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    tach & light

    Hi, i'm a backyard mechanic who just finished my first outboard re-build. i'm thinking about buying a tach and timing light to finish the set up on my motor.(my local mechanic can't seem to find the time to do it) I'm thinking these items may not cost much more than i'd be charged to have it...
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    jet boat hulls

    I run an outboard jet in extremely skinny water, the delaware and susquahanna rivers. I thoroughly trashed my first 16' Roughneck tunnel, even sunk it once. I'm considering a new 18' 6 degree V-hull with a 80 HP jet. this hull is offered with a dealer installed 3/8 or 3/4" polycarbonate plastic...
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    my first re-build

    Ahoy Mates, I just finished my first outboard re-build and I actually got the thing together. Its a 50/35 HP johnson jet that had a bazillion hours on it. I crossed my fingers and started it up for the first time on a garden hose with extra oil and ran it at a fast idle for 15 minutes or so...
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    jet outboard impeller

    Hi, Does anyone know where I might find an impeller (enclosed prop)for a reasonable price? I haven't had any luck trying to locate one online.<br />Thanks,<br />john
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    carb flooding

    I have a 97 merc 2-stroke 50 HP 3 cylinder tiller. it was flooding out at trolling speed. (gas all over the water) i took off the airbox and noticed gas comming out of a small brass tube at the mouth of #3 carb and pouring into the engine cowling (scarey, eh?) and down into the carb. I figured a...
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    marine mechanics school

    Hi, Does anyone know of any vocational schools where one could learn outboard motor repair? it seems that many boat owners in my area are pretty fed up with the Attitude they get at many of our local marinas when they try to get service for their small outboard motors. Would a small repair shop...
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    causes of engine failure

    greetings. i'm new to this board and think its great the way you guys help each other out. I'm a fishing guide and run 2 boats. I have a 2 stroke 50 HP Merc tiller on a 16 ft V-hull for the lake and a 50/35 johnson jet on a tunnel hull for the river. granted, I put on a lot of hours, but my...
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