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    hole in carb

    I was rebuilding my carb and i just made a little hole and i expanded a hole. i was trying to take a thing out of it and i made a little hole. Will it effect the carb while the engine is running???
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    1977 115hp Johnson lower unit dissembly

    I have decided to take off my lower unit and now I can't find the shift rod or cable. At first I thought it was a electrical shift and now the more I look at it, I think it has the rod. I think I can see the rod but it doesn't look like an easy job as what I have seen on YouTube or in the book...
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    1977 Johnson 115 hp thermostat question

    Finally we got to the thermostat. Please tell us if it needs to be replaced or not. Thanks.
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    1977 115hp Johnson Thermostat?

    I have a 77 115hp johnson and I cant exactly find the thermostat. Does anyone know where it is? Can send pictures of the motor if needed. Thanks.
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    77 115hp johnson engine compression test

    I have a 77 115hp johnson engine which i just did a compression test and they all came out in the 60 range. I bought a new compression tester from harbor freight and my battery was ok. Could it mean it needs new pistons or what? Thanks.
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    Oil and water spilling out of the motor

    We started the motor at home and was ok last summer. we took it to the water and took off the dock all fine. got to a fishing spot and shut down the engine. When we tried to restart it wouldn't do it. Brought back to camp. Left it sit went out on the water and same story again. The motor is a...
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    Fuel tank problem

    I have trouble taking out my fuel tank in my bass boat to clean it and also to replace my bilge pumps. How do I take out these fuel lines without breaking them?
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    Tilt and trim not lifting motor

    We can hear the trim/tilt motor going but the boat motor doesn't get lifted or downed. Any input is appreciated. thanks.
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    1977 Johnson 115 Hp

    Not sure where to expect the water to come out from when the motor is running. Any input is appreciated, thanks.
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    1984 Champion Bass boat manual needed

    I just got a 1984 Champion Bass boat and need the user manual. This is my first boat with bunch of switches and fuses. Any input info about where to get a copy is greatly appreciated . Thanks.
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    Areator not working in a 1998 Stratus 201FS

    My friend has a 1998 Stratus 201FS. He said when the livewell fills the aerator doesn't kick in. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    Livewell question

    I am new to boating and need some advice. I would like to build a livewell for my jon boat out of a cooler. I have been looking at threads and I have not seen one that talks about a system that takes water in and out. I found this Johnson Complete Live Well Aerator System/ basspirator II but I...
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    I need to know the mix ratio for 1971 Mercury 800 80 hp

    Just got the motor but no book. Can anyone help me with the mix ratio for this motor please? Thanks,
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    I need help with batteries purchase - sizing

    I just got a yard-craft 14' with a mercury 800 80 hp and a minnekota 50 pound trust trolling motor. Which batteries and size should I use for these new toys? Thanks.
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    What size motor for my boat?

    Good morning every one, I just got a 1975 aeorcraft. A friend has an older Mercury 80 horse power. Would that be too much power for it? Thanks.
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    Yar-craft cleaning

    I am looking into buying this yar-craft and it needs some hull and interior cleaning. It has an 80 hp mercury: How much do you think it is worth? What would you use to clean it? I attached some pictures. Please click on the thumbnails to see bigger pictures. Thank you - I am a newbie to boating...
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    Question about replacing a pulley steering system with a Teleflex Safe- T Qc Rotary

    Greetings to you all, My naden 1964 has the original pulley steering system that kind jams most of the time and I want to stop going to the shop to get it fixed. On this forum I was advised to use a system like this one that is much safer. here. I read and watched some youtube videos. I...
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    Painting a naden 1964 runabout

    I have a 1964 naden boat and I would like to paint with its motor. I saw a nice runabout on this site with a very nice shiny white and screaming red. Seen here. Is it possibel to get a nice result using a roller? If not, what woul d you sugget please? And what kind of paint should I use for...
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    I need help with 14' 1965 Naden restoration

    Hello everyone, My son saw this boat on the highway shoulder and fell in love. We all did until we put it in the water. Of course we really got lot of attention and compliments. It was a classic maybe but It started having a mind of its own and the scary episodes followed and the little fella...
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    Help with Johnson Sea-Horse 10 Hp Model QD-14A

    Greetings, We were given a Johnson Sea-Horse 10 Hp Model QD-14A. We are newbies to this boating business but we are hooked. We love fishing and the water. The motor was started 2 years ago after sitting for 5 years in a basement. I was told it started fine. We would like to use it. What would...
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