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    Choosing prop for 9.9hp

    Anyone, if I'm replacing a prop on a 9.9 I have a myriad of options from an 11" pitch to a 5" pitch and of course 3 vs. 4 blades. Planning on building one of those small mighty mite hydroplaner jobs over the winter, any advice as to what I should choose for best performance:confused:
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    9.9 hp johnson long to short shaft??

    Well, since this forum got my 50 year old 5.5 Johnson running like a champ I figure I may as well move on to my next project a 1980's sailmaster(?) 9.9 hp motor. It runs fairly well however I picked it up in a used state and have some problems with the wiring. The stop button was removed from...
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    1958 5.5 hp Johnson Low Idle Problem

    Gentleman, I managed over the weekend to do to the following on my old outboard; replaced the recoil spring, rebuild the carb, replace the impeller, replace the prop pin and cotter pin, convert the two line fuel system over to a one line system using one of those pulse pressure vacuum pumps...
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    unpickling '58 Johnson 5.5

    Probably been asked a hundred times previously but I couldn't find the thread. I have a '58 Johnson 5.5hp that I'd like to get going. I had it running fine last year in a test tub but couldn't get it started this year (due to the fact that I've managed to unwind the recoil starter.) SOOO...
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