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    1976 35hp electric choke problems

    My choke solenoid seems to have gotten "weak" after sitting unused for a while. It tries to move the choke, but doesn't seem to have enough force. There is no binding in the linkage, and no corrosion on the hot wire. Is it common for these to go bad? Anybody priced one of these lately? Just...
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    Correct plugs for '76 35hp

    What are the correct plugs for 1976 35 hp Johnson? Thanks, Jdman
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    Question about '76 Johnson 35hp

    I have a 1976 Johnson 35hp. Can anyone tell me if the lower unit from a mid- 70's 25hp Johnson will work on my motor? Thanks, Jdman
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    correct plugs for '72 Chrysler 20 hp?

    Can anyone tell me what the correct plugs for this motor are? Thanks, Jdman
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    '72 Chrysler 20 hp question

    I need some information about the ignition system on this engine. It has some sort of electronic ignition. It has a small red box that is flat connected to each coil. There are no points, although it looks like there were points there at one time and they were removed. Is this some kind of...
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    water in oil bf130 update

    I drained the oil today and found there was some water in it. When I pulled the plug about a teaspoon of straight water came out, and the oil was a grayish color. Ran a compression check: 180, 180, 170, and 180. I usually keep the boat under a shed, but I left it outside for several months...
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    Water in oil? bf130

    I recently found milky oil towards the top of the dipstick. The oil on the end where the level registers looked clean. Yesterday, I checked again after pulling out of the lake and it seems to be getting worse. The milky look was kind of swirled in with the oil on the end of the dipstick. Still...
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    Replacing worn clutch dog

    Johnson 35hp, model# 35el76s, jumps in and out of forward at speeds above idle. From what I have read in past posts, sounds like the clutch dog and gears needs replacing. My question is how hard of a job is this for the average do it yourself mechanic? I have had lower units off for water pump...
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    Need wiring help on 35hp Johnson

    Model# 35EL76S Ser# E4462280 There is a terminal on the back of the switch that is hot only when the switch is on that sends fire to the ignition system. There is no wire attached to it. All the other wires are connected to a terminal. Here is what they are: Red-Battery, blue/white-...
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    bf130 question

    Can someone tell me if there is supposed to be some kind of seal on the water pump housing where the driveshaft goes through? It is a '99 bf130. I don't recall there being one there when I pulled it apart, but now I'm wondering if maybe I lost it and didn't notice. My manual is not very detailed...
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    Help! bf 130 water pump problem

    The impeller disintegrated. I replaced it and now I am not getting any water from the tell-tell. Does anyone know what would cause this? The manual says to put some grease on the inside of the impeller lining. Didn't specify what type. I had high temp wheel bearing grease on hand so I used that...
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    Oil for honda 130

    What kind of oil should I run in this motor? Is Honda oil really necessary? Thanks, Nick
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    Battery Charging

    I need to know if it is ok to charge two batteries that are connected in series (24v trolling motor) with two seperate clamp on type chargers, or should they be disconnected from each other? Thanks for any info, Nick
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    Honda 130 oil level

    I recently purchased a '99 Honda 130 and would like to know how much oil level is represented on the dipstick by the "crosshatched" area? ie: If the level is up to the top is this full? and halfway down is half a quart? It is quite a long area on the stick. Haven't changed the oil yet so don't...
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    Honda 130 oil level

    I recently purchased a '99 Honda 130 and would like to know how much oil level is represented on the dipstick by the "crosshatched" area? ie: If the level is up to the top is this full? and halfway down is half a quart? It is quite a long area on the stick. Haven't changed the oil yet so don't...
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    need info on Lowe boats

    Hey guys. I'm looking at buying a Lowe 19' walk thru, 99 model. Has anyone owned or fished out of one of these boats? I'd like to hear anyone's comments on them. Thanks, Nick
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    need info on Lowe boats

    Hey guys. I'm looking at buying a Lowe 19' walk thru, 99 model. Has anyone owned or fished out of one of these boats? I'd like to hear anyone's comments on them. Thanks, Nick
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    merc 500

    Can someone tell me the correct spark plug for this motor? ser.- 2160845. Also what year? thanks, jdman
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    Johnson Seahorse 2hp

    Can someone tell me the year this motor was made and the correct spark plug for it? model-2r798 ser.-e5027853. thanks, jdman
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    merc 500 thunderbolt

    i've never tinkered with a merc before, and just got this one. While looking it over, i noticed that the fuel lines will need to be replaced. do i have to use the factory type hoses with the threaded ends, or is there another (cheaper) option? thanks, jdman
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