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    Cmc tilt and Motor Height

    Hey guys have a question for you. I recently installed a cmc pt130 on my 20 foot manitou pontoon. Engine is a 1985 Johnson 50hp. It's a long shaft. Put back same distance as before. Now my top speed is about 14mph where as before it was 19 or 20. I also have to put the motor all the way down or...
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    77 Merc 1175 no spark

    Hey guys I am wondering what is the proper way to test the coils on my engine??? I dont have spark at 2 cylinders. I moved the plugs and wires around but still no change. I have ohm tested them and they all seem to be the same but was wondering if someone could let me know. Also should I start...
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    Side Image Transducer

    Hey guys got a question about mounting my new fishfinder on my toon. I have a 20ft Manitou Fishhawk with the bracket on the left tube. I am trying to see how to mount it so I wont loose signal when I am going at top speed. I currently have a 571DI on it and it works fine at slow speeds but I...
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    Bow eye

    Hey guys I have an 1989 Manitou pontoon that does not have a bow eye but I would like to put one on. has anyone done this and if you did how ???? If you have some pics that would be great Thanks
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    85 Johnson Prestolite tilt

    Hey guys have 85 johnson with a prestolite tilt on it. Goes up and down fine but will leak down if let up. Goes from full up to down in about 2 to5 minutes. Looked for a seal kit but I cant seem to find one anybody have more info or where to get one???? Thanks
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    85 johnson 50hp

    Hey guys just got a new toon with an 1985 Johnson 50hp on it and goes into gear fine but is hard to push up or down. I am thinking I need to replace the cables but I dont know how to get the OMC control box open? Anybody know how???? Or is there something else I should be looking into? Thanks
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    1963 Johnson 40hp

    Went out fishing today and on the way back in hit rock in shallows. Now I have lower unit oil dripping out from prop??? Didnt break anything but it killed motor but she fired right back up. Any ideas?????
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    Transom mount to bow for trolling mtr

    Hey guys I have a 16ft Chapperal Tri Hull that I would like to mount a Transom mount trolling mtr up on the bow. I have bow rails that I cant take off cause of the kids. Any ideas or pics of some brackets for doing such a project?? The trolling mtr is a MinnKota 65 weedless 28lbs thrust. I...
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    Missing???

    Hey guys went to go out on the boat the other day and I noticed my ignition switch had moved(turned) so I reached up under the dash to move back and tighten the jam nut and it was hot. Checked it out and the green and brown hot wires were touching a ground wire. Removed switch to cover wires and...
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    Rings

    Hi guys got a 1963 40hp Johnson and I need new rings, anybody got the OMC part number or know where I can get them??? Any help would be great. Thanks
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    1963 40HP Johnson Compression

    Hey guys going to do a compression check on the above motor and was wondering what I should be looking for as far as numbers go???? Crank dry or turn on gas and go that way??? Thanks for the info guys.
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    Generator

    Hey guys was wondering if there is a big difference between generators??? The reason I am wondering is I just got one off ebay and I put it in but the pulley rubs on the flywheel? My motor is a 63 40hp seahorse. Do they make different pulleys? The generator seems to mount in fine. Thanks guys
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    Fiberglass Paint

    Hey guys got my new transom done and will be moving on to the deck soon but was wondering if I should primer/paint the bare glass or what??? Any nfo or ideas would be great. Thanks
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    1963 40hp eletramatic wiring???

    Hey guys got the above motor on a 78 Chapperal and I need to figure out the wiring. Has an ignition switch but not orignal to the boat or motor I am sure of that.I have a manual but the wiring does not give color of wires so its pretty hard to figure out. The starter will turn over with the key...
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    Wiring???

    Hey guys have Chapperal with a 63 40hp Johnson eletramatic and I am trying to find out how the wiring goes. I have a manual but it doesnt show me the color of the wires. So what I am looking for is I have 4 wires that were not hooked up when I got the boat. 2 are 16 gauge black ones 1 grey 16g...
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    Transducer mount???

    Hey guys I have a 78 Chapperal Tri Hull and I was wondering where would be the best place to mount the transducer???? I have a Humminbird Wide eye. I does have a bilge area but not to sure about mounting there,but on the other hand not to sure if I want hole in my transom. Tell me what you...
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    63 40 HP Johnson

    Hi guys new here and pretty new to boating. I just got a boat from my dad and its got a 63 40hp johnson eltramatic on it. My dad ran it a couple of years ago and he said gas was coming out the carb. Now what should I do to mke this motor ready for a season on the lake???? Any adive would be...
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    Skirt

    Hey guys new here and to boating but this is a great site. Now on to the skirt. I have a 78 Chapperal and in the rear there is a skirt that hangs down to the floor. I looks like vinyl on one side but the the is some kind of cloth mess. What I need to know is where I can get some new stuff ?
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