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  1. Timguy

    Fender for Shorelander trailer

    Hello. Tire blowout on my Shorelander single axle 18' trailer. The fender got destroyed. Is there a reasonably priced place to buy a new or used fender? Thanks, Tim
  2. Timguy

    1977 Johnson 55

    Hi, this is an intermittent problem that turned permanent. Good compression and spark. Motor won't run above 2500 rpm. Even if I unplug the temp / rpm limiter. Checked wire back to controls from limiter sender and it is open.......any ideas? Stator, trigger, power pack, and coils all test good...
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    1976 Merc 402

    Hi, have no spark on one cyl. Problem happened while stored off season. Changed the switch box.....new CDI corp unit, still no spark upper cyl. Then stator tested poorly (just outside listed parameters) so replaced with new CDI corp unit......noticed old stator coating partially melted from...
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    2004 Yamaha 2 stroke

    Hi, I got this motor in on trade in and it needed work. Hooking up a new fuel tank and line to fuel filter, then replacing punky line between fuel filter and pump. Got out broken off low speed needle in one of the carbs and replaced it. Set at about 3 1/2 turns and motor runs great. Also cleaned...
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    90 Mercury power tower

    Can anyone give me an opinion on this nicely restored 5032893 Mercury? Not sure if they put the correct decals on it, but it looks great inside and out. Were these a good motor? It has the I.O. type trim/tilt. Wondering if the Mercury lovers give this model a good rating.......maybe a value on...
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    25hp Yamaha 2 stroke noisey

    Hi, need some advice on this 2004 mint condition Yamaha. Took it in on a trade deal and it runs pretty good except the rubbing or dragging noise from powerhead/flywheel area. Also when you pull it to start, the trigger/stator plate pulsates as the flywheel turns, (see photo). There are no...
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    1975 2hp water pump

    Hi, Tim here. Apparently OMC no longer provides the original impeller for this motor. Is the water pump kit the only option? They are pretty costly at $60. Thanks, Tim
  8. Timguy

    merc 115 tilt troubles

    Hi, Tim here. A fellow brought me this unit and didn't know the exact year of the 115. Its way different from my 1989 model 115. He said that it suddenly quit working. Motor sounds good in both up and down operation. Unit will move if you help it by pulling or pushing it.....but very reluctant...
  9. Timguy

    Swap lower units from 73 to 75 Johnson?

    I am trying to figure out if I can swap lower units off of a Johnson 70ESL 75E to a 85ESL 73M.......what do you think? Linkages are different at the powerhead.....prop shafts are identical. Thanks, Tim
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