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    Mercury 140hp Plug type question

    Im replacing the plugs in my 1978 mercury 1400, it has Champion L76V's in now, but I have for some reason 3 new ngk buhxw-1's laying around, so I would just have to buy three more. Iv'e been searching old threads & came away with these plugs run a little hot? Will these work for me? Thanks alot!
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    1978 Mercury 140hp Sparkplugs & tuneup?

    Hi, Im doing a tuneup on an old 78' mercury 140hp that I just got. It's been sitting in a garage for about 5-6 years. I have a set of 6 new NGK buhxw-1 plugs that were laying around & im wondering if this is a good plug to use with this motor? Also just bought a water pump kit, fuel pump kit &...
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    25 gallons of 4 year old gas????

    Hello, Ive got a 1990 bayliner that iv'e been getting ready for summer. I got a good deal on it & it was last tagged in june of 2006. It has 3/4 tank full of old gas, im assuming is from 2006. The tank holds 30gallons so I figure 3/4 full is probably between 20-25 gallons. Should I siphon it out...
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    Colored ignition wires to letters on switch ????

    Hello, I got a 1990 Bayliner 2050 project boat last year & am now just pulling it out & prepping it for a fun in the sun year with the family! I put a 1978 mercury 140hp outboard on it & it has its own ignition in the side mount controls. My problem is the original force in dash ignition switch...
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    yamaha 250hp compatability w/703 controls?

    Hi, does anyone know if my 703 controls, 10 pin plug and cables will work on a 2003 yamaha 250 2-stroke thanks!!:)
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    force 35hp ignition issues?

    I did something really dumb the other day, just as this project was coming to an end I got impatient & crossed the top main positive wire at the top of the relay switch with the ground, I think, as I was putting the cowling on. I was testing the newly installed ignition & these main terminal...
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    Johnson 60hp pushing a 19'

    I have an excellent running 1989 johnson 60hp titlt/trim (non vro). I have the opportunity to buy a 1990 bayliner bowrider for real cheap. Do you think this motor would be fit enough for this boat. Are there any hp mods you can safely perform to this motor for more go power? head gasket or...
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    1993 johnson 60 hp starter question?

    Starters are expensive!!! I have a Early 90's johnson non vro model 60hp with a weak starter. I found a used starter at a good buy off a 1970s johnson 60 hp motor model # 60esl70b. I compared the pic & it looks like it will fit mounts & power wire. Does anyone know if it will work? Thanks a bunch!
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    Johnson 1963 40 hp Timing marks & HELP!!

    Hello, everyone. First time poster here. Great site!!My issue is this, Ive got a 1963 johnson 40hp electric shift that was running good. I found out that the #2 cylinder was not getting spark. So I took off the flywheel & the whole unit that holds the coils, points, condenser ect... I Replaced...
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