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    2002 Johnson 90hp fresh or saltwater?

    Hello, I recently purchased a 2002 Johnson 90hp outboard motor, model# J90 VLSNF. I was wondering if this was a saltwater motor and where can I get an owners manual for this motor, like the original manual that came with it. Also, what is the difference between a saltwater and freshwater motor...
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    1973 65hp, new lower unit, now what?

    Hello, I have a 1973 65hp 3 cylinder motor that had a bad lower unit. I replaced it with the lower unit off a 1970's (serial # tag is unreadable) 50 hp. I understand these lower units had different gear ratio's, is this right? If so, what size/pitch prop would be right for this motor so I'm not...
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    Info needed on Yamaha Mariner 60 hp

    Hello, I have a 2 cylinder 60hp Mariner outboard made by Yamaha, serial # 675 L 32674. The local Marina told me it was a 1985 or 86 but that was all the info they could give me. I'm wondering if this motor has a battery charging system on it or how I would know if it does. I was also wondering...
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    Mariner (Japan) year needed

    I have a 60 horse power Mariner I need to know the year of. The serial number is 675 L32674. The tag says made in Japan. It is a 2 cylinder. Also, are parts still available for this motor? Thanks......
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    1962 Merc 700 70hp shifting problem

    Hello, Here is what happened: I pulled up to the dock last night and put the motor in reverse, which is hard to do some times. When I put it back in forward it stuck there, not going into neutral or reverse. I had to turn off the motor and get onto the bow of the boat to keep it from becoming a...
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    1962 Mercury 700 --> prop help

    I think I need a diiferent prop. The motor came with a 2 blade prop on it, I don't know the size or pitch. It takes me half the length of my local lake to get on plane. Once I'm planing I have to back off before I'm wound out or I'll run out of lake. I'm pushing a 16 foot Fiberglass Chris Craft...
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    1962 Mercury 700 70hp question(s)

    Hello, I put my Mark 55 on hold for now so I can get my other "new" Merc going, a 1962 700 70 hp (ser# 1506933). It sparks and turns over fine but I needed to know the gas to oil ratio before I fired it up. Also, I see there is an exhaust slot in the motor leg, will water stream out there when...
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    1958 Mark 55 E 40hp, no spark.

    Hello, I recently aquired a 1958 Mark 55 E 40 hp mercury outboard motor (ser# 1149942). The motor looks good and has great compression, but no spark. I don't have the ignition that plugs into the side of the motor. My question is do I need the ignition plugged in to get the motor to spark. If...
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    Cool video clip

    This is a short video clip, the first half is surfing, the second half is what happens when the boat won't start inside of big breakers.<br /> http://www.surfline.com/video/vids/2002/sept/jsps/inside_wm.cfm
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    1963 Johnson 40 hp, "clunking" when in forward

    Hello, I have a 1963 Johnson 40 hp I took out today for the first time since I owned it. It idles fine but once I put it in forward the motor clunks or bucks at any speed. It doesn't seem to do it in reverse. I noticed when I was shifting from forward to nuetral the clunking got worse until I...
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    Info needed on hydroplane

    Hello, I recently bought this hydroplane and I was wondering if anyone recognized it. I'm assuming it was built from a kit or plans, It is roughly 8 feet by 3 feet. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.....<br /><br />
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    Motor fell overboard, now what?

    Hello, I was given a 1960 40hp Johnson Seahorse recently. The only problem is it was torn off the back off a boat in a raging river flood (literally torn, the stern clamps are broke off the motor, which is another problem I will be addressing in the future....). Anyway, the motor was rescued...
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    1972 Chrysler 45 hp not cooling.

    My 1972 Chrysler 45 hp is not cooling and is pumping very little water at idle and none at high speed. No water is visible in the clear tube at any time. The thermostat is new (old stock) so I don't think that is the problem. I took the plug out of the top of the water jacket and started it up...
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    Horse power question

    I was wondering.......<br /><br />Let's presume a 40 hp motor generates 20 hp at half throttle. Will it burn more gas at half throttle then a 20 hp at full throttle? In other words, if a 40hp and 20 hp motor are both pushing the same size boat at the same speed, and the 20hp is at full throttle...
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    1960 Johnson seahorse question.

    Hello, I have a 1960 Johnson Seahorse 18 hp that I use 24:1 gas oil mix in. I just picked up a 1961 Johnson Seahorse 18 hp. My question is, does this motor also burn 24:1 gas/oil mix?
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    Chrysler control cables, I need them longer

    Hello, as summer flies by I am still trying to work the bugs out of my Johnson. So, to ensure I get out on the water this year, I bought a 1972 Chrysler 45hp outboard for my wooden boat. The only problem I can see (so far) is that the cables and wiring running from the controls are not long...
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    Kicker motor steering question

    Will this device work with old style cable steering?<br /> Steering Device
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    6 hp Wards Sea King, what year, what gas to oil ratio?

    Hello, I have a 6hp Wards Sea King outboard motor.<br />Model # is: VWB27906B X86<br />Does anyone know the year of this motor and the gas to oil ratio. Thank you.
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    58 Johnson super seahorse 35 cooling trouble

    Hello, I have a 1958 35 HP Johnson super seahorse with cooling problems. The motor sprays water out of the hole on the back at idle speed and it sprays water out of the hole at low speed, but it stops spraying water at high speed. Not even steam. I was told to remove the thermostat but it had...
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