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    Scuppers always leak on 1900cc its a 1992 model.

    I have a 1992 key west 1900cc and the scuppers always leak water back in the boat, how can i fix this, i repalced the rubber flaps but still always leak some when weight in the rear such as people or bait well. Please help !!!
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    Should i put new bowl inlet needles in 60hp merc carbs

    took off mid 90s 60hp mercury carbs to clean, carbs are extremely clean after years of use, gasket sets are real cheap and i will be using the original floats my question is do i need new inlet needles and does the seat come out it looks brass made in the carb. Thanks
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    1993 mercury 60hp bogging wont take gas, very hard to restart

    ran boat approx 30 min. boat started bogging would not take the gas, cranked back up would idle and then bog when i give it gas, finally got where it would not restart, tried and tried finally got to the boat ramp. Pumped bubble and it was hard. This exact thing happened about 5 trips ago which...
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    Will raising outboard up one hole help with a boat thats porpoising

    14 ft mckee craft with 60hp johnson tilt n trim motor with the anti ventilation plate sitting flush to keel. Boat bounces bad or porpoises after i plane at all trim heights even the lowest setting, when i slow back a little she starts pounding the water. Will raising the motor up one or two...
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    14' Mckhee craft with 87 johnson 60hp porpoising bad

    I have 70s mckee craft converted to center console with a lot of weight in back. I have a 17pitch uncupped prop with the anti ventilation plate running even with the keel of boat. The boat is crazily bow high when i take off trim down and porpoising or bouncing up and down once on plane. The...
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    Mercury 850 (85hp) bogs out of hole and shuts off!

    Rebuilt carbs , engine timing is correct, boat cranks and idles good. When you put it in gear and give it the gas it just shuts off. Tried reving up and giving gas can feather it a little and eventually get it to go but just dont run out strong. Any suggestions for help , things to look for.
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    What is float level on plastic 1990 johnson 200hp carbs.

    How do i set the floats on these plastic carbs where the float stays in the bowls when you remove them. This is a 1991 200hp johnson. I have set the parrellel to the body of the bowl but they seem to be flooding and dumping some gas out . All throats were extremely wet with gas and she flooded...
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    91' Johnson 200V6 fouling plugs gas all on plastic carbs

    What causes the plugs to foul bad in this motor. Plugs are wet with gas and got so bad would not plane boat. Took off air silencer and all on every one of the black plastic carbs gas is evident. Also looks like bowls may be a little warped. Would this cause it to load up. Ive got new timer ...
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    1995 50hp carb idle air needle adjustments, how many turns out

    I am familiar with most motors being 1 1/2 out but rebuilt carbs on 95 50hp and didnt count the turns. Motor will not even run unless i continuously press the primer button on key. Also the plastic covers on side of carb are warped but look like they are sealing could this be a problem. Will run...
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    Cant get hole shot on Mercury 850 or 85hp

    I got a 70s mercury 850 that i have just rebuilt carbs and got new wires, plugs, fuel pump, etc.. and cannot bet a good hole shot. It bogs out when i give it the gas. I kept turning the screws out and got some hole shot i just cant gun it, it pulls up slow but does it a WOT plane. The boat is a...
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    mercury 850 or 85hp stumbles at idle and wont plane boat

    I have been messing with a mercury 70s model 85hp blue band with two one barrel carbs. The motor was running good and sat for 10 years parked , wiring was deteriorated. Rewired boat and put new plug wires, plugs, rebuilt carbs , fuel pump diaphrams, replaced timing belt, cleaned distributor cap...
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    What is float level on 1bbl carbs on Merc blue 850 or 85hp

    Rebuilt carbs on 70's 850 or 85hp. This is the one with two one barrel carbs. I moved the floats because when i pumped bubble they were pouring out. I thought the level was to high. Now it wont plane acts like its not enough gas but never really runs out. How do you set the drop level of the...
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    Weak spark on 91' V-6 looper -Johnson 200

    I had no spark, tested stator, timing base, power pack. Timing base had odd ohm readings and only dva voltage on two wires. I decided it was bad so replaced that and powerpack. Checked spark and would not jump spark tester but gets weak spark on plug gap but not very bright. Replaced plugs and...
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    79' 115 johnson control box bending throttle cable everytime!

    I have just put a brand new shift and throttle cable in johnson control box from 1979 115hp . The first ones were bent bad after only a few months of use and quick working. Installed new ones shift seems to work , but throttle bent in two just as i gave it wide open throttle , cant understand...
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    Where can i get a prop for 1969 fast twin 18hp?

    Spun hub on prop , all i get is slippage when giving it gas. Where is a souce for a new one. Are used ones the only ones available , or can it be rebuilt. Thanks
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    1987 85hp force has three different carbs , WHY???

    1987 85hp having running issues , checked everything and down to fuel, went into carbs and they look ok but one was stopped up. The motor has three different carbs on it starting at the top it has a WE 9-2, the middle is a WB 100c, and the bottom WE 9-1. I understand they did this on some motors...
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    1969 evinrude 18hp bogging down under load

    1969 evinrude is bogging down under load , motor will idle and stay running but when given the gas tries to bog out. Took off carb, its spotless. Fuel pump is good, fuel line is good condition. Tank is connected and properly vented. Can this be electrical i have good blue spark to both plugs...
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    How many check valves in 70s model rectangle fuel pump ?

    Rebuilt fuel pump on 4hp and cannot get fuel to plug, this fuel pump is the small rectangle one. Mine has two of the little circle check valves in it. The diagrams only show one. If this is correct this may be my problem i guess. If it has only one which hole the top or bottom one does it go in...
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    what type of water pressure gauge to test engine water pressure

    I have had a few issues with engines that i thought were still not getting adequate flow after water pump installations. I would like to test them with water pressure gauge, what type of gauge would be best. where would most motors be tested.
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    Mercury 4hp will not pull fuel to spark plug

    Rebuilt carb and fuel pump. I have great blue spark on this one cylinder motor. Gas in bowl and still wont fire off. I pull the plug and spray a little gas in her and she fires up and runs and pulls the gas from tank. After she shuts off she will not crank again until i put fuel back in the...
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