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    Honda BF15a only revs to 3000rpm and has no power

    Hi, I have an old BF15a (around 1990) at my cottage, and it sees use one or two weekends a month during summer only, so it has very low hours. 2 weeks ago, didn't have any problems with it, but this week starts up fine, and works fine until I give it more than 1/3 gas, then it starts...
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    Tell tale question

    So I have read a bit on the subject but I don't understand something... even reading the service manual as not helped. When I run my engine (2008 merc 115 4 stroke) in the water, there is water comming out the tell tale the moment the engine starts, but when I run it on muff, no water comes...
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    prop for pontoon

    Hi, I have an old 16 foot pontoon with a honda 4 stroke bf15 outboard (1997), the prop on it is damaged, and I can't read the stamping on the prop to see what size is currently on there. and I don't have a tach either what size would you recommend (is a 3 or 4 blade better for pontoon...
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    lawnmower problem

    Hi, I have a cheap lawnmower at the cottage. It will start correctly, but will stall after 15secondes if we don't keep pushing the priming bulb, what could be the problem? It was used maybe 5 times since new before starting to do this. thanks in advance.
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    what prop to buy?

    I have a merc 4 stroke 115 efi, wot rpm should be between 6000 and 6400rpm. with the stock 17 pitch prop I do 41mph @ 5600rpm (gas full, only me on board) I will mostly use the boat for skiing/wakeboarding and tubing so I would like a better hole shot. I was thinking a 15 pitch in the same...
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    new boat:problem with tach/outboard

    this is my first boat with tach, so I'm asking the experts for help! I have a 2008 merc 4 stroke EFI 115hp with faria gauges, when I was doing my break in, the engine would idle at 1200-1300rpm, which I though was high, but decided to check the service manual when I would get home. After...
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    preventing boat theft: your tricks please

    so this week I'm picking up my new Doral with Merrc outboard. In the past I didn't worry too much about getting my old boat stolen since it was so old, but on a brand new boat, I want to put chance on my side. The boat will be at the cottage for the summerand we won't be there during the...
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    stalling problem with early 80's 70hp johnson

    I have an old Johnson 70hp that is giving me problem when it gets to operating temp. Basically, I let it run at idle for a couple of minutes, it will run strong, until I turn off the engine and restart, or even some time when I put it back in neutral for a while (like when a water skier...
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