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    Yam Ft9.9 Igntion

    I'm having trouble diagnosing an ignition problem on a 1988 Yamaha 9.9. It's a FT9.9ELG.4 stroke. Sometimes it will run fine,but sooner or later it acts up.It is the same as if I were hitting the kill button rythmically.Just like pressing it in and releasing it over and over again. First guess...
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    Shop Battery Charger

    Our shop battery charger took a swan dive yesterday and needs replacement. Both Snap On and Mac have nice ones,but pricey at over $500. Does anyone have any knowlege of RN Battery Chargers? They have a model #2757 for only $260 that features 550 Amp boost,one of the features we want.Trouble is...
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    Part Number Help

    Going thru old inventory and came up with a remote control with no part number.Maybe someone can help. It's definetly OMC and is definetly OLD,as well. It is white with a chrome handle.The lower part of the handle has a "window" and you can select Forward (fast and slow),Neutral,Start,and...
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    Organ Donations

    My wife passed away yesterday,BUT this is not for your condolences. Amoung the calls that came in,one was from Jamie who said she was from an organ donor bank.My immediate responce was to hang up,but I let her continue.As we talked,my mind cleared,and yes,my wife had signed up to be an organ...
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    Yamaha Rpm Limiter

    1988 Yamaha FT 9.9 ELG.Starts well,runs good,then oil light (green) goes out,and it seems to drop a cylinder.I can restart immediately,light is on and runs okay until light goes out again.I can't believe I'm loosing oil pressure that suddenly,then have it again that suddenly. If I disconnect...
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    Volvo Versa Spark Plug

    Morning All, What's up with Volvo's coming factory new with a sparkplug that will damage the engine?I remember seeing something about it,but don't recall the details. Currently have a customer who says his 5.7 is eating sparkplugs so he's going to try Autolite sparkplugs.Best answer I had was...
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    House Fire Advice

    My sister and brother in law had a fairly serious fire last night.Thank God no one was hurt.They'll be out of the house for at least a few months. They have notified the insurance company,and an appraiser is comming tommorrow,and they also have hired their own 'private' appraiser. Any other...
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    Toyota Trans

    Quickly 1999 toy 4runner.Hit in accident,just behind passengers rear wheel.$12,000.00 damage.Yes,$12,000.00. Ran good after a few minor problems,but now,when at stop lights,in gear,it will not move until we move shift handle from Drive to Low,then is okay.Does NOT slip,Oil level is OK Was hit...
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    HOT WIRE

    Does anyone know for sure how to start a Kawasaki STX 15F ? We're trying to winterize for a customer,and his key won't activate the ignition swich.A new switch is almost $150,and we just want to stabilize and fog it for now.So bypassing the ignition switch is a temporary solution for now. DHP
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    Cylinder Boring

    We're looking for a shop that can bore a 1998 150hp 2 stroke Mercury cylinder.Preferably in MA. Any recomendations ? DHP
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    MERCRUISER LOWER GEAR RATIO 1:62

    2003 Alpha one Gen II. 1:62 ratio .When looking up parts it shows one driveshaft number for 1.47 & 1.62 ratio.Shows another driveshaft number for 1.81,1.94,2.00,and 2.40.Also list different gears according to driveshaft number.So there are two different lower unit ratios.OKAY I can deal with...
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    SLOW sensor on 60 hp

    Self diagnosis is great ! But if you need answers beyond that ,post more info. DHP
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    Volvo Side Draft

    Customer brought a carb in today.His mechanic says carb is non-rebuildable.Customer gave us all the parts he had.There is a metal piece on the float hinge pin,and obviously the floatable part of the float is missing,broken off.Who did what I don't know. Motor is an AQ120,and Sierra makes...
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    hub kit for props

    From looking at the parts book,the hub looks huge.I suppose it could be do it yourself,but I'm guessing a 50Ton press to be on the small size. For the sake of balance and performance (as well as safety) it might be better left to a prop repair shop. Just think about it NOT working,and an off...
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    OMC Starter wiring

    Re: OMC Starter wiring whlmtsu<br />You have the wrong part.Period.<br /><br />It is better if you start your own post,rather than latch onto someone elses.<br /><br />You get better responses.<br /><br />DHP
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    monoject 412

    This is the syringe OMC made available several years ago,but I don't have a part # for it.Great for flushing carb passages etc.<br /><br />Anyone got the part number,or a source ?<br /><br />DHP
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    CEDAR

    Planning on purchasing a cedar potting bench this weekend.It's not high end ($60.00).Any opinions on what to treat it with?I'm thinking along the lines of something that will absorb and protect,rather than a urethane-type coating.This bench will be outside year round.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br...
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    Toyota Seat Heater

    The drivers seat heater quit on my wife's 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Limited Edition.No heat,no light indicator on dash.No mention of being on a fuse in the (quite detailed) owners manual.Everything else seems to be OK (electrically).<br /><br />Any ideas?If I could get a wiring diagram somewhere...
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    Honda Dealers

    Long time customer has big Honda,135 HP I think.<br />He asked me to rebuild his gearcase,and I said no,because I don't have the shimming tools or procedures.<br /><br />Can anyone suggest a Honda dealer they've had good experiences with.We are in central Massachusets,so most of New England is...
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    OLD PART SEARCH

    Does anyone know of a site where people list older parts they may be looking for?We recently weeded out our inventory,and I'm trying to get rid of them.(Just an example N.O.S. gear housing for a rds - rdsl 21)<br /><br />DHP
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