor was made for the freshwater...
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    New in the crate army surplus 1944 johnson polr-15

    THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE MY NEW FIND WITH YOU GUYS, I PICKED UP THIS NEW NEVER BEEN STARTED OUTBOARD IN THE MILITARY CRATE, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, LINK BELOW TO PICTURES, CHECK IT OUT!!! http://s1059.photobucket.com/albums/t432/maineiac3/
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    1968 johnson 3hp water pump replacement

    Hi, can someone walk me through the replacement procedure for the water pump impellor on a 2 cylinder johnson 3hp twin, 1968 model? I have done this on newer motors but I am looking for a step by step procedure (this is a direct drive motor) (no forward or reverse shift) thanks in advance.
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