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  1. OBJ

    Interesting Reading

    A while back there was a discussion/thread about our currency (paper money) and the blind/visually impaired. Run across the Yahoo article. Sounds like the blind/visually impaired vs. vending machine. (probably to broad a statement) http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061213/ap_on_go_pr_wh/blind_money
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    Tornado Rips Through North Carolina

    All our friends from over that way OK? Just caught this on the news.
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    White Clouds On My Screen

    Guys.....I got an hp 17" monitor. It's the soft screen. I think a liquid crystal display....is what they call them? (Don't know the exact term but the screen is soft to the touch) Anyways.....I keep getting a light cloud looking streak in the monitor. I can turn off the monitor for a...
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    84' 90hp Merc...Leaky Lower Carb (UPDATE)

    Need some help/advice from you Merc Experts. The topic engine is an inline six, three carb engine. It sat for about six years. Pulled all three carbs, soaked and cleaned. Installed new OEM needles/seats and floats. Installed the carbs and put the gas to it. Bottom carb flooded. Rechecked...
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    86' 110 Bubbleback

    I put this engine together using a remanufactured block. Owner opted for a standard fuel pump instead of the VRO pump. No big deal with assembly. Changed out the stator since the old one got burned when the engine caught fire......#4 rod went through the block. Anyways.....link and sync...
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    Question for Dhadley

    Dale I know this has been asked before but I can't find the thread. I got an 86" 90hp Johnny which runs to the hilt when I press it. I've come by a bubble back exhaust and fillers and am wondering if will help the engine breath a little easier if I installed the bubble back. Not looking...
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    choke

    Moving to Johnson/Evinrude forum. Mike...if you haven't regestered with iboats, please do so.
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    tach wiring problem

    Moving to Merc/Mariner repair forum.
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    1940s era Elgin 1 1/4 hp parts

    Moving to Other Outboard forum.
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    Heat sensor

    Moving to Merc/Mariner Forum.
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    Fuel leak on 1958 5.5hp Johnson

    Moving to Johnson/Evinrude forum. Now that we're here..... You can change the oring in the quick connector crazy. John/Rude dealers should carry the correct oring. Tell them you want the oring for the double hose connector. Welcome to iboats!
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    evinrude triumph what year?

    That be a 1971 60hp Nate. Fuel Mix is 50:1 You can use a Champion L76V surface gap or a QL77JC4 set at .030.
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    1999 jonson 115

    There should be an inline filter on the fuel bracket assembly.....behind the carb cover. It's one with a screw on top that can be removed to clean the filter element.
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    Nick Names

    Just tried something and it works......I think. Couldn't get my display name back to OBJ so for grins, I went to the user area and clicked on nicknames. I put in OutboardJim and put the nickname OBJ in the second box. I'm seeing OBJ on my posts now. Are ya'll seeing that too???
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    Head torque & Compression for '79 johnson 100 V4?

    Hey Rich! Head bolt torque is 18 > 20 ft lb. Use at least two and better yet three torque sequences....ie...10 > 15 >20. Start with the middle head bolts and work your way out in a spiral pattern. Spark plugs are Champion QL77JC4. Gap is .030....but for a little better idle, set them at...
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    New Topic In The FAQ Forum

    Joe Reeves has graciously allowed us to post his carb needle valve adjustment procedures in the FAQ forum. The title is "Carb Needle Valve Adjustments for Assorted Carb Variations" by Joe Reeves Thanks Joe!
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    Carb Needle Adjustments For Asorted Carb Variations by Joe Reeves

    these adjustment are for the older engine. 1980 and earlier, and the current small hp ob's. not for fixed jet outboards. (Carburetor Adjustment - Single S/S Adjustable Needle Valve) (J. Reeves) Initial setting is: Slow speed = seat gently, then open 1-1/2 turns. Start engine and set the...
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    1989 Johnson starter question

    Yep....easier to just pull the whole bracket off with the starter still attached. Will save many descriptive adjectives about the engine that you can use on something else.....d:) Welcome aboard John!! If you have any question that we can help with, just post.
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    Hailing Joe Reeves

    Joe...there's been many requests that we put your procedure for one and two needle settings in the FAQ forum. If you wouldn't mind, could you post them here so we can get them into the FAQ forum? Thanks Jim
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    140 hp VRO Conversion question

    I remember the older V6's needing two pumps but not the v4's. Two pumps on the old V's were adequate at best. But one pump should do ya' on the V4. Maybe someone with another opinion will jump in.
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