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    Title Issues

    the hull is a 1996, does this mean theres no hope?
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    Title Issues

    Hi, I recently purchased a boat from someone that was left on her property by a tenant. the guy is nowhere to be found for 4+ years and she had no paperwork whatsoever. I got it for pretty cheap and fixed it up rather nicely, runs great. I am looking to sell it as I do not get much use out of...
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    2005 Merc 50hp Idle

    thank you for the response, It will only start when given a bit of throttle and choked. It will then continue to run as long as it stays above around 2000 rpms. I've let it run for a few minutes around 2-3k rpms and then drop back down to idle, but it immediately starts to fade out and die. I...
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    2005 Merc 50hp Idle

    Hi, I recently purchased an 01' scout 162 w/ a 50hp merc 2 stroke (ELPTO) that seems to have some idle issues. I suspected dirty carbs/gas at first as the motor had sat for over 2 yrs. I then cleaned the carbs and ran an external tank but the motor continues to die at idle. If I start it w/ a...
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    johnson 150 Low Rpm

    ok, carburetors themselves are confirmed clean. just took off and double checked/cleaned all 6. no visible gunk in any. All gaskets looked clean and I also put some silicon over the metal ball at the bottom of the bowls which I read sometimes leak. Although I did notice some warping on the...
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    johnson 150 Low Rpm

    Hi, I have a 96 ocean runner 150 that I just water tested this weekend and had some trouble with. motor will start and stay idling out of water all day. In water it will fire right up but only idle for a few minutes then cut off, usually when I give throttle then come off it will shut. If I...
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    96 Johnson 150 fuel delivery issues

    Did some more work today. the fuel line connections go gas tank-> port side water separator -> starboard side ball pump-> motor (4 hoses) I inspected every hose and couldn't find anything. I then disconnected the hose from the actual tank and put the ball pump hose on the tank itself and still...
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    96 Johnson 150 fuel delivery issues

    Thank you for the insight. the gas in the tank is new as of yesterday. I did what I could to drain as much old gas out as possible. The water separator isn't new, but I have detached it and refilled it with new gas, I will pick up a new one today. I will check for a clog in the vent , but I...
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    96 Johnson 150 fuel delivery issues

    Hi, Im working on a 96 johnson 150 ocean runner on a 96 hydra sport 1900. Motor runs fine on external tank, but put gas in boat tank today and had trouble getting fuel to it. I can't seem to get the right amount of fuel from the tank when I pump the ball on the fuel line and ive tried 3...
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    broken steering cable

    I just took a look at the cable. I did not see the part number anywhere on the jacket. Is there any other way to check?
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    broken steering cable

    also, motor is a 96 johnson 150 if that helps
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    broken steering cable

    Hi, This is the steering cable off a 96 hyrdrasport 1900. I was wondering if this could be somehow welded or fixed without me replacing the whole cable. the steering seems to work very well unattached, but obviously cannot latch on to the motors steering arm Also, if a new cable is needed, how...
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    1996 Hydrasport

    Hi, I am restoring a 1996 hydrasport 1900. I am looking to apply a coat of bottom paint on the boat, as the current coat is fading away. the boat is only in the water when launched and stored on land most of the time. I know there are various types of bottom paint, I am just looking for...
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    1996 Ocean Runner 150 trim

    trim works great now. thank you
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    1996 Ocean Runner 150 trim

    ok I will make sure to check the reservoir. Is there anything specific I need to fill it with? Im not to familiar with how the power trim works
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