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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Hi, Recently purchased a 96 hydra sport 1900 w/ 96 ocean runner 150. Boat came with no key, so I am yet to take a closer look into the issue. motor is trimmed all the way down but has trim buttons on cowling, I was wondering if this should trim the motor up without a key in the ignition (fresh...
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    yamaha 4 stroke 9.9 bogging

    Hi, I have 1998 yamaha 9.9 four stroke (mshw) that bogs when given throttle. It will intermittently spurt up and run as it should but only for a few seconds then goes back down to bogging speed. seems to idle fine. I know that gas is at least getting to the carburetor, I also removed and cleaned...
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    testing stator

    Hi, I recently purchased a 1985 johnson 40 hp ( j40elco). Guy I bought it from said the stator is bad. it doesn't have spark so I went ahead and took the flywheel off and now have access to the stator, but I don't know what to look for when testing it with the multimeter. here is a link to the...
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    1989 evinrude 70hp not getting fuel

    Hi, I have a 1989 evinrude 70hp outboard and it is not running correctly. it will idle decently well but will only run about 5mph at full throttle. I cleaned all 3 carburetors yesterday and they were pretty gunked up. at wot it will rev up for a second when I give it a spray of starting fluid or...
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    1973 evinrude 65hp not pumping water

    Hi, I just purchased a 1973 Evinrude 65hp that fires up and runs well, but doesn't seem to be pumping water. I wanted to know if there was a specific procedure when removing the lower unit to access the impeller. I have removed the 4 main bolts that hold it together but i'm not sure if there is...
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    Stator #

    I have a late 80s mariner marathon 135. I believe the stator is bad. The part # is 3985454A6, but I can't seem to find any with that exact number. Are there any other compatible replacements?
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    1988 mariner 135 marathon idle/ starting issues

    I recently purchased an 18ft angler 180 with a 1988 mariner 135 marathon off craigslist, I've had problems since day 1 but mainly just starting the motor and getting into gear. it seems that once it warms up it will cruise all day with no issue. I have to start it out of gear with throttle for...
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