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    The wealth of info here saved my arse yesterday

    Me, the wifey, and the kiddo spent the day on the lake yesterday on our "new to us" 2006 Larson Ski and Fish with the 4.3 Volvo Penta. We had spent several hours jumping from cove to cove raising and lowering the drive and sneaking in with the trolling motor. Toward the end of the fishing time...
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    Smart tabs

    I ordered some smart tabs from iboats on Sunday and they were sitting on my porch when I got home this evening. Can't wait to put them on and get on the lake this weekend. I've read some great reviews on the smart tabs so I'm eager to give them a try. I was really impressed with not only the...
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    Please help me figure out this 24 volt trolling motor

    Hello all Well The wifey and I purchased a 2005 Larson fish and ski on Friday and have been using it all week to fish but I have not been able to get the dadburn trolling motor to work yet. I should have came to the internet sooner to learn how these systems actually work but instead I have...
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    Help with a 1970 Merc Lightning Comet 7.5 HP

    I just got this boat from my dad and the engine did run very well but a wire broke. The problem is that the wires are corroding and the sheathing is all off. The wire really needs replaced but I don't think there is enough there to attach on to. So I might have to replace a part. There are two...
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    Please help me me remove lower unit from 1970 Mercury 7.5 thunderbolt

    I have searched but cannot find the exact instructions for THIS model. I also have went to the local library to find a manual and they seem to have the manual for every engine ever made except this one. Can someone please explain to me the exact method to remove the lower unit from this 1970...
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    what engine?

    I just picked up a boat and it has an old merc on it. The guy said that it was a 9.9 engine but that it has 6.0 decals on it. Is there a way to find out by the serial number what engine it really is? The serial number is 2955744 and some pics Thank you
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    Got the engine running, decarbed engine - but 2 questions

    I finally got my engine running after finding out that the new solenoid that the previous owner installed was a ford truck solenoid and NOT EVEN grounded. So I installed the new Johnson solenoid and after testing every single ignition part and wire I finally grounded it and discovered that the...
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    what oil for my lower unit?

    I was told that my lower unit is an electric shift and that it takes a different lube for lower unit. Can anyone tell me what I need?<br />My engine is the 1973 Johnson 65HP model 65ESLR73R. <br /><br />Thanks in advance.
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    I can't find my impeller kit

    I have searched several places and the only thing I can come up with is the impeller itself. I assume that I need a kit with gaskets and all, so can anyone point me to where I can get a kit for my engine listed below in my sig?<br /><br />Thanks
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    What fuse do I need??

    My boat is not here at my house so I need help. I am getting ready to go and work on it but I want to stop by and buy a fuse for it before I head out there. The fuse I want to buy is the inline fuse that is in the red wire that goes to the solenoid. Can anyone tell me what I would need to tell...
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    buying a manual - is this the one I need

    Is this manual, in the link below, the OEM manual that everyone says is "the best" one to get? If not or if anyone knows the cheapest place to get it - will you let me know?<br /><br />EDIT: my engine is the Johnson 65ESLR73R 65HP 1973<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />bman<br /><br />...
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    Champion Champ II

    Anyone ever heard of a Chapmion Champ II bass boat? I am having a hard time locating any info on my boat. I have looked at NADA and they obnly go back to I think 1984..<br /><br />Thanks
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    Trying to learn - couple of questions

    what is a 50-1 mixture?
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    nothing happens but a click and choke moves (pics)

    OK, I installed the new starter on my 73 Johnson 65HP (65ESLR73R). I have two batteries that are tested good and one brand new battery that I just purchased. When I turn the ignition key all I get is a click and you can see the choke linkage moving - the starter does not move. There is some hard...
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    I installed a new starter and have questions

    My boat did not have a starter on it because the previous owner had removed it for repair. I purchased a new starter and received it today so I took it out and installed it on the mot which is a 1973 Johnson 65HP 65ESLR73R. The bolts were already in the block of the motor so I just had to take...
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    1973 Johnson 65HP impeller replacement

    Can anyone tell me how to replace the impeller on my 73 65HP? I have spent every last penny I have getting this boat ready for the water and I have no money left for the manual. Can someone lend a poor guy a hand and help me out with this info. I plan to buy a manual soon but just don't have the...
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    starter for a Johnson 65ELSR73R

    Can someone help me find a good starter for this engine? It came with a MGD 4110 or at least thats what it had on it. I was told that it needed new brushes but I don't know if the guy knows this for sure. It looks pretty wore out so I was kinda thinking about justing putting a new one on it. Any...
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    How good is the 1973 Johnson 65HP engine?

    I was just wondering how good these old engines are? Anything a guy should know about them?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Brent
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    1973 Johnson 65HP engine questions

    I looked the numbers up to find out what year it was. I'm assuming that the L stands for long shaft? The motor was suppose to have been rebuilt about 3 years ago and I have ridden on the boat two summers ago and it ran pretty good but it has been in storage for the last two years. I plan to...
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    Please help me find my parts

    Hello everyone,<br />I just purchased a used champion 15' bassboat and it has a 65HP Johnson outboard on it. According to the info I found on the engine tag and the internet, it is a model number 65ESLR73R 1973 Johnson 65HP outboard engine. I am looking for a carb rebuild kit to rebuild the 3...
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