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    Fuel Economy question 1979 115 Inline 6

    is it normal for a 79 115 I-6 to SSSUUUCCCKKKK through the gas? We were out with a full tank of gas for like 15 - 20 min at WOT and it stalled out... checked EVERYTHING and could not figure out why it would not start again. Just before we tried to get a tow for some reason I bumped the gas...
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    Help with 1978 55hp Johnson- loads up at idle

    I have a 1978 55hp Johnson that came on a boat I just purchased. For some reason the motor seems to load up and bog or stall often while at idle or low rpms. I changed the spark plugs which were very worn ( the metal piece that sticks out from the side under the electrode was noticeably warn...
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    78 Johnson 55 HP Do i have a warning buzzer in the contorl box?

    Does my 78 55HP 2 cyl have one of the overheat warning buzzers in the control box? If so how can i test it to make sure it will still function without having to overheat the engine?<br /><br />- also... it has the control box with the two levers for shift and throttle, Is it possible to use a...
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    Johnson Pressure Tank ?

    I found an old 1957 ( I think ) 7.5hp Johnson that uses a pressure tank.... it is hard to convert this to a regular setup with a fule pump? Pressure tanks on ebay go for more than the thing is worth.... if you cant use a pump is there any way to rig up a regular tank to work? <br /><br />Thanks
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    Any free public ramps around metro detroit?

    Hi I was wondering if anyone could tell me of some free boat ramps around metro detroit/irish hills area. I just purshased my first boat to use around here ( we have several in northern MI) and lets just say it runs less than good.... Gas kills me bad enough... I dont want to have to pay...
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    Found A Gale Buccaneer What year?

    Hi, I found a 100% complete Gale Buccaneer 12HP in the trash. The Serial and Model numbers are <br /><br />Model 12D15B<br />Serial 683825<br /><br />Can anyone tell me what year this outboard is or where I could find new parts for it if even possible. I would like to restore the outboard to...
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    Old 7 1/2 Johnson What year?

    I found a 7.5 Johnson seahorse that is red and white in the trash and is 100% complete... I found the serial and modle number and was wondering if anyone could tell me the year<br /><br />Model: A0-11<br />Serial: 503857<br /><br />I also found a perfect 12hp Gale Buccaneer<br />Model: 12D15B...
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    73 (ish) merc 7.5 wont run past idle

    I have a 1973 ( give or take a year ) 7.5 Merc I purchased used, when I put it on the boat it will start but the only way it will run ( and it will run for a LONG time and sound great ) is with the throttle turned all the way down to slow, the second I give it any gas it will bog out and stall...
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    johnson 25 overheat

    I have a 1978 25 hp johnson on my pontoon, we were just crusing slow, 2000 rpm and failed to notice it was not pumping water ( has a new impeller and everything, also noticed some water comming out of the exhaust ports but no stream was shooting out the motor ). It sputtered and died,cranked it...
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    what other parts do i need to put the prop on?

    i have a 1984 30hp mariner that i just bought, it has no prop, just the shaft sticking out of the lower end... i know i will need a prop nut but are there any other parts i will need? or do i just stick the prop on? i know my other boat had some washer type things behind it and a locking part...
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    any idea what prop to put on this 1984 30hp Mariner?

    i need a prop for my 1984 30hp 20 inch shaft mariner. it will be going on the back of a 14 foot rowboat.... what the local yamaha dealer recomended a 9 7/8 diamiter and 11 1/4 pitch... does this sound good? it sounds small to me.. but i dont really know... any idea's?
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    Any idea where i can get a decal set for a 1975 7.5hp

    i called the dealer and they said they do not make it anymore... any idea where i would beable to find one? i have been watching Ebay. do you know if any other year would fit on this outboard that you can still get?
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    what year is this merc?

    i have a 7.5 merc that i just bought... he did not know the year but the serial num is 4088211 can anyone tell me the year?
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    need help with some part numbers

    i found 2 large boxes of part, they are all new and sealed with part numbers i was wondering if someone knew where i could find what modle engines they fit online??? is there a online catalog anywhere???? some of the part numbers are<br />985615 some sort of rubber line??<br />981796 shim kit-...
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    100:1 AMS OIL, anyone use in there boats??

    Have ran 100:1 ams oil in all my 2 stroke engines, the oil seems to be the best oil on the market right now, has anyone ever tried running this in there boat before?? Noticed any good results?? I have used it in an old snowmobile I have that usually calls for 40:1 and what a difference, doesn’t...
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    Procedure for starting a outboard with a hose???

    How do you start an outboard with a hose??? Do you attach the muffs then turn the hose on before you start the engine or start the engine first then turn on the hose like with a jet ski?? Also, how much pressure should be going threw the hose, just a trickle or full blast?? Could it blow out any...
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    81 merc 40 with broken cavitation plate problome??

    I have a 81 40 hp merc that I recently purchased, the motor has the front corner of the cavitation plate missing, ( I have it, I just have to get it welded back on) anyway, I used the boat for the first time last weekend and it ran great but had a hard time getting up on plane, it is on a 15...
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    starting a 92 wave runner out of water??

    is there a way to start a 92 yamaha waverunner out of the water with a hose or anything like you can do with a outboard?? i just bought a used ski and would like to start the engine so i can make sure it runs good before i dunk it in the lake<br /> Thanks
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    Starting a 92 wave runner out of water???

    is there a way to start a 92 yamaha waverunner out of the water with a hose or anything like you can do with a outboard?? i just bought a used ski and would like to start the engine so i can make sure it runs good before i dunk it in the lake<br /> Thanks
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    Anyone know any good JetSki or PWC sites or boards??

    i just got a 92 waverunner and it is my first jetski, i was wondering if anyone knew of any good boards to get some info?????<br /> Thanks
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