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    Continued issues with 2001 evinrude

    starting a new thread because I think it’s a new issue. Model number and pics for reference posted below I have. 2001 evinrude that just got a new/used power head installed. Ran great before connecting it. Took it to the boat ramp it started and I got it to the dock to park my car turned it...
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    Help please tohatsu 6hp

    Okay so I finally got it running great but one thing. I have a 6hp tohatsu 2022 unsure model number right now but will post. It has the internal and external gas capabilities. I have a question. If my vent on my external fuel tank is open, do I still open the one on the top of the motor or vice...
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    2001 evinrude ficht

    OK, long story short replace the powerhead. When it hooked up to an external key start and attached to an external battery runs absolutely fine. However, now I have the issue hooked up to my boat. Every time I turn the key, it blows the fuse. (20ah) right to the EMM. Any idea what this could mean?
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    Water in fuel

    Hey guys there’s a ton of water in my fuel tank. What’s the easiest way to clean it. Was thinking add another water fuel separator in line letting the water settle to the bottom of the tank then pumping it out till I get better looking gas adding the separator and calling it good? Any issues...
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    Questions about flushing

    I have a 6hp suzuki and am wondering if they make muffs to flush it. I’d rather just do that then fill up a bucket each time I use it. The pick up is on the bottom near the propeller.
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    2006 FICHT evinrude 250 HP

    Ok took my boat out. Started going pretty good then didn’t want to go into reverse unless I went pretty high rpm. Otherwise it sounded like a car trying to get into gear. Kept going and then got out into the channel. After half throttle it’d appear to be working fine then when increasing rpm...
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    Need help with my situation

    Okay so boat was in storage while I was deployed. It’s an outdoor lot I’m in CA I get back and I notice some oil had leaked onto the concreate and now they’re saying I need to pay for the clean up. Does anyone know around about how much that would cost?
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    Please help mercruiser 260

    So got a boat with a mercruiser 260. Replaced the valve cover. Went out on the water and at low rpm it was fine Higher rpm it immediately smoked and overheated Came back the next day and there was oil pooling in the bilge? Any help would be much appreciated
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    Mercruiser 260 issue

    Good morning everyone, Yesterday I was out on my sea ray with a mercruiser 260 not sure of the exact year but I believe it’s an 80s model with under 1000 hours 912 to be exact. When we were cruising along everything was fine temperature was fine and then I started hearing kind of a grinding...
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    Mercury 6 hp idle jet access

    How do I get to the low speed idle jet. I have a 6 hp mercury with a newer carb.there spears to be a brass cap covering it. Should I drill a hole, put a screw in and then pull it out? Thanks guys
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    Tohatsu 6 hp 2022 plastic pieces

    Hello I have a 2022 tohatsu 6 hp. I’m looking to replace the cheap plastic piece that holds the throttle linkage? It just snapped off one day. Please let me know if anyone knows where to find a replacement
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    6hp tohatsu won’t turn on

    Verified spark and gap Fuel is getting to the carb There’s some smoke when I pull the string and engage the flywheel New gas New oil New impeller Less than 10 total hours and it won’t turn on? Any help appreciated
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    Mercruiser 260 overheating please help

    OK so I got this boat. I took it out on the bay and it was running perfectly fine at low rpm. I got out of the harbor and went 3/4 throttle, and the temperature went from low green to red immediately and started smoking from the engine. I went in the engine compartment and could see the hoses...
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    Quick question

    I just got a 1996 Johnson 115 hp ocean runner and need to know the fuel to oil mix ratio if anyone has it.
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    2020 3.5 HP merc only runs at half choke.

    Ok so I took it out yesterday, it’s a mercury 3.5 4 stroke. previously it was owned by someone that used it for 45 min then decided he didn’t need it and it sat for a year. I got it started and ran it in a trash can at NO CHOKE after warming up. I got on the water and it worked for a bit but...
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    1983 140hp Suzuki or a 115hp 96 Johnson ocean runner

    Hey guys about to pick up a different boat and they are both 19 ft. Aquasport with a 1983 suzuki 140 hp and 5hp kicker or a 115 Johnson ocean runner 1996. Wondering which one I should go with. The gel coat on the bayliner with the Johnson looks new and only needs some minor work to get some...
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    1983 dt85 issues giving throttle

    OK guys so if you followed my post, it’s been a long run but I finally got the boat in the water today. It putted around 5mph zones like a champ. Changed directions and shifted seamlessly. Once I got it going about 30 min had gone by and I decided to open it up a bit. I did not go WOT but...
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    Bilge issue

    Hello, So my bilge pump worked great when installed but now it only sends water like 3/4 the way down the tube. If I take a hose and put it on the hole that it shoots the water out of and run some water through it it works, how do I fix this
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    Engine sneezes on start, runs for a few on idle, then shuts off

    Ok so I have a 1983 suzuki dt85 2 stroke. It starts easy now and when it’s running it sounds like it’s running/idling decent. However after a few min (5-10) at idle it will shut off after a hard shake and then sneeze when starts back up, then repeats this process. Also when I look at the bucket...
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    No start

    Good morning everyone on Friday I changed my ignition switch, it works well turned on turned over right away, yesterday I went to go start it the electric choke works but no click or no sound when I turn the key, the fly wheel turns when I jump it to the starter, anyone have any idea what could...
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