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    85 BlackMax 150 Revs when I pull covers.

    When I take the clamshell hoods off, the motor climbs about 200-300 rpms. Whats that about? Is something wrong here?
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    Mercury 9.9 Impeller Replacement

    I have an 86 Mercury 9.9 that needs an impeller. I have replaced them before in my other motors, but they all seem a little differnt with locations of bolt and such. Where will I disconnect the shift linkage and how many bolts are in the lower unit holding it on? One more question, Where is the...
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    Long Shaft Motor, Short Transom.

    Ok, I picked up this motor, couldnt pass on the deal. But, will it work ok? I have a 16" transom (18" but it goes down in the center 2" where the motor clamps). The motor has a 20" shaft. Its an 86 Merc. 9.9hp tiller, electric start, looks like it was hardly used. I'm just a bit concerned about...
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    Can Someone Help With Motor Info???

    I just picked up a Mercury outboard and have a serial number. I was hoping I could find out what year it is, maybe anything else... The guy I got it from didnt seem to know anything about these motors. The number is OA954923
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    EverStart Deep Cycle Battery

    I have a 1 year old EverStart Deep cycle battery (115 Ah). The guy I bought my trolling motor from gave it to me. He gave me the receipt for the gear, so I know its only a year old. It leaks from the top vent caps. The motor is strong. It pushed my boat around the lake for a little over 2 hrs...
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    Evinrude Lugging...

    hey guys, when I went out last time, I feel like my motor would ramp all the way up. In neutral, it revved high. When I put it in forward it seemed to be lugging, any ideas? Is my boat too big for it?
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    Upgrading Evinrude Fisherman...

    Hey guys, I have a 73 fisherman 6hp motor... She runs like a top, but just a little slow for my liking. I'm pushing a 14' fiberglass utility boat with it. Anyway, I heard that the carb was the only difference between the 6hp and the 9.9hp. Is there any truth to this? Could I just replace my...
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    Try this again...

    Well Gentlemen, apparently I need everything spelled out for me. As you all already know I have been rebuilding my transom in my 14' Fiberglass fishing boat. You have all helped me out so far, but I am a bit slow when it comes to what I need to do. So far, I bought a 4x8 3/4" B/C Exterior grade...
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    Trailer setup.....

    Hey guys, the trailer is finally put back together. I will be starting on the boat this coming week. Can you guys please look at the location of my front post and the bunks and tell me if I'll be good to go or not. There is about 10" between the end of the bunk and the back of the boat. I heard...
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    14' Fiberglass without a CApacity Plate... Help...

    As most of you know, I'm restoring a 1966 Elgin 14' Fiberglass boat. It has no capacity plate and the Fish and Game Comm needs that data to process my application. For lack of better description, its a 14' fiberglass, 3 bench seats, vhull up front kinda tapering to a flat bottom in the back...
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    primer bulb not hard...

    I pump the bulb and hear stuff moving, but the bulb doesnt get hard. I could also hear fuel pissing back into the tank when I squeeze it. Is this a bad bulb, I thought so, but searching the google says it could be something else. Any ideas?
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    More Trouble for my 6hp Fisherman...

    I just finished with the water pump, new housing (the PO cranked down on it and split it), new impeller, new thermostat and gasket. I put it in the barrel and let her run for a while. She stalled a few times, I traced that to a weak primer bulb. I think the check valves in it are bad. When I...
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    Impeller doesnt fit... 73 Evinrude Fisherman....

    I opened her up today to change out the thermostat, and the impeller. the first problem afetr I opened it up, the PO tightened the water pump housing so much, he cracked the plastic housing where it bolts down. I open it up anyway and the impeller inside is much smaller than the one I got here...
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    14' fiberglass fishing boat restoration

    I've been working on this and that with my boat project and kindof hit a wall here. As you all know, its a 14' fiberglass fishing boat. Inside the boat, there are stress cracks in the glass here and there. The previous owner filled these spots with bondo to keep water out. I'm grinding this...
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    73 6hp Evinrude Propeller options...

    A few guys here at work were telling me that different props will compensate for lower hp motors. I have a 2 blade prop on this motor... Would a 3 blade be better, or a 4. What is the pitch and how do I calculate it? What would give me more power on the water, and are there any negative side...
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    How can I tell shaft length?

    What points would I measure from to determine shaft length? Please dont say measure the shaft, if I knew what that was, I wouldnt be asking.
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    Just picked this up.... How old is it?

    Hey guys I just picked up a 6hp evinrude from a guy on craigslist. We traded straight up for an older sears snowblower. Anyway, I need to know how I can find out what year it is so I can get the correct service manual. Also there is no info on it, how can I tell if its even a 6hp? I trust the...
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    Raptor Liner Inside Fiberglass boat?

    I was thinking, after my repairs are done to the interior of my 14' (jon boat i guess), would it be nice to apply a spray in liner? I would like to try the Raptor liner. Jeep guys like this stuff and it doesnt look too agressive to be uncomfortable to sit or walk on. They have tintable kits to...
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    So I thought I got a deal.......

    I bought this galvanized tilt trailer set up for a 14' v bottom, from Craigslist, the guy said it needed a little work. From the pics he sent me, it looked good. When we get there, he has it out and ready for us. About 30 seconds into talking to this guy, my wife gets outta the truck saying my...
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    How do I get the wood outta the Transom?

    ...So take it easy on me. :D This is my first boat, but not my first forum. I'm really a car nut, but with my newfound hobby, I'm now a boat nut too. I grew up around boats so it isnt all scribble to me. I recently aquirred a 14ft fiberglass v bottom. It seems solid all around. Transom seems to...
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