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    1960 Johnson Sea Horse converting tiller to remote controls

    I'm trying to figure out the correct type of throttle and shift cable ends I need to connect to my motor. It's a 1960 Johnson Sea Horse model QD-21. It appears to have the brackets on the motor to use with remote cables, but I want to be sure I'm buying the correct fitting ends. Here are...
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    Evinude/Mercury mounting bolt pattern

    I will be installing an Evinrude 110hp outboard on a boat that used to run a Mercury. I'm wondering if the bolt patterns will be the same, or will I have to drill new holes in the transom? If I need to drill new holes, is it just a matter of sealing up the old holes with caulk?
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    Leaking float bowls, engine will not stay running

    I have a 1992 Johnson 150 tracker V6 (tj15oglenc) with the plastic float bowl carbs and 2 of them look to be leaking fuel from either a bad seal or a warped carburetor. My engine will turn over and run for a few seconds, then shut off. Is this because of leaking float bowls? Why would it cause...
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    Could this be causing my idle lean condition?

    1992 Johnson 150 hp TJ15OGLENC I'm working on this motor that is giving a slight lean sneeze at idle, and at trolling speeds in the water. It will slightly sneeze, but only when in gear and at trolling speed. In other RPM ranges, mid to WOT it will run great. I've gone through and cleaned all...
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    Evinrude 110hp Over-revving, new prop?

    I'm using a 13 3/4 x 15 prop on my 16 foot ski boat running a 110hp Evinrude outboard. The props is in good shape. It seems that once I reach 4k RPM, the boat doesn't want to gain much more speed but just revs up higher. I don't know the speed I'm reaching at 4k because I don't have a gps or...
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    Crankshaft Feels Loose (video)

    I have a 110hp Evinrude V4 that is making a rattling/knocking noise at all RPM ranges. When shaking the flywheel back and forth I hear a sound as if something in there is loose, and it sounds like it does when it runs. Is this play/shake noise in the flywheel normal or should there be no noise...
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    What do my plug colors indicate? Pics inside

    I'm currently breaking in a rebuilt motor and when pulling the plugs after todays run I found this. In the first picture, the plugs are lined up left to right for cylinders 1-4 respectively. Cylinder 2 is showing a clean white color around the outside, does this indicate a leaking head gasket...
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    Tongue Weight Problem

    I have a trailer that has very low tongue weight when everything is loaded. I can pick up the tongue with 1 finger, and it will stay raised up all the way. Thing is, when trailering down the road even at high speeds, it trailers just fine with no swaying. It just jumps up and down from the...
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    Bad thermostat? Motor RPM Surging

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 110hp (not sure of model year) that isn't running properly. It starts right up, but throughout all RPM ranges, from idle and up, the RPM surges plus or minus 1k. The carburetors are clean, powerpack brand new (just put this on to find out it did not solve my problem), and...
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    Outboard position while trailering

    I'm fairly new to boating with a large outboard with power tilt/trim. The other day I trailered the motor with it tilted up, with the tilt cylinder holding the motor up. I suspect I blew out a seal on the tilt cylinder from doing this. Is this not the correct way to position a motor for towing...
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    Fuel pump doesn't work / new diaphragms

    I have a 1984 Suzuki DT75 that I cannot get the fuel pump to work. I have replaced the diaphragms but fuel just barely sprinkles out when cranking it over. The o-rings that connect it to the engine are in good condition. The motor has an electric primer bulb, and fuel comes out no problem when I...
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    Installing power trim assembly with motor on boat?

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 110 that I had taken the power trim off to be rebuilt. In the meantime, I want to get the motor installed on the boat. Can I reinstall the entire assembly with the engine on the boat? This Is a 3 ram type system.
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    Where is the slow speed needle seat on this carburetor?

    I'm trying to reinstall the slow speed needle on this 1990 Evinrude 15hp motor model no E15RELESR. Since this top housing is plastic, I cannot find the point where the needle stops screwing in, so I can back it out 1.5 turns for stock setting. How far is too far? I don't want to ruin the...
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    How do bilge pump thru hull fittings work?

    I'm looking to install a bilge pump and plumb it straight up about a foot and a half feet into my splashwell. So, the pump hose will be straight vertical. What is to prevent water from the splashwell, or discharge from the pump, from entering back down the hose? Do these fittings have some sort...
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    What do I need to install power trim on 140hp Evinrude

    I'm looking to buy a used power tilt/trim unit for a 1978 Evinrude 140hp (140883C). I'm wondering what kind of additional parts I would need for the installation if that's even possible. I heard the term relay tossed around. Right now the motor just has a hydraulic cylinder what I believe just...
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