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    84 Evinrude 9.9 best spark plug?

    Hello, I have a 1984 Evinrude 9.9. My issue is that I boat on a lake that is idle speed only! It seems to do fine, but when I get home and lower the motor in the straight position I have some oil dripping out of prop? Is this normal? Too rich, too lean? Hotter plug? I’m using the plug that the...
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    Jw-10

    Hello guys, been awhile since I’ve been on here. Working on a 1954 jw-10 for my barber. This motor is a 3hp. First thing is how much compression should this thing have? Thank you.
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    Mariner 15

    Hello guys, a friend of mine is selling his boat with a 2002 mariner 15 hp. I’m interested in just the motor.. what’s a good price on this? And are parts readily available. I’m assuming it’s made by Mercury.
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    Parts interchange for 84 9.9

    Hey guys, I currently have an ‘84 evinrude 9.9. There’s a guy that has a 76 evinrude long-shaft 9.9. He wants 30$ for it. Kinda rough, but will any parts off the 76 fit the 84? Not sure what years were the same. Thx
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    1960 evinrude 10 hp

    just saw a 1960 evinrude 10 hp on Craigslist for 100$ I think it is model 10020? How good is this model? Thx
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    Mercury or keep Evinrude

    Hey guys I have a 1984 evinrude 9.9. Got it running last year from the help of this great site. There is a guy that has a 1998 15 hp mercury for sale 600$. He has 9.9 decals on it. Of course Mercury was 9.8. My dilemma is which one to keep? Looking for honest opinions.. thx
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    what's the purpose of the does the converging ring?

    hey guys. 84 evinrude 9.9. Lost my prop yesterday in lake.. ordered another one, but the converging ring is no longer available. I guess since it's no longer available it's not that important?
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    Install prop?

    Hey guys, 84 evinrude 9.9. Took boat to lake today. Ran motor. I would stop periodically and adjust the trim to find out which is the best position. Since it’s not power trim. Last time I lifted motor out to adjust trim, my damn prop was gone!!! 😳. What could have caused this? I know I had the...
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    Weight of an 84 evinrude 9.9

    Just wanted to know if someone has specs on how much this motor weighs? Thx
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    Evinrude 9.9 and 7.5

    Hey guys,, I have an 84 evinrude 9.9 and a 82 Evinrude 7.5. To all of you guys that have gave me advice and knowledge, thank you. These motors are up and running. Thank you all. 👍🏻👍🏻
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    Evinrude 7.5 air silencer screw?

    Hey guys, 1982 evinrude 7.5, just got this motor started and running today after replacing the powerhead..Putting everything back together now. Is there a trick to installing the screw on the air silencer without having to disassemble the top of the rewind starter.. thx.
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    Won’t start in neutral?

    Hey guys, 84 Evinrude 9.9. I can't get this motor to start in neutral.,I have to shift it in fwd so I can advance the throttle a little more than the neutral safety position. But after it’s started I can shift it back to neutral and it’s good and it idles down low. Could this be an adjustment of...
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    Evinrude 7.5 fuel pump?

    I have a 1982 evinrude 7.5. Been working on this motor. Bought it for 75$.. replaced powerhead for 80$, water intake screen for 70$ now the fuel pump cap is broke(hairline crack) was gonna buy a new one.. It’s 110$? Why so much for fuel pump for this motor? How much is this motor worth? Thx
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    Flywheel tightening??

    Hey guys,,I have a couple of evinrude motors. 9.9 and a 7.5.. I’m asking where can I find a strap wrench to hold the flywheel wnen I’m trying to torque it down. Only thing I can find at parts house is oil filter strap wrench.. Definitely need something bigger. Thx
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    Motor advice please?

    Hey guys a local gentleman has a 1996 Johnson 15 hp. Motor looks super clean, but he says the last time he ran it was 2004. Motor has been garage kept. He’s asking 1000$? Is this too much? And if I purchased this motor, would you replace impeller since it sat that long? Thx
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    old boat motor?

    Hey guys my boss at work has an old Sea-King 12 hp. Is that a Montgomery Ward brand? I'm always partial to Johnson and Evinrude because they've stood the test of time. But can you still find parts for the Sea-King? Is it worth my time? Thanks
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    evinrude 9.9 won't start?

    hello i have an 84 evinrude 9.9. Been rebuilding this thing and got it running great out of a barrel last week. Started on first pull.Put it on boat and took it to a small lake around my house just to test it out. Get on water and it won't start? Wanted to ask questions first before i try to...
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    Water intake screen?

    hello I have a 1983 evinrude 7.5. The water intake screen in the lower unit is busted and screens are gone. Is there a fix out there for this? part # 0396200 is like 80$?!! Didn't know if someone had tried to make their own screen and replaced theirs?
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    1983 evinrude 7.5. Flywheel torque

    Just need to know flywheel torque.. thx
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    6 hp versus 7.5 hp?

    Hey guys, I have a 1973 6 hp evinrude and I’m in the process of putting together a 1983 7.5 evinrude.. My question is this, how much more horsepower should I get using the new 7.5? Is it equivalent to the 6 or closer to the 8? Thx. Not sure if this was the right place for this question? Sry.
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