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    low compression on all 3 cylinders in 84 yamaha 40 hp

    Re: low compression on all 3 cylinders in 84 yamaha 40 hp Thanks again Toddboat for your help. I removed the exhaust cover and believe I found the culprit for the overheat issue. I should have known this is what I'd find judging by how the impeller looked when I replaced it. The rings seemed to...
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    low compression on all 3 cylinders in 84 yamaha 40 hp

    I've been dealing with overheat problems on my 84 yamaha 40 hp for a while now. I replaced the water pump and thermostat and after taking it out yesterday the problem seemed better but was still there. Also, ever since I got the boat (2 years ago) the motor would start missing/cutting out at...
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    No metal flake?

    I recently got a 82 Ranger 375V (that I'm currently restoring), but there is no metal flake on it. I've looked at a ton of Rangers lately and mine is the only one I've seen with no metal flake. Has mine been repainted?
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    82 Ranger 375V Project

    I just picked this boat up yesterday and am really excited to get to working on this as it is my first boat and I love these types of things. This boat was stolen and stripped of everything and later recovered. The guy I bought it off of bought it from a marina that ended up with it (and it is...
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    5hp johnson loss of power to prop

    Yesterday while boating in a lake completely full of timber, I hit a log at about 5 mph. The engine runs fine now, and will rev a lot higher because it's not getting power to the prop. The prop does still spin some with the engine running, but not enough to go anywhere. It can also be spun both...
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    1965 johnson 5hp help; need manual

    I've got a really clean '65 5 horse sea king that needs to have the pull start cord replaced, and I'd like to get a manual for this motor. The only place I've found one was from iboats and the owner's manual is $37 and the service manual is $65. That's a bit too much for me so if anyone knew...
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    Advice on a 1987 Kingfisher bass boat

    I'm looking at buying my first boat and am on a limited budget. I've found a nice looking 1987 Kingfisher and I've attached pics of it. I've yet to look at it as it's about 2 hours away. It's transom is water damaged. The seats, carpet, and electronics are all good. It also has timed...
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