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    Nissan 8hp steering bushing

    Just got small motor, NS8B 3B2-1. Runs but shakes, lower steering bushing is GONE ! see pic. Before i order parts, has any one had to replace these ? ( Thinking i should do lower and upper ). Would appreciate any advise.
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    How to find year/model of 5.5 Johnson from serial #

    Re: How to find year/model of 5.5 Johnson from serial # motor is white, pics attached.
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    How to find year/model of 5.5 Johnson from serial #

    Want to order parts for Johnson 5.5 hp motor, serial #J2298707. Been to many sites , know the 5.5 was only made 1954 to 1964. Nowhere can i find which CD model it is or if any of the parts are interchangeable. Thanks for any help.
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    Kill switch does not stop motor.

    1986 90 hp 6 cyl. Merc. sitting 3 years. Replaced center console, put in new ignition switch, rebuilt the carbs. Finally got it running, won't stop ! Have to disconnect gas line. I think on the old console the kill switch only had a yellow/black stripe wire to it. There is more than one...
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    Merc won't go !

    Have just gotten back to working on my 1986 90 hp Mercury outboard motor. Not started for 3 years. Have good, equal compression on all 6 cylinders. Got spark on 4 plugs, can't get at the other two.Gas dripping out of 3 rebuilt carbs. If it's got compression, spark and gas, and it's cranking...
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    Making me crazy !

    I have been working on my 1995 Sun Chaser pontoon boat for a few weeks, have posted two threads and have gotten a lot of help. I decided to change out the console for another that i have. Can't get the wheel off ! Ran nut to end of stud, liberally sprayed PB Blaster, tapped, pried, wiggled, etc...
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    Thanks maxz695

    Had previously posted thread 1995 6 cyl. 90 hp. Mercury outboard not started for years Found out Maxz695 and i were in the same city. He had replied to several of my posts about troubleshooting, tests,common problems, etc. Swapped phone #s, he came over to the boat about 1:15 and started...
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    1995 6 cyl. 90 hp. Mercury outboard not started for years

    Need advice and expertise on how to proceed. Have a boat that hasn't been in the water for at least 3 years. Put in a new battery and fresh gas, hose,and fuel line. Pulled and wiped off plugs, put a squirt of Marvel Mystery Oil in each cyl. and pulled the rope. Tried to start motor,gas was...
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    impeller housing seal '65 Johnson 9.5

    Have just replaced impeller, housing, plate, and lower bearing housing seal. I ordered the impeller housing seal and seal washer and am confused. The washer and seal are the part numbers shown on the vintage 9.5 parts diagram but are of a larger diameter than the drive shaft. How can this be a...
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    1965 Johnson 9.5hp.

    I am working on a MQ-11 C , have it partly torn down and ready to order parts. Please let me know where to get part numbers. I only have a repair manual and there are no exploded views or numbers. Does anyone know if this motor is supposed to have a pee stream ?Thanks.
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    clogged passages/65 Sea Horse 9.5

    Have an ongoing problem with water circulation. Can i clean some of the buildup with CLR or will someone suggest another product? Thanks.
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    Overheating problem

    1965 Johnson 9.5 Sea Horse. Sitting idle 10 years,replaced hoses,changed gear oil,plugs after replacing impeller put lower unit in barrel and turned shaft with drill, good stream from tube. Removed t'stat and did air and water up and down. Left stat out, reassembled, . Ran in tank,no "pee...
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