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    Link Arm Adjustment for even steering

    Hi,<br /><br />On my old boat I used a splashwell mounted steering cable since the nut on the steering cable only went to the splaswell. I got the mount really cheap and it worked great.<br /><br />Now I have a different hull that came with a steering cable that was long enough for through tube...
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    3 Prong Female Plug on OMC Controls

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have a 1981 60HP Johnson Sea-Horse. I also got an OMC Control Box with the newer cable style for the control box end. <br /><br />I was wondering what the 3 Prong Female plug is for just below my control friction knob? It looks like a face. Two holes on the top and one...
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    1980 MFG Hull ID location?

    Hello all,<br /><br />I just got a 1980 15' MFG.<br /><br />The first 3 letters of the hull id on the registratoin card is DLZ. I thought it would be something like MFG.<br /><br />I can not find the hull id in the usual places. I looked on the rear right, near the transom of the boat...
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    Hull ID location on a 1980 MFG Tri-Hull

    Hey all,<br /><br />I am interested in purchasing a 1980 MFG and I have the registered owners registration card but I couldn't find the Hull ID in its usual spot. Right hand side next to the transom or close to it.<br /><br />Any ideas of where else it could be stamped?<br /><br />The boat has...
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    Last Year MFG Manufactured a boat?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I need a new hull and I saw a great buy on an 17' MFG Tri-Hull. I haven't got in contact with the seller yet but I was wondering what was the last year MFG made a boat?<br /><br />Are these good quality boats? My insurance agent will not cover any boat more than 25 years...
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    Unable to Register my Boat

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have a bit of a dilemma. I bought a bare hull last summer and over the course of the year reconstructed the entire thing. From the floor to steering and an engine.<br /><br />I did most of the work after I got my temps in April of this year thinking everything was going...
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    What does WOT mean?

    Hello all,<br /><br />I tried doing a search on what WOT means on the forum and came up short.<br /><br />Let me take a stab at what it might mean.<br /><br /> :confused: "Wide Open Throttle" :confused: <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br /> :)
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    Do they make Owner's/Repair Manuals for individual outboards?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I have a 1981 60HP Johnson Sea Horse that is a 2 cylinder.<br /><br />I was wondering if they make manuals that are specifically for a certain year/hp outboard? If so where can I purchase one. I would like to have as much information on this outboard as possible at my finger...
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    Is there a difference in size with Load Ranges?

    Is there a difference in size between a:<br /><br />ST205/75 14 Load Range B - 1430lbs.<br /><br />and<br /><br />ST205/75 14 Load Range C - 1760lbs.<br /><br />Or is it just the number of Plys inside the tire?
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    Where can I get a E78-14B tire and rim?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I need a spare tire and rim for my trailer. I have looked everywhere online for a tire and rim assembly. My tire size on the capacity plate is E78-14B or P195/75B14 and a 5 Lug 14 X 5.5 rim.<br /><br />I only can find F78-14B or P205/75B14 tires or smaller sizes than the one...
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    Could I use a car Radial and Rim as a trailer spare?

    Hey all,<br /><br />This may sound like a dumb question but I have a Load-Rite Trailer with tire size E78-14 or ST195 75 14.<br /><br />I happen to have a Car Radial and Rim laying around from my old car that is 195 75 14<br /><br />Could I use this in a pinch for a short trip as a spare? I need...
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    Prop Size/Pitch for 1981 60HP Johnson

    Hey all,<br /><br />I just got a 1981 60HP Johnson Model# J60ELCIA and put it on my boat. It ran great.<br /><br />I need to buy a spare prop just in case I need it.<br /><br />Anyone know the proper size/pitch and spline count for my outboard?<br /><br />Thanks,
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    Right Size Tires to replace my E78-14 Trailer Tires?

    I recently purchased a Load Rite trailer that has E78-14 tires on it. I looked at several trailer part websites and can not find them. Even if I use the other size of 195 75 14.<br /><br />I was told I could just purchase F78-14 or <br />205 75 14 tires and they would fit on the rims I have that...
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    Proper way to mount an outboard

    Hey all,<br /><br />I just got a Johnson 60HP Sea-Horse. This may sound like a dumb question. But which side are the bolt heads suppose to be on? The inside or the outside of the transom?<br /><br />Also someone told me to put silicone in the holes and on the bolts before putting them on as...
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    What is a Good Sized Outboard for my Runabout?

    Hello all, <br /><br />I purcased a used boat without an outboard last summer and have been rebuilding it slowly. The boat is made by a company that is no longer in business (Rainbow Marine). I have tried looking for information on it. All I got was the boat when I purchased it. <br /><br />It...
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    Proper Size Outboard for my 17' runabout?

    Hello all, <br /><br />I purcased a used boat without an outboard last summer and have been rebuilding it slowly. The boat is made by a company that is no longer in business (Rainbow Marine). I have tried looking for information on it. All I got was the boat when I purchased it. <br /><br />It...
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    Evinrude Starter doesn't pop up

    I have an Evinrude Starflite 90-S<br /><br />Model Number: 90593C<br /><br />The starter turns but does not pop up to turn the fly wheel. <br /><br />If anyone has any suggestions on why this is happening I would greatly apprieciate it.<br /><br />Thanks,
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    Evinrude Starflite 90-S Wiring

    Hello,<br /><br />I have recently purchased an Evinrude Starflite 90-S. The person I purchased it from said it runs good. <br /><br />The only problem is that the wiring harness is cut off right before all of the wires go into the engine housing. The other problem is after that point the someone...
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