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    Johnson 9.5 carb

    Hey guys. My dad helped me rebuild carb on 9.5 johnson. Above the carb, kinda by the needle valve, there’s a hole and gas is coming out. Looked on parts fiche and can’t seem to find anything about it. I will try to add picture. Any info would be great. thanks
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    1975 mercruiser 165 starting issue

    My engine won’t start. Just clicks. Batteries are good. I read to jump starter solenoid but I’m not sure which 2 wires to jump. Including a pic of what I think is the solenoid. Any help much appreciated.
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    Home made barge questions

    Last weekend my friends and I built a barge out of 3 pontoons. We put aluminum I beams across and screwed a deck to it for transporting material to the camp (it's on an island). My question to everyone is; what are the rules/safety regulations to towing the barge with people on it? Is everyone...
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    bow pulpit questions

    hey everyone i was wondering if someone could help me out with some ideas on what to do with my bow pulpit. it has no anchor rollers and does not have an anchor locker. i use a 14lbs danforth anchor and i am looking for some way to keep the anchor mounted there so it is actually useful and...
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    Where in Ontario to find a crate engine?

    Hey everyone I was wondering if any of my fellow canadians know where I can get a crate engine or a rebuilt engine. I have a 1988 350 mag. If there is no where in Ontario Amy recommendations for Michigan? Thanks to all who reply
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    service manual

    does anyone know where i can download a service manual for 1988 350 mag, and alpha 1 outdrive???
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    waterpump queston

    If a thermostat fails and the engine overheats can this cause the waterpump in the outdrive to overheat and melt??? when i changed my impeller before my first ride there was signs of it overheating and partially melting. i ran the boat for 15 mins and it overheated, i have removed the thermostat...
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    Overheating help!!!!!

    Hi everyone, i have a 1988 5.7L mercrusier with alpha one outdrive. i was out on the weekend for the 2nd ride (first ride was only around 20 mins when i put it in the water to bring it to camp). we were maybe 15 mins into a ride, first 5 mins was pretty close to WOT then i cut it down to...
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    Wht is your favorite song drive fast to?

    i know there are other threads on what music everyone likes to boat to but im wondering what is everyones favorite song to listen to as you take off at full pin??? so far there are 2 songs that get me going 1) "bodies" by drowning pool 2) "crazy *****" by buckcherry both of those songs if you...
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    Ocean LED drain plug light

    Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has installed the Ocean LED Drain Plug light, preferably if anyone has installed it with an I/O. Any info you guys can give would be much appreciated. thanks in advance
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    ocean LED drain plug light

    Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has installed the Ocean LED Drain Plug light, preferably if anyone has installed it with an I/O. Any info you guys can give would be much appreciated. thanks in advance
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    Tilt and trim switch on merc165 outdrive

    Hey everyone, I am wondering if anyone has switched the trim switch on a mercruiser 165 outdrive. I currently have the dash mounted switch where I have to push 2 buttons to raise the outdrive and one to lower it. Has anyone ever changed to the 2 button aftermarket switches that can be mounted on...
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    Carver Bimini boat top questions

    Hey everyone. Wondering if anyone has any experience with the carver 3 bow complete Bimini top. I need a top of some sort and as much as I want a custom full camper top it is too expensive at this time. What I'm looking at is the carver brand and my questions are as follows: 1) will it be able...
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    1975 mercruiser 165 I6 winterizing question

    Hi guys I have a 1975 I6 165hp mercruiser engine. I was wondering if there are just the 2 plugs to full to empty the water and to put the antifreeze in. I found one on the block and one on the manifold but have been told there should be 2 on the manifold. just wondering if anyone knows for...
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    mercruiser 165 overheating issue

    Hi everyone, i have a 1975 mercruiser 165 hp inline 6. The situation i am having is that when i go over 2600 rpm the motor overheats, if i slowdown or stop within a minute or 2 the temp goes right back down. I changed the waterpump/impeller in the outdrive last week. I am curious as to any...
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    Boat insurance Ontario for person under 25

    Just wondering if anyone knows any companies that will insure a boat for someone under 25 years old. I don't own a house to put the boat under and every company I have talked to won't touch me because of my age. I have a 1975 caravelle cuddy 19' with 165hp mercruiser. I have a survey but still...
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    Best rear anchor

    Hi everyone. I was wondering what everyone would recommend for a rear anchor for my boat. It is an older 19' fiberglass cuddy with 165 mercruiser. 98% of the time I am going to be boating in the north channel of lake Huron around manitoulin island. I bought a 14lbs danforth anchor for the front...
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    Worst boat you have owned / worst purchase

    Hey everyone. I was wondering what everyone else's worst boat purchase was and hoping I might feel a little better about mine. I bought 4 yes ago a 12' Peterborough (from what I am told) 2 person speedboat with I beleive 1967 evinrude lark motor 40 hp with electric shift for 800 bucks and...
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    Weight of 9.8 merc

    Hi everyone, jsut wondering if anyone would know what the weight of a 9.8 merc outboard would be. im looking at putting it on a zodiac and it is rated for 8hp and 65 lbs. Thanks for your input in advance kevin
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    1989 Suzuki dt4 specs

    Hi guys, my buddy has a Suzuki dt4 1989 that I want to buy for an inflatable boat. I was wondering if anyone had the specs on how much it weighs? Thanks in advance Kevin
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