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    Weird Starting problem

    :confused: :confused: :eek: I have a 1988 40hp johnson o/b. WAS going fishing tomorrow and wanted to crank the engine after a couple months of non use.<br />Turned the key and the motor would not quit turning over. Turned the key off and disconnected kill switch and motor still kept...
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    Prop Blowout

    Can anyone explain what Prop Blow out is and how to correct the problem?
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    pontoon cavitation

    I have a 2001; 20 ft. Pontoon boat with a 70hp Johnson O/B.<br />Occasionally I notice the rpms increase the engine winds and I do not have much forward momentum. It seems to happen more when at near top speed. I thought I maybe spinng the prop but Im beginning to think this could be a...
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    Stalling with new plugs

    I have a 2001 70Hp Johnson O/B(oil injected). Recently changed spark plugs. The old plugs were for small 2 cycle engines. I replaced with the recommended Marine plugs gapped at .30. Now I have occassional stalling when idling.<br />I noticed the old plugs had a much wider gap, I did not measure...
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    Buying 1st speed boat

    I have owned lots of boats.But never owned a super fast 80mph boat before. Looking at a 18 ft. Action Marine(around 1985) with a 200hp Merc.<br />Anything I should check out other than comp. test and lower unit oil?<br />Any advice for this type of boat would be nice.
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    Carb. Cleaning for fouled plugs

    I have a 1986 15hp Evinrude O/B. Its been a great motor! Let it sit for about 6 months maybe longer. First time out in awhile hard to start and idle,ran okay with open throttle.<br />Checked plugs and looked soaked with oil. Bought new plugs,(leaned the fuel)I try to run 50:1. Cranked on hose at...
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