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    1974 9.9hp point setting question

    OK guys, those old time mechanics (or ones that are very familiar on magnetio ignition) I need a little clarification on point setting/ignition timing of a 1974-1976 9.9hp. I have a reader of my 9.9/15hp repair articles who posed a question that I am unsure of. So off to my 1974 rope start &...
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    Converted to tiller & need to add pivot shaft friction

    I have a 1980 70hp Johnson that has a Outboard Jet unit installed, mounted on a 16' aluminum sled. I have removed the steering wheel / remote controls & have converted it to tiller steering by using a e-Bay purchased tiller off a newer 60hp motor. Everything is fine, except now it pivots...
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    Did OMC ever make a tiller handle for 70hp?

    I have a 1980 70hp Johnson with a jet unit on it & would like convert it from console/forward steering to a tiller handle steering/shift/throttle unit. But I can not find if that item was ever made as an accessory, or is currently available as a used or even new unit. Any info would be...
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    How do I get carb off 1980 4.5hp?

    OK, you Mercury experts, my cousin brought me a Mercury 4.5hp that has no model number but s/n 4759037 & appears to be made between 1980-1985. It won't start after setting for 15 years. I intended to take the carbruetor off & soak it cleaner as a start. However the plastic choke is blocking...
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    2005 75hp E-tec oiling problem ?

    OK people I need to pick some brains. I recently bought am 18' 2005 North River aluminum boat with a 75hp Evinrude E-Tec from a private party. It was over the warranty period by 6 months but with only 262 hours on it. I ran it for 5 hours & the #3 fuel injector had intemittant failure...
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    1992 9.9 4 stroke Hi Thrust Yamaha

    OK guys, a long time lurker & sometimes contributor on the Johnson page, now I have a problem here.<br />The motor in question is a trolling motor on a 20' Tiderunner & the mainpower is 150 Yamie. I have owned this boat & motor for 7 years & had to replace the fuel pump about 5 years ago. Now...
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    Compression testing

    OK, I'm going to ask a question that many may take for granted, & may seem dumb. <br /><br />What is the proper method of checking compression on a 2 stroke outboard. By this I mean how many times do you pull the starter rope to get a reading on say a 10hp? Sure you can pull it a dozen times...
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    Rusty brake drums

    I have been wondering if anyone has tried having their brake drums powder coated to stop the rusting problems of dunking the trailer in salt water.
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