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    Blazer Submersible lights

    I bought a set of these lights that have a ground wire made to the light, and the bolts slide up in a track for holding them on. I went through 8 bulbs on a 125 mile trip. They were replaced at a Walmart parking lot for the trip home. Anyoune had decent luck with those lights?
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    Did I do any damage?? Opinions please

    I have a 1977 Johnson 70 HP. I have a 6 gallon fuel tank. I had 3 gallons of mixed fuel in the tank, and topped it off with 3 more. I forgot to add the oil for the new 3 gallons of fuel. I trolledfor 2 hours with 2 short wot runs of about 1 mile each. Everything sounds fine, runs fine, no...
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    What to exspect after the change?

    Boat: 15 foot Kingfisher trihull stick steer Weight: 900 approx Engine: 1977 Johnson 70hp Prop: 13 3/4 x 17 ss prop Speed: 32.9 MPH (GPS) RMP: 5000 +/- 150rpm Im Thinking of go to a 15 inch prop. What will the estimated result be in my speed and RPM?? Thanks
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    Any suggestions for a stuck timing base?

    I have a 1976 Johnson Javlin 85 hp. This motor runs great, but has an issue. I recieved the motor for free because it was so cold natured. It turns out its cold natured because the timing base wont move free when its cold. I have a new base, but I cant seem to make it move easy enough for the...
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    Boat pulling left .Need help fast

    If my 70 hp is pulling the stick steering left Boat will circle left) Haw should I adjust my trim tab? Please explain this. Im going out tomorrow, and need to fix this tonite
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    Question about a new motor install

    I just put a 1977 70 hp on my 15 foot Kingfisher. The old motor was a 1971 50 hp. My 50 would push my boat at 27.2 MPH WOT. The 70 is only pushing it to 34mph WOT. Should it be faster? This is a light boat, and the Skeeter we took it off of was heavy and was running in the 36mph range. Setup...
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    Approxamate selling price?

    I am taking a 1971 50 hp Evinrude off my boat tomorrow. Its a good running motor with a control box and a everything. What should I ask for it and where should I list it?
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    Question about Control box

    I have a 76 model 70hp. There are 2 wires coming out of the box. I know they are not supposed to come out, so I need to figure out where they go or what they do. One wire is black and the other is grey. I assume a kill switch or some thing. b Any thoughts?
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    Whats the purpose?

    What does the oring at the top of the driveshaft do? Is is a requirement?
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    Impellar question?

    If a new impellar is put in with the fins pointing the wrong way, will it self correct? I have a friend that just did his but says he pain no attention to direction.
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    Handleing problem

    I have a 15' tri hull fishing boat. It has a 50 hp motor. I notice when trying to turn under power at speed the prop sounds like its slipping. What should I do to my setup to help this. I would like to be able to turn at higher speed with out loosing traction.
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    1971 Evinrude 50 hp Need help

    I just purchased this boat. It a 15' Kingfisher. It has a 1971 Evirude 50 on it. It boat runs great, shifts great. I did refresh the LU oil with Premium Blend, and adjusted the idle. Here my problem. Starts right up and as good as anyone would hope. I stop and fish then its hard to start. It...
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    Johnson Pressure tank? Where to sell one

    I have a pressure tank with the motor side quick connect. Both are in working order. Where would be a good place to sell one and what should I ask for them?
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    1955 Gale 5 Horse ..Question

    This motor runs perfect. But uses alot of gas. The small tank mounted on the motor isnt enough. Looking at the motor from the carb side(front) it has a small steel tube that comes out of the bottom of the cowl. This tube puffs air(blows) . Can I run that to a pressure tank and another to the...
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