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    FLASHING A 60 HP SCOTT GENERATOR

    I HAVE AN OLD 60 HP SCOTT THAT HAS A HUGE GENERATOR RATHER THAN AN ALTERNATOR AND I AM ANTICIPATING THE NEED TO FLASH THE GENERATOR SINCE IT HAS BEEN LAYING DORMANT FOR YEARS. I HAVE A GENERAL IDEA OF HOW IT'S DONE BUT WOULD FEEL BETTER IF SOMEONE KNEW FOR SURE THE PROPER PROCEDURE AND LET ME...
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    60 HP SCOTT ATWATER DRIVE SHAFT

    I WOULD LIKE TO CONVERT MY 1958 60 HP SCOTT FROM AS LONG SHAFT TO A SHORT SHAFT AND UNDERSTAND THAT A DRIVE SHAFT FROM A 60 HP IS THE SAME PART AS THE DRIVE SHAFT THAT WAS USED ON THE 75 HP. IF THAT IS TRUE, IF I FIND A SHORT DRIVE SHAFT FROM A 75 HP, I SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE THE CONVERSION. I...
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    SCOTT ATWATER IGNITION COILS

    I HAVE A 1958 60 HP SCOTT ATWATER THAT HAS A BATTERY OPERATED IGNITION SYSTEM MUCH LIKE ONE WOULD FIND IN AN AUTOMOBLE OF THAT ERA. IE, POINTS CONDENSERS AND ONE COIL FOR EACH CYLINDER. IT IS NOT A MAGNETO OPERATED SYSTEM. ONE OF THE COILS IS BAD AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE ODDS OF...
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    1958 SCOTT 60 HP FUEL PUMP

    I RECENTLY ACQUIRED A 58 FLYING SCOTT 60 HP AND I'M CONFUSED ABOUT THE FUEL PUMP. THE ENGINE WAS NOT COMPLETE WHEN I GOT IT, AND IT IS CLEAR THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS MISSING. THERE APPEARS TO BE A MECHANICAL PUMP LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTOR THAT IS NOT THERE. ACCORDING TO THE PARTS BOOK...
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    1989 yamaha 30 hp lower unit hose

    I have a 1989 Yamaha 30 hp and currently have the lower unit off for seal replacement.when I took it apart, I noticed a 1/4" black plastic hose attached to a hose barb that screws into the very front of the lower unit. It is capped off and doesn't go anywhere, nor does it appear to do anything...
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    9.9 honda oil leak

    I have a 9.9 honda , probably about a 1995 or so which is leaking oil when it is running. A very visible film can be seen on the water when it is running at the dock, and I can't tell where it is coming from. I originally bought this as a parts engine and after taking the parts I wanted off of...
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    Seal Question 1955-6 Mark 58

    I Have An Old 1955 Or 1956 Mark 58 That I Am Restoring And In The Process, I Removed The Gear Shift Rod Seal. Unfortunately, It Took Some Time To Chase Down A Replacement Seal And Now That I Am Ready To Put It Back Together, I Can't Remember Which Way The Seal Goes. I'm Hoping There Are Some Old...
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    1958 Merc Mark 55 lower unit removal

    I recently acquired a Merc Mark 55, probably a 1958 or thereabouts, and need to remove the lower unit. I have it unbolted and have the reverse lock disconnected, but the lower unit will not drop down more than about 1/2". From the diagrams I have found on the internet, it apprears the shift...
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    Stringer 400 end clearance.

    I have a 1985 Stringer 400 outdrive which I am in the process of resealing. I had the pinion gear in the lower unit out in the process, and in putting it back in, I noticed about .030" end play. That just doesn't seem right to me although I didn't really check for endplay before diassembling it...
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    9.9 Vs 15 Hp Honda

    I Have A 15 Hp Honda Outboard That Runs Fine. The Day Will Come However When It Doesn't Run Fine And With That In Mind, I Am Looking At A Parts Engine For Future Use. I Have Located A 9.9 Hp Motor That I Am Told Is The Same Engine With The Exception Of The Throttle Body Which Is Different. If...
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    15 Hp Charging Question

    I Have A 15 Hp Pull Start Honda, I Would Guess About A 1995. I Would Like To Operate My Depth Sounder Off Of The Charging Circut Without The Use Of A Battery. As I Read The Wiring Diagram, There Is A 6amp Charger Built Into The Pull Start Motors Which Is More Than Enough To Operate The Depth...
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    Bf15a Carburetor

    I Recently Acquired A Used 15 Hp Honda, I Would Guess About A 1993 Or 1994. It Runs Fine But Could Use A Little Tweeking On The Idle. On Popping The Hood However, I Find The Idle Speed Adjustment Screw, But No Fuel Adjustment Screw. Am I Overlooking It Or Was Honda So Confident In Their...
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    OMC 3.0 cutting out

    I have a 1986 OMC 3.0 which has begun cutting out at high RPM and am looking for some advice. The engine runs fine at low RPM, but as I approach planing speed, it faulters as if it were out of gas. I have gone through the fuel system and found a few minor things I didn't like and fixed them, but...
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    Problem with high engine RPM.

    I am puzzled. I have a 3.0 OMC that runs beautifully most of the time. The problem I am having is that after running at high RPM's (3000-4500) the engine does not want to come back to an idle. After a normal deceleration, it will come down to 1200-1500 where it wants to stay for several minutes...
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    OMC 400 tilt mechanism

    As I read my manual, the tilt clutch housing is supposed to hold 15-18 lbs pressure. Mine doesn't, and I can't seem to find any leaks. I replaced the o ring on the cover as well as the gasket, but haven't gone any further yet. Soapy water reveals no leaks at the clutch cover nor the shaft seals...
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    TRIPLE GUARD GREASE

    Can anyone tell me what is being used in place of Triple Guard Grease? Does NAPA have something and If so I would appreciate their part number.
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    Ball Gear Nuts OMC Stringer

    These ball gear nuts are on pretty good. Is it safe to assume it is going to take some heat to get them off. Additionally, is there a good way to anchor them down in the vise. I am also going to have to remove the upper drive shaft nut and it's not coming off voluntarily. More heat?
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    OMC Stringer leaking water

    I recently purchased a 1986 Marlin with an OMC 400 Stringer drive. I have now discovered that the drive is leaking water in all three sections. The lower, upper and intermediate drive all have water in them. Fortunately, it's not all water, but I have my winter project pretty well established at...
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    distributer identification

    I have a 1985 3.0 liter OMC and sterndrive and would like to replace the points with electronic ignition. My problem is, I can find no tags or other identifying marking on the distributer to tell me whether it is Prestolite, Mallory or what. Is there any particular way to identify the...
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