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    1992 90HP 2stroke starting problems

    I have a 1992 90HP merc 2-stroke 3-cylinder. When I first put the boat in the water, I squeeze the primer ball 2x, then I put the fast idle handle all the way up and I turn the motor over while pushing in the key. The boat starts with no problem. I let it warm up in fast idle for a minute and...
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    Lets see who is the quickest... easy one

    I have to change my trim/tilt unit on my 1978 Johsnon 85HP. Does anyone know what size socket I need to take off the large nut that is on the bottom of the steering arm assembly. The part number for the nut is 0320746 Thanks!!!
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    Powerhead compatibility

    I have a 1978 Johnson Magna V4 Sea-horse (model # 85ML78C) that has a blown powerhead due to running with straight gas. There is a complete 1977 Johnson 85HP (not sure of model #) for sale locally that is missing the lower unit. Does anyone know if I could purchase this and make one good motor...
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    Johnson outboard ran with straight gas

    Hello, My friends boat was ran last weekend on a 5 gal tank of straight gas that was not mixed with oil. The guy running the boat said that the engine started running rough and he took it back to the dock. That is when he fessed up that he did not mix the gas with oil. I did a compression...
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    Trim/Tilt problems

    I just bought a 1974 19' Winner with an I/O Mercruiser 233. There is a trim/tilt switch under the shifter. There are 3 buttons. The bottom one is down, and there is 2 up buttons (one for trim, and one for tilt).<br /><br />Currently, the only way to raise the outdrive is to push both up...
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