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    Oil in the bilge!! AQ260 troubles...

    Last time out the boat ran great. No problems at all. When I pulled out and went to pull the plug, only oil came out. less than a 1/4 cup, but it didn't make me happy. I finally got around to tracking down the source and I found it. The oil is flowing up through the dipstick tube at high...
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    trailer brakes - Electruc v. surge

    I just bought a small used bobcat. Now I'm searching for a used trailer. Some trailers have electric brakes, some have surge brakes. Which are better??? My truck is wired for electric so i can use either without additional wiring etc. Just looking for some experienced opinions. Thanks!
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    condensation or leaking?

    I've had my toon for a couple months now and have had a great time using it. the other day I heard water sloshing around in the tubes. I trailer the boat and use it about once a week. today I pulled the plugs from the tubes and drained quite a bit of water. I didn't measure it, but I would...
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    Pontoon Swim ladder

    I'm looking at installing a ladder off the front deck of my pontoon. It has about 2-3 feet of deck in front of the fencing. Here's a pic [/IMG] Any suggestions on the type of ladder to look for? I think it will have to mount it on the deck at the front and flip over and down into the water...
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    '01 J90 60 deg 2 stroke Idle/low rpm

    I just took out my new to me pontoon listed in my sig. I noticed that at rpms under 2000 the motor puts out a lot of vibration. Once it gets over 2000 rpm, it smooths out nicely and runs good. Being a pontoon, slow speed cruising is common and i'm wondering if this is just the nature of a two...
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    3.5 hp 1980 spirit outboard

    Does anyone know of or have any parts for this motor. the recoil is broken which is apparently a common problem. Any help is appreciated. PM me if necessary. thanks.
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    New prop for my Toon

    I only have one prop for my toon, listed in my sig. I want to pick up another prop so I have a spare/alternate. The current prop is an aluminum 13.75x15, and is the original prop that came on the 90 hp Johnson. The previous owner said he was getting 45-4800 wot, which is on the low end of the...
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    Lower gearcase removal

    Hi guys, I'm trying to change my water pump in my 2001, j90. I pulled the pin in the shift linkage and slid the linkage toward the powerhead like the directions say. The linkage only slides about 1/4 inch before it hits the Carb. Anyway, I removed all the bolts but the lower won't drop out...
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    Fuel/water separating filter

    Is everyone using a fuel water separating filter on their outboard fuel system? I've got a built in tank on my toon and no water separating filter.
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    Pertronix conversion

    I realize Merc has been using electronic ignition for a long time but I was surprised to hear this from a guy who rebuilds distributers for a living. I found this interesting and was wondering if anyone had heard this before. My engine doesn't use s shift interrupt system, but was just...
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    Qjet/fuel issue

    Ever since I got my boat, it's had a chronic problem with The fuel system. Whenever I let the boat sit, the fuel runs back into the tank. I installed a clear filter, and could see how long it would take to drain back. Since buying the boat a few years back, I've replaced the fuel pump, fuel...
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    Launching and loading using my scissor pontoon trailer

    Hi guys, just picked up a new to me pontoon (listed in my signature). It came with a pretty nice scissor type, double axle trailer. I plan on trailering fairly often and despite what I've read on this forum am not afraid to use the scissor trailer. the previous owner explained how he did it...
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    Canvas Cover preservation

    I just picked up the pontoon in my sig. pontoon. The previous owner had a custom canvas cover made for it some time ago. He had done his best to keep it up by lubing the snaps and reinforcing it from underneath when the cover contacts any hard spots. Anyway, the canvas still seems to be in...
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    Adding a speedo

    I'm considering adding a speedo to my pontoon motor in my sig. Is there a pickup on my outboard that I can use or would I have to add one of the pickups that sits down in the water? I don't think I'd bother with the type in the water, but If I can hook into the outboard I may go ahead with it...
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    Impeller replacement

    How often should I replace the impeller in my '01 90hp Johnson? Do you normally replace the pump housing as well or just the impeller? Thanks!!
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    2001 johnson 90 hp leaking fuel

    Hi, new to outboards, just brought home my new to me, pontoon with a 2001 90hp Johnson. The previous owner started it up for the first time of the season this morning to let me hear it run and allow me to do a compression check. We only ran it for a minute or so. It seemed to run fine, but...
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    Pontoon shopping

    Hi guys, I'm going to look at this Pontoon later today. 1996 Weeres 24' 90 HP '01 johnson I want to make sure the motor is correct for the boat since it isn't original. Where should the cavitation plate be relative to the tubes for best performance? I figure it should be a long shaft...
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    2001 Johnson 90hp

    I'm going to look at a boat with a 90hp Johnson. I'm not an outboard guy so I don't know what to check. Can someone give me some advise on what to check while looking at it. I may not have access to water, but I figure we could still run it for 10 seconds or so just to hear it run. I have...
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    Water/fuel filter install

    I'm adding a water/fuel filter to my boat this spring. I've got a sbc 350 with a mechanical fuel pump and a Qjet carb. I'd like to mount the filter to my transom. Does anyone know if there are any limitations in regards to length of fuel line or the height of the filter compared to the fuel...
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    Flame Arrestor vent tubes

    The vent tubes that attach to my flame arrestor on my AQ260, (sbc 350, w/qjet) are missing. I cannot seem to find the tubes alone, only the entire flame arrestor. Has anyone seen just the tube fittings for sale??? Thanks.
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