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    Buying 115 hp johnson no controls...how to start?

    Going to pick up a 1990 ish 115hp johnson for a friend today. I want to test run it but the guy says he has no controls. I have started them before by jumping 2 of the pins in the harness plug. My memory is failing me. Anyone know which one's to jump?
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    What year is my Eska 9.9?????

    Just got this one last thursday. A little fine tuning and carb cleaning and she fires on the first pull. Actually it is in great shape. Anyway, just wondering what year it is and where to find a few small parts to make it perfect. Model # is 14210D
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    Johnson 9.9 to 15 hp conversion??

    Just picked up a mid 70's johnson 9.9. Cleaned and set the points, put a new pick up coil and got her going. I have an evinrude 15hp of the same era that is locked up. What do I need or what can I switch to make the 9.9 a 15hp? Just the carb? They are different part #'s but will bolt up with...
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    1987 Johnson 110hp VRO Rebuild/Bypass

    Real quick, got a friend who just bought a boat. He was told he was buying a 1993 Johnson 112 spl on it. To bad they didn't make the 112 until 1994. Anyway, I found it to be an 87 110hp. Runs good reguardless but the VRO pump leaks gas horribly. First question, can the VRO pump be rebuilt? If...
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    1982 Gamefisher 7.5 Air Cooled...Impeller???

    Just got a 1982 7.5hp gamefisher. Paid $50 for it as the guy said it did not run. Brought it home, tested compression/spark...both good. Gave it a shot of carb cleaner, put gas in it and it lit right up!! Seems to operate reqally well. Now, it is an ait cooled powerhead but there is a water...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 260hp Milky oil. Ideas??

    Just curious, I was told by a mechanic that this particular motor has bad risers and these are leaking water back into the cylinders, and that water is getting into the oil??? Doesn't sound right to me. This motor does not have an oil cooler, sooooo head gasket or craked block???? By the...
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    Mercruiser 470 Leaking coolant...why??

    I have a 1979 MErcruiser 470, just finished spring commissioning today on this one. Fired right up and ran as it should. Close inspection found coolant leaking from a weep hole?? On the water pump housing. This hole is near the mid/upper left front of the water pump housing looking straight...
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    Johnson 9.5hp WOT issues...Ideas???

    Got a 1965 9.5hp Johnson. Just tuned up, set the carb up, new impeller, etc... Starts 1st pull, runs excellent...........As long as the motor lid is off. With the hood on it absolutely will not run right. WOT it won't even get the boat moving!!! Not getting enough air I guess??? What could...
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    I need help identifying OMC powerpack

    I have a brand new OMC power pack and I can not tell if it is the one I need for a motor I am working on. It looks like it in shape but the #'s don't match. I think it is for a mid 90's v6 200 hp....but not positive. The # on it is 518648. Any help is appreciated!!!
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    Looking for a really good Mercury parts resource

    I am looking for a really good website for Mercury outboard parts. I like shop.evinrude.com for OMC as they have exploded views of all models from 1968-current and it is easy to find exactly what you need. Anyone know of anything like this for mercury?
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    1988 Force/Gamfisher fuel delivery problem...

    I have a 1988 7.5hp Chrysler/Force/Gamfisher that I got from a neighbor recently. I put points in it, plugs, a fuel pump, carb kit, water pump, new gear lube, etc.... It runs absolutely wonderful. As long as I by pass the fuel connectors. I has tried 2 fuel line connectors as well as a new...
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    1986 Evinrude 30hp Mix ratio?? 100:1??

    I know that that manufacturer knows more than me, I have had this motor sitting around for a few years. Just found a lower unit for it and got it together. I was gonna run it today but noticed a sticker on it saying 100:1 ratio only. Is this right or did someone put this sticker on the motor?
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    Michigan propeller help. Where to find info???

    i have a number of michigan propellers. I know what they fit, but they do not have any pitch or diameter information on them. They have part #'s but I have been having a hard time finding information for them. Anyone know of a good source?
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    1969 Johnson 6 hp pops out of gear. Adjustment???

    Quick run down, just changed the lower unit on a 1969 johnson 6 hp. Now it pops out of gear, at low or high speed. Is there any adjustment on the shift linkage or is the clutch in this lower screwed and do I need to look for another new one?
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    Looking to put 25" outboard on 20" transom...ok???

    Just a quick question, I am going to rig a 17' manatee bowrider for a buddy of mine. It currently has a johnson 110 on it but it has about seen it's day. I came across a really really nice, very low hour mercury 135hp that was for sale for an unbelievable price. (Was left to a guy by father in...
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    Mercury 6hp lower unit/shift problem

    I have an older MErcury 6hp (merc 60). 1967-68 ish model. The motor is in great shape and runs excellent. When I got it the previous owner said that it would not go in gear and the lower unit was locked up. I took the lower off and it spins. It is in forward gear. I can put it back on now and...
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    Lookin at a boat....What is a JohnRude outboard?

    I am considering a new fishing boat, it is a 26ft center console. Early 90's. Pretty decent shape and a good price. Question is, What the heck is a JohnRude outboard. It has twin 200 v6's that say "JohnRude" on the cowls. They seem to be OMC's but could they be a cheap knock off??? The owner...
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    7.5 Chrysler Force Gamefisher Parts

    I have a late 80's/early 90's 7.5 gamefisher. It is when they started using chrysler/force outboards. I need a carb kit and a water pump kit. Anybody know where to get them?????
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    1967 Mercury 6hp Water Pump Help!!!

    I got 2 of these motors. Both run great, both needed impellers. I replaced one (waiting on the other impeller to come). I ran it both on the flusher and in the barrel and got the same results. It seems to run fine. If I take the "flush" screw out of the mid section it dumps water out. There is...
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    Evinrude/Johnson 9.5hp Compression #'s???

    Ok, I started a thread a little bit ago about my 1965 johnson 9.5 having a "cough" at low rpm. I had taken the previous owner's word that the compression was 120 on each cylinder. I checked it and it is more like 75-80 psi. Now, I have a 1973 9.5 evinrude (basically the same motor, right??)...
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