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    Torque settings for Johnson/Evinrude

    Gidday, I'm rebuilding my 1981 15 hp Johnson J15RCIS as a winter project. Don't know if it's just me but I thought I could find on the web somewhere that lists the torque settings for say, cylinder head, flywheel, water cooling side covers, exhaust and lower unit bolts, etc. Is there not a...
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    Low compression on one cylinder 15 hp Johnson 1981

    I've got only 40 psi on top cylinder and 100 on bottom. Removed head cover and noticed two small "holes" on the sides on the top piston. Do you think this could the reason? The other possibility I could think of is the top reed valve assembly. Posted two pics. TIA
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    Power steering fluid loss and heat exchanger/cooler

    Fairly new to I/O engines. Seems I'm loosing power steering fluid but can't find the leak. Recently found out that there may be a cooling/heat exchanger for the fluid. I traced the lines from the pump to the "ram" I think it's called at the back of the engine, on the wall. Cannot see any trace...
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    Volvo Penta SX-M gear oil recommendation?

    Well I never thought I'd have this much frustration trying to find an alternative to the VP gear oil. I'm not close to a dealer and I know there are alternatives for the gear oil. The list on the VP site says API GL5 75W-90 for my SX-M 1.600 gear ratio drive. Now it doesn't mention anything...
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    Identify purpose of this spring please

    Hello board, can someone explain in short what the purpose of this spring is. I'm thinking something to do with the timing because it's attached to a plastic arm with a steel arm that leads to under the flywheel I believe. I don't want to bore you with why I'm asking this lol, ,it's sort of a...
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    What year is this 9.9 merc please

    Hello all. been awhile. Just bought this 9.9 merc, can't find the id sticker. Can anyone tell me what year this would be, from what I've searched and seen it's about a 1988. It has the cable shifter. Also for the life of me, I can't locate the water intake on the bottom of the foot to connect...
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    1974 Viking 6 hp leaking gear oil through small hole?

    Hi all, my buddy just inherited a 1974 ish Viking 6 hp outboard, this thing is very clean and runs as smooth as a new one. He changed the gear oil and oil is leaking through the small hole (see pic and red circle) in photo. Anybody have any ideas, too much oil, etc? Not sure if it was leaking...
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    1986 Evinrude 175 HP tilt up problem

    For a couple of years now, whenever the cold season starts, the tilt system starts acting up, always on the up position which kinda makes sense because of the weight of the motor makes it easier to go down normally. So this year I decided to check the fluid level and it was a bit low, I added...
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    Confused retainer spring 1981 15 hp Johnson?

    Hi all, broke the main recoil spring and replaced it then noticed later that there's supposed to be a "retainer spring" in there somewhere but can't figure out where it sits? Works good now but afraid this will somehow come back and bite me in the @$$. Tks for helping anyone. Sm
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    2004 Stingray LX 185 porpoising

    From what I've read, Stingray boats are famous for porpoising. Was wondering what the average Joe has done to rectify/remedy somewhat this problem (trim tabs vs fin). Besides putting 2 people in the bow all the time, lol. At least if they paid for some of the fuel...... Thanks in advance.
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    Any choke on this panel control box?

    My son in law recently bought a 2004 Stingray with a 135 hp mercruiser alpha one engine. He's wondering if there's any choke system on his control box or on the dash or do these engine run an automatic choke system? He's a newbie and I'm nowhere near him right now. I'm more knowledgeable with...
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    Distinguishing aluminum and stainless steel prop?

    I think I'm going to get thrown to the lions for this question but here goes. I wanted a second prop as a spare and thought I'd go stainless and keep my already owned "aluminum" as a spare. Running a 1986 Evinrude 175 hp on a 175 Doral Spirit. Well after searching, I find out that the prop I...
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    no cooling water from pisser?

    My brother in law is trying to winterize his 2005 115 hp Mercury four stroke engine. He has used the rubber ears and also a large tub of water but he gets no indication of cooling water flow from the small pisser. Also the high temperature alarm is activated yet he had no problems running his...
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    Trying to find particular anchor type?

    Couple of weeks ago I was reading about a new type of anchor that seemed very interesting. I lost my anchor last night and I can't remember the name brand of that anchor I was looking at. I was a strange looking beast but the video looked very promising. It had some sort of mechanism that...
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    Replacing OMC control cables?

    Trying to replace both control cables and can't get to the control box on the inside of the panel on my 1986 Doral Spirit. Got all screws loose and I think the screws in my head too!!!! Any trick to remove the lever from the control box? If I pry from the top of the panel, I can see the box...
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    re-fitting water pump housing onto driveshaft?

    I'll start by wishing those that are into the new year already a prosperous and Happy New Year. I'm trying to re-fit the water pump assembly back onto the drive shaft of my 1981 15 hp Johnson. Taking it apart was easy (although I lost the key for the impeller when it flew off). Now I can't...
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    Sealing gearcase on a 1981 15 hp Johnson

    Took apart my gearcase on a 1981 15 hp johnson. Going to change impeller, seals, vent and filler teflon rings, etc. Any silicone/gasket required when fitting the gear case back on? Thanks anyone. SM
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    Water in bottom cylinders v6 Evinrude 175 hp

    Every time I tilt my 1986 motor, which is not that often unless I beach it, I end with water in my 2 bottom cylinders and the engine won't start because it being under a hydraulic lock. I have to remove my plugs, turn the engine to flush out the water and then it starts. Any idea of what part...
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    1986 175 hp evinrude charging problem (to seasport)

    I want to know if I have to disconnect the wires at the terminal strip before I test the resistance? The two yellow wires from the rectifier are attached to the two yellow wires to the stator, via a terminal bar. How can I send you a PM?
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    1986 evinrude 175 hp charging problem

    Hello, I own a 1986 175 hp Evinrude since 1997. I'm sure that the charging unit hasn't worked since I bought it. I thought at first that the battery was faulty, bought a new one. To make a long story short, this summer I had the voltage/regulator changed as the omc mechanic told me it was...
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