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  1. lakelover

    Tohatsu 2-stroke---save by buying in Canada?

    By next summer I'll have a new 10-ish hp engine for my older 14' aluminum boat. The question is how to get there?<br /><br />I'm interested in 2 stroke because of what I've read about the weight issue and historically much lower maintenance needed than 4-strokes.<br /><br />I'm exploring my...
  2. lakelover

    Rusty receiver-need suggestions

    I have a U-Haul class 2 hitch, two actually on two different cars, but I've had this problem with both. I use my trailers infrequently, mostly during the summer.<br /><br />This weekend I was going to tow my boat home for the season. When I went to put the draw bar in the receiver, it wouldn't...
  3. lakelover

    20 hp 2003 Merc - Where made?

    I have a 2003 20 Merc, 2 stroke. I'm wondering if this is a Japanese or USA built motor? <br /><br />I've read other posts where various makers' engines are built all over the planet. So far an excellent performing motor. I have to say that I was really surprised when Merc discontinued its 2...
  4. lakelover

    Theoretical question about overheating

    It's time to routinely change my impeller on a 2003 Mercury 20. Thinking about it, I got wondering about this. If the impeller failed, is there any kind of built-in protection to shut the engine down before major damage is done, or do they just fry? Maybe a complete sudden failure is pretty...
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    Is Mercury still making 2-strokes?

    OK, this is driving me nuts, gotta know the answer.<br /><br />Has Merc given up on 2-strokes? Website doesn't show any...<br /><br /> Mercury website
  6. lakelover

    Has anyone bought a Program Engine from iboats?

    Has anyone bought a program engine from iboats? Looking for your experience/recommendations.<br /><br />I'm thinking of the Merc 9.9; What about the "3 year Extra Protection" warranty extension?<br /><br />The prices look good but I hope someone can share their experience here. Thanks.
  7. lakelover

    1969 Johnson 9.5 sticky rings--Seafoam?

    Back on this engine again.. :eek: ..compression is consistently 65 lb. in both cyls, and it was suggested in another post that maybe the rings were sticky. I decarbed last season (twice) as the motor probably had never been decarbed before, but I'd say over its lifetime it saw relatively...
  8. lakelover

    Any Thoughts/Experience on 8 hp 2-stroke Nissan?

    I've decided that the old '69 Johnson 9.5 is on its last legs this season, and getting to be more trouble than I'm willing to invest in it.<br /><br />I may have a chance to buy a Nissan 8 hp 2-stroke, "a few years old" from a cousin. Don't know the asking price or year, but it has been reliable...
  9. lakelover

    1969 9.5 Johnson exhaust donut

    I've touched on this in some other posts, but I'm wondering if someone here has actually done this themselves?<br /><br />What is involved? Do you have to remove the lower gear unit and the exhaust housing separately to get at it? Any special tools required? Etc etc...I think this motor would...
  10. lakelover

    1969 Johnson 9.5 carb question

    I started tinkering with this motor last year, replaced the cyl. head and gasket, and thermostat. It was suggested that I clean the carb & install a kit. I just got a kit in the mail, and hopefully it will improve the performance a bit. It runs, but I think it can run better.<br /><br />My...
  11. lakelover

    Shot in the dark - Stihl 025 chainsaw

    I haven't been able to find this on the web...anyone know what spark plug the Stihl 025 takes?
  12. lakelover

    2003 20 hp Merc - needs impeller?

    sorry, duplicate post, don't know how that happened!
  13. lakelover

    2003 20 hp Merc - needs impeller?

    Today I started my motor for the first time this season with the lower unit submerged in a full garbage can. With new plugs and gas,it started right up but right away I noticed that no water was coming out the exhaust or pee hole, so I shut it down. It probably ran for less than 10 seconds. I...
  14. lakelover

    Four Winns Horizon 170 DL

    My sister and BIL just acquired a 1996 Four Winns Horizon 170 DL with a Volvo Penta 3.0 135hp.<br /><br />Anyone have any experience/thoughts with this model, what to be aware of etc.?<br /><br />Thanks.
  15. lakelover

    NGK Plugs for 2003 Merc 20

    I'm looking for NGK plugs for my 2003 Merc 20. It takes NGK BP8H-N-10, but I'm having trouble locating them locally.<br /><br />I called NAPA and they said they carry them, but their website lists the Autolite equivalent for that number. NAPA page Are these actually made by NGK, or an...
  16. lakelover

    Another computer memory question

    I have a Dell Dimension L800r witn a Pentium 3 that currently has 256M memory. I do a fair amount of Photoshop work, and other graphics processing. <br /><br />I've had the computer for about 5 years, and upgraded to the 256 from 128 a few years ago. When I did that, I did notice a significant...
  17. lakelover

    Wiring in trunk--need advice

    I just went to U-Haul and had them order a hitch for my 1996 Chevy Lumina, since they didn't have one in stock. They'll install it when it comes in and their idea of a good time was to want to charge me $25 labor to hook the up the wires in the trunk. This seemed a little outrageous, so I told...
  18. lakelover

    1969 Johnson 9.5 -replacing exhaust housing seal

    I'm thinking of checking/replacing the exhaust housing seal on this motor because it's not running up to par. It seems that exhaust is coming up under the cowl and the carb is getting that instead of fresh air. It runs good with the cowl removed.<br /><br />(Background on this is here: 1969...
  19. lakelover

    1969 Johnson 9.5 OMC Manual years?

    I'm looking for an OMC repair manual for a 1969 9.5 Johnson. I know the 9.5 motors were basically unchanged for several years, are there other years I could buy that would be the same to broaden my search?<br /><br />Thanks.
  20. lakelover

    Looking for cargo net

    I sometimes travel for vacation or whatever and pull a load of stuff on my 4x8' utility trailer, camping gear, bicycles, household stuff and the like. It has a "fence" all the way around that's about 18" high. I always end up with a couple straps and a zillion bungee cords holding everything...
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