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    1989 Johnson 140hp

    New boat to me. When I first purchased ran a compression test and everything was good. Had an idle issue cleaned the carbs and did a sync and link everything ran fine. Had it out four days in a row and no issues. Took it out today and it started fine idled good ran wot perfectly then all of a...
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    m50d tohatsu

    Took the boat out two days ago and everything ran perfectly. I took it out again today and starts and idles fine, when I go to wot it doesn't jump up like it usually does it hesitates for a minute and if I keep throttle there it will get up to full rpm and stay there no issues. Did compression...
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    Carolina Skiff question

    I was thinking of putting a tower on a 19ft Carolina skiff. My question is how does a Carolina skiff handle? Could I still fish the inlet? Would I be limited to back water? Do you think it would handle a tower? If you have ever owned one I need your input. Thanks and look forward to hearing from...
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    M50D Tohatsu No Spark Issue

    Hi any and all help is welcome, Took the boat out Saturday night with no issues, Sunday I went to rinse the motor on a flush attachment and it sounded like it wanted to fire but nothing, I checked my spark and nothing... I disconnected my brown wire for the kill switch and still nothing. I went...
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    old shoalwater

    Looking at buying a 1987 shoalwater. Are they a good boat? I like the design, the man selling it says it is a no rot hull, Does anyone have an opinion on these boats?
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    yamaha 115

    Hi I have a Yamaha 115 1993 2 stroke I took it out yesterday and it idled fine started fine idled 5 miles without one issue. It will not stay above 2500rpm for longer than 30 seconds. I noticed the primer bulb was imploding on itself not bad but enough that I noticed it. checked vent for gas and...
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    115 Yamaha Idling issue

    I have a 93 Yamaha 115hp solid compression good fuel and strong spark It will run for a minute and then dies out. If I pump the primer bulb it will continue to run so I replaced the fuel pump. It still died...found a small pin hole in the second carburetor fuel line cut it out and it ran fine...
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    M50D High speed issues

    Just bought a m50d Tohatsu outboard. Cleaned the carbs new fuel pump new filter all new fuel hoses. did my sync and link. At WOT the engine will run fine for about 5min the it starts to studder loses power but doesn't die. If I put it into neutral and wait about 10sec it runs fine again for...
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    ETechs

    Buddy has a 07 250hp etec and i offered to help him tune it up, he said he has read the spark plugs have to have the opening face the injector when installing them any one know of this? So you would have to find a spark plug that has the threads that end up that way?
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    Grumman Sticker

    I have a 1987 Grumman Aluminum V hull 16ft. I need to find out what size engine the boat is rated for dont want to over/under power it. Any idea where i could find this information. The sticker that did have all the information is worn too badly to see. Thank you for you help.
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    87 Force 50hp Powerhead

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    87 Force 50hp Powerhead

    I am in desperate need to remove my powerhead. I have everything disconnected but there are two nuts one on each side starboard and port that go in to the powerhead base plate from the outside of the middle cowling. I can see that they are holding the powerhead but they only spin and move up and...
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    Fuel Tank

    Working on a wellcraft nova from 74 had gas in it from 1988. Could a fuel tank become bad over the years? Drained all the fuel out then I added new fuel, The filters in the carbs became extremely clogged with debris. Took a new fuel sample and the new fuel is orange in color. Just curious if it...
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    25hp 05

    I got a 2005 25hp mercury that has been overheated the compression checks fine I replaced impeller and had to replace cylinder cover gasket and had cover fixed was warped replaced exhaust manifold gaskets and cleaned Carb three times I got a Carb kit new gas and plugs. The engine runs for 20 30...
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    suzuki df40 06

    What could cause a base gasket to leak?
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    trim and tilt

    Got a 98 johnson 50hp leaks down when its tilted up i had my buddy work on it to replace the seal and its not leaking...does it just need to be bled and if so what are the procedures or was it put back together wrong?
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    Prop problem...

    An F115 2006 Yamaha the propeller isnt spinning like it should there is no power when engine is running and it is in gear... Not sure what else other than a gear issue it could be....Any help is always greatly appreciated thanks.
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    Trouble turning...

    I have a 50hp force on a 16ft grumman and the turning at WOT is terrible it cavitates and just doesn't want to turn any advice?
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    Suzi idling issue

    Ran into a suzuki df40d 2006 that has an idling issue. It idles fine for about 30 seconds then dies off. I changed all the fuel filters and fuel lines thought it fixed the issue. The motor was running good. I got a call and said that the engine still dying at idle, took off all the iac lines and...
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    Damaged prop

    Buddies got a 50hp yamaha and between duck and alligator hunting has managed to damaged bend break off part of his prop. the gearcase is working fine but the prop not so much. My question is if the prop is as bad as i say could that over rev the engine and what would be some symptons of an over...
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