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    Mercury 9.9 0G168478 Doesn't Want To Start or Run

    I m working on a 9.9 two-stroke, 0G168478, that doesn't want to start. I've tracked the problem to downstream of the fuel pump. I have gas at the fuel pump inlet. If I disconnect the line and squeeze the primer bulb, fuel shoots out the hose. I have rebuilt the fuel pump and carburetor. I...
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    3-cylinder with Rod Through Case

    I am being asked to help rebuild a 3-cyl, 80 hp, oil injected engine that put a connecting rod through the case. I do not yet have the serial number, so, I don't know year. I will get that soon. Here's what puzzles me: I can't really see rebuilding and re-using some of the parts from the failed...
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    1968 Evinrude 3 hp Cooling Water Flow Question

    Hello. I am working on a little 3 hp Evinrude from 1968. The water flow tell tale on this engine is a series of holes drilled through the exhaust housing from which water spray should emit. On this engine, I am getting next to nothing from these holes. I changed the water pump impeller and...
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    1940 HS 15 Parts

    Working on a HS 15. Bringing it back from the brink. Runs like a beast, but, I have a couple questions. 1 Where can I find an exploded view parts list for this engine? 2 This particular engine does not have a fuel shut-off valve. With the gravity feed system used, I would have...
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    1940 HS 15 Parts

    I have a 1940 HS 15 I am playing with. Where can I find an exploded view parts list for this engine? Thank you. J
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    Nice Little Johnson Engine, What Year?

    I have a little Johnson engine, model HS 15, serial number 380814. Cleaned it all up and got it running. Runs strong. This is a little beast! Can you tell me what year and horsepower it is? Thank you, J
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    20 HP Mercury - Serial 0G020159, What Year

    Serial Number 0G020159. How can I identify the year? Thanks, J
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    Why Is My Battery Post Hot

    I'm putting a rig away for a friend and noticed his battery connection on the negative side is extremely poor. The ring terminal is basically sitting against the post. In addition, I found that when I run the starter the negative battery post gets unbelievably hot. In fact, today I got a...
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    Are 2-stroke outboards still maufactured?

    I was under the impression that 2-stroked were phased out and only 4-strokes were manufactured these days. Can someone help me with the real story? Thanks, J
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    1961 Johnson 40 Lower Unit Won't Drop

    I have removed six bolts between the exhaust housing and lower unit. I have opened the access door and loosened the shifter connection. Tell me the lower unit should drop with the drive shaft, just like a little engine... J
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    1961 Johnson 40 Pivot Pin

    Hi. I am working on a 1961 Johnson 40 hp, model and serial unknown. I mistakenly removed the pivot pin from the lower gear case thinking it was the drain plug and I cannot get it back in place. Should I be able to get it back in without opening up the gear case? Any hints or tips? Thank you, J
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    1995 Volvo-Penta Not Cooling

    I have a 1995 Volvo-Penta 5.0 FL that is running away, hot. I pushed water back through the lower unit at the oil cooler hose and did get water coming out the lower unit. On line, I find only one water pump impeller for that engine with the water pump located at the front of the block, running...
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    Nissan 9.8 4-stroke Carburetor

    Working on a new-to-me Nissan 9.8 hp 4-stroke. Not sure of the year. The model is NSF9.8A3 3V2-1. It's very clean and hasn't run in a couple years. Last few times out the owner complained of erratic and rough running. They thought it might have had some bad fuel and that the carburetor...
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    1971 Johnson 40 hp Gearcase Gasket (Seal) Part Number

    Working on a 1971 40 hp Johnson. The lower bearing at the water pump is shot. I pulled the lower lower unit cover to retrieve all the needle bearings. Looking at the parts tree I usually use, there is an item #44 shown to be the gasket I need. It is u-shape. The parts list does not...
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    1964 5.5 Carburetor Rebuild

    I am working on a 1964 Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman. Nice motor. Purrs when it runs. It is not getting fuel past the carburetor. I found the rubber tip of the needle valve broken off so I rebuilt the carburetor with no positive result. If I spray premix in the carburetor, it'll run all day. If I pull...
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    1971 Johnson 40 hp Drive Shaft

    I am working on bringing back a 1971 Johnson 40 hp. I dropped the lower unit to do the water pump impeller and the drive shaft remained stuck in the upper unit crank. Please tell me this drive shaft is supposed to drop down from the crank like on the little engines... Any hints or tips on...
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    Hong Kong Johnson, What Year

    Hi. I am working on a 10 hp Johnson, Model HJ10RSN, Serial Number H8511137. Can anyone tell me what year this is so I can look up a parts list? Thanks, J
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    Hong Kong Johnson, What year

    Hi. I am working on a 10 hp Johnson, Model HJ10RSN, Serial Number H8511137. Can anyone tell me what year this is so I can look up a parts list? Thanks, J
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    2004 Johnson 6 hp Water Flow Through Carburetor - Design Intent

    I have a 2004 Johnson 6 hp that is not peeing through the tell-tale hole. In tracing the problem, I found the water line routed through the carburetor. When questioned, there wasn't a strong, sure answer on why water is flowing through a carburetor. I went ahead and contacted BRP and received...
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    Purpose of Passing Water Through Accelerator Pump Cover; 2003 Johnson 6 hp 4-stroke

    Hi. I have a question about a 6 hp Johnson 4-stroke I have worked on. I got the motor because it was totally submerged and I was asked to clean it out and get it running. Once I got it running I noticed there was no water coming out of the tell-tale hole in the lower cover. I commented to...
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