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    Dropping Lower Unit

    I am trying to do an impeller replacement on my '73 9.8 HP and cannot get the lower unit to come down more than a quarter inch if even that. Checked and made sure all the bottom bolt is removed and the top one is loosened to let the unit drop but it still doesnt seem to want to slide down...
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    Starting problems

    Got a late 80's Johnson 175 GT that doesnt like to start sometimes. Engine has to be cranked most of the time a little bit to get it started but nothing out of the ordinary. However, we've noticed that when the last trip involved a lot of idle time or slow moving through canals to get back to...
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    OMC trolling motor

    Does anyone know a place that sells replacement parts for OMC Trolling motors specifically in the actual motor area? Thanks
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    Mercury Model 3.0 Fuel Tank

    I recently recieved a little Mercury 3.0 that has a fuel tank above the outboard. When screwing on the cap to it last time I discovered that the part of the tank where the threads to the cap are partially broke off allowing a healthy cascade of fuel to flow any time the motor is tilted. I was...
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    How much should this boat weigh?!?

    I now found out the correct year and other information on my boat it is a 1958 Model F. Next I was wondering a rough estimate of the empty weight of the boat because completely empty mine still weights in the 300# area which seems an awful lot for something that is nothing but aluminum. I also...
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    Will 3M 5200 Patch Aluminum Hole?

    I have a couple gashes that run about 1/8" thick on the bottom of the hull of my aluminum boat. Can I use 3M 5200 to seal and patch these holes? Also, I need to add a drain plug to the transom of the boat and can I use the 5200 to help seal this area too?
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    trying to find hp and weight rating

    I just bought an old alumacraft, from what i was told it was a 1950 and its just shy of 14' with a pretty shallow V bottom and 3 benches and a small bench in the front. I asked the guy what the hp rating was on it and he didnt know but guessed around 15. I have a 9.8 that i want to put on it...
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    '73 9.8 wont throttle up

    I have a 1973 Mercury 9.8HP that I bought last year. I took it out, put a new set of plugs on it and it stars OK and will throttle up all the way up in reverse and neutral but only about a quarter of the way in forward. Anyone have any ideas on what could be causing this? Any input is greatly...
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    Johnson 175 GT Fuel

    I am trying to figure out for a friend whether or not he should be running 87 octane or higher for his 175 GT VRO. The only reason he is asking is because he heard that it runs a higher compression and has an advanced cam. Appreciate any input!
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    73 Mercury 9.8 Problem

    Last summer I bought a '73 Mercury 9.8 HP Model 110 and after a set of new plugs it runs fine. The engine will go to WOT in neutral and reverse but once in forward gear it won't go anywhere near it.<br /><br />One other thing about this motor has been puzzling me. This motor has a trolling...
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