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    I believe clutch dog issues.

    I have a 1992 Evinrude Tracker 40 hp. Pops out of gear when under load. I have tried adjusting all shift linkages over the last couple years. Have been able to manipulate into a position so it pops out only a little in forward but now it is a real issue. When putting in forward and at over...
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    2007 Malibu vtx with indmar 340hp monsoon slow start

    I am new to inboard ski boats. Had Mercruiser i/o for 20 years. Two good batteries in Malibu vtx with indmar 340 hp monsoon. Boat starts fine, it just seems like it turns over very slow. I took buddy who is familiar with in boards for ride and when I started the boat, his immediate statement...
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    40 hp evinrude shift linkage - tried everything and then found this!

    I have a 1992 Evinrude model = te40elenj on my pontoon. I have adjusted the shift linkage several times and I cant get it to go into both forward and reverse gear and not pop in and out of either. I adjust it one way and it wont stay in gear the other way. So far I tightened up some slop in...
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    Help On pontoon floor

    I pulled up the carpet on my pontoon floor as it was old and falling apart. The floor is 3/4" plywood and still solid. However in a couple areas the top ply of the wood has delaminated. I removed the loose areas of top ply and was hoping there was some type of floor leveling compound I could...
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    Mid 90's 40 HP Evinrude Tracker Outboard won't stay in gear - Help

    I have a mid 90's 40hp Evinrude Tracker outboard on a pontoon. Last year when I put it in forward the engine popped in an out of gear. So I fixed the problem by adjusting the shift linkage at the engine and now it will go in forward fine but when I put it in reverse it pops in and out of gear...
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    Ventilation Hose Needed?

    I have a 1992 Bryant 20' with 305 Mercruiser. The ventilation hoses are beat up and need to be replaced. Currently there are two hoses going to the vent cover on starboard side of the boat and then down to the bilge. One of the hoses is connected to the blower but the other just runs direct...
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    Exhaust manifold riser temperatures

    I have a 1992 Merc 305 4bbl, 235 hp with a 160 degree thermostat. I noticed the other day that the right (facing rear of boat) exhaust manifold/riser temperature was much hotter than the other to the touch. I have an IR thermometer but wanted to know what would be an acceptable temperature range?
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    Alpha I Gen I Outdrive Chaulky White

    I have a 1992 Bryant with a Alpha I Gen I Outdrive. I have owned it for 20 years and over time the upper part of the outdrive by the 4 bolts is turning chaulky white. More so recently. I assume it is from heat. Should I be concerned that there is an issue? I rarely run the boat over 3500...
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    12 hp sea king kill switch

    I have a very old 12 hp sea king outboard. Runs great but would feel more comfortable if it had a kill switch. How would I do this and what parts would I need to purchase?
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    Boat Seat Repair HELP??

    I have a 1992 Bryant 20 ft IO. I have recovered all the sundeck, bench and front cushion vinyl. The only thing I have left are the bolster backs in the front bow area. My issue is that the space between the outside hull and inside cavity wall is not large enough to reach up and undo the bolts...
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    1997 Evinrude/Tracker 40 hp Controls

    I have a 1997 Evinrude/Tracker 40 hp outboard on a pontoon boat. The neutral idle arm has not worked for some time and now something else inside broke (The idle would not go down with pulling back in neutral). I took the controls off and took it apart and the switch that makes sure it is in...
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    1992 Merc Alpha I Gen I Water in Trim Reservoir

    For years I have had milky oil in my trim reservoir. In addition I have oil on the carpet around my trim pump. So my guess is that water is coming in but oil is not going out. The trim works fine but the lower unit does seem to drop from the trim position over a long period of time but not...
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    1992 Merc 5.0 LX Carb Question

    I have a 1992 Merc 5.0 LX that is hard to start when warm. Sometimes impossible. I removed the flame arrestor and noiced the butterfly choke was closing when I tried to start the engine. If I manually held the choke open it would start. I am guessing that my choke spring is getting lazy...
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    Temperature Guage

    I have a 1992 Merccruiser 5.0 LX. My last outing of the year before the winter storage and my temperature guage or temperature sending unit went out. The gauge went up to 165 and then got stuck. I tapped on the glass and the gauge went way below the lower limit and never would move again. I...
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    Need Mechanic Reference, Cinti, OH 84 Johnson 35hp

    I need to replace the gearcase seals on my 1984 Johnson 35 hp. I have the lower unit off and in my garage but not sure I have the right eqpt and know how to replace the seals. Can you recommend someone in the Cincinnati area that is a reasonable price? I am pretty sure it is the drive shaft...
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    lower unit vent and fill washer

    This is an easy one that I can't seem to find on any parts site. Where do I find vent and fill washers for my 1984 35hp Johnson outboard. (the current ones are yellow and flat). I need the same for my Alpha outdrive. (black and flat) Is there a difference between the two?
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    Boat Winterization

    All this forum reading about boat winterization is making me nervous. I used to remove drain plugs and all hoses and pour antifreeze down the hoses to winterize. At the end of the day I had beat up hands and a sore body from leaning over the engine compartment. I did this for the first eight...
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    Trim/Tilt - Slow Drop

    I have a 1992 Bryant with a Merc 305LX and a Alpha 1 drive. The trim and tilt are a separate button on the gear shift. If I tilt the engine all the way up then the outdrive will stay in the up position. However, if I only tilt the engine the engine will fall back down over a period of...
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    Replacing Seat Wood

    I am replacing the seat wood in my sundeck on a Bryant 200. (1992-before 100% fiberglass construction)I have seen conflicting suggestions on pressure treated vs outdoor rated plywood. My concern is the warping of the damp pressure treated plywood for a wood section as large as the one needed...
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    1984 35hp Johnson Stator and Water Impeller

    I recently purchased a 1984 pontoon w/ 1984 35hp Johnson electric start. Engine starts and runs great. However, question 1.)The engine has a 4amp alternator/stator and it does not appear to be charging the battery. The boat runs fine but I need to charge the battery every month. Volt meeter...
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