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  1. halas

    where to find flywheel nut?

    I have been searching all over for the flywheel nut. Have a 2007 9.9 Merc. 4 stroke. The nut size is M12 X 1.25 It is not listed anywhere I looked.
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    1960 16' Starcraft Jupiter question

    I have a question to the Starcraft folks. Could I convert this to an open boat by removing the front bow cover? I am looking for an older one to build a 16' bare bones open utility boat with 25-40 hp tiller motor. I would like to use a boat with wide gunwales like some old Starcraft and Sea...
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    80's 7.5 hp Johnson starting when sprayed only.

    After sitting for a few weeks this motor only wants to start when spray the carb with fuel/oil mix. It will start fine every other time. Have the same prob with the 80's suzuki 115 oil injected also. The carbs were rebuilt on both motors with new lines fuel pumps filters priming bulbs etc. They...
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    Help needed, older Evinrude remote control

    Just bought it on Craig's list, what year is the control? I need to buy longer cables to be able to shift and throttle the kicker motor from the helm. Are these cables interchangeable regardless of year of model? About how long of a cable do I need for an 18' boat? The motor is a 1984 7.5 hp...
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    Need a part # for 1983 7.5Hp Jonson

    Model No:J8SRLCTA It is a tiller and I need to convert it to remote throttle control so that I could adjust the trolling speed from helm. Does anyone know of the adapter kit part #?
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    Anyone heard of PERRYWINKLE sailboat?

    I am really fascinated by sailing just by reading your posts here. There is a 10' Perrywinkle sailboat with trailer came on for sale in perfect condition. Is that a good little vessel to buy for first boat to practice for 2 people?
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    1983 7.5 hp Johnson fuel punp kit question.

    The repair manual states that it is not rebuildable and should be replaced. Not even the original parts catalog have exploded view of the parts the rebuild kit contains. I was wondering why the folks selling the kit do not offer instruction with their product. Why are they selling parts for the...
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    How often fuel pumps should be rebuilt?

    Can older pump cause major damage to the 2 stroke outboard? How many years should one wait before replacing or rebuilding the fuel pump as a preventing measure?
  9. halas

    Early/late 80's DT115 parts interchange?

    I am looking at a 1982 DT115 for parts. Can I use all the parts on my 1988 DT115? Thaks for your time.
  10. halas

    1987 DT115 Zuki alrm chirping/light flickering

    Everything is fine but tonight while idling trough the no wake zone the red light flickered with accompanied chirping alarm (not solid whistle sound). I took the cowling off and the heads were cool almost too cold while the motor is still idling at the docks. The oil tank is full. What would be...
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    Swapping parts 80's johnson 4 hp- 7.5hp?

    I lost my 1983 7.5 hp hood cowling. Located one 1986 4 hp. on ebay. Dont have my motor here where I could measure it to compare with sellers measurements. Are the motor covers the same size? Anyone?
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    80's 4hp and 7.5 hp cowling the same?

    Lost my 7.5 1983 sailmaster's cowling hood on the hwy. I found 1986 4 hp. one on ebay. Will those cowlings intercahnge or fit? Also are the idle mixture button and the choke buttns the same on those models? Thanks for your time .
  13. halas

    National chain that has trailer tires in stock?

    I am in Cleveland Ohio, right next to Lake Erie, yet I cannot find a local dealer with 2 pieces of 13" tires for my trailer. My rig weighs about 2400lbs. total. P185/80 R13 90s m+s It would be good to get it locally if possible. Any useful advice would be appreciated.
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    7.5 hp sailmaster thermostat housing gasket

    Replacing the gasket due to water leak. Does it go on dry? Or should be using sealer on both sides of the gasket? What kind of sealer?
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    Parts for 1983 7.5 hp sailmaster?

    The idle mixture knob and the choke pull handle are missing on this Johnson motor. Where can I find these parts?
  16. halas

    Making your own junction box

    cut out from 1/2" thick PVC panel pop rivet on the 2 logs Then pop rivet the unit into the Home Depot exterior junction box This is the battery box goes up front into the bow This is the junction box near the transom where I can safely connect the heavy copper wires to the outboard. [/IMG]
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    Outboard title

    Looking at buying a 1970 20hp Johnson in Ohio. The seller said no title comes with it. The motor has seriel no. Can one obtain title with the bill of sale and the serial # in hand ?
  18. halas

    Economy guide-ons

    Took the old ladder stabilazer cut it in half then used one of the two extension pieces in the center to make an adjustable width attachment. Used the 2 existing clamps to fasten it to the frame and PVC pipes to finish
  19. halas

    Will the 9.5 run without leaf block?

    Looking at the rough idling/ stalling Johnson 9.5, I have noticed that it is missing the #309659 base leaf plate and the #379689 leaf block assembly. I don't know much about the motor, I think it is a 1969. The 1970 parts catalog showing the above mentioned missing parts in the exploded view...
  20. halas

    "Friggin" red light (picture posted)

    Why does the bottom oil light stay red while the top lights are green? I have two suzuki manuals and I cannot find an answer. 1988 Dt 115 runs great otherwise././. Can anyone help here with info? Thanks!
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