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    Honda 7.5 hp year/waterpump ??

    i have a 7.5 hp 4 stroke honda. i need to id the year to change the waterpump the model is a BL75L . the sn # looks like 1701324 .I also need any info on dropping the Lower unit to change the water pump , mainly is there a shift rod that i need to disconnect ? if so how . i have changed a...
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    Yamaha 115 hp ??

    I am looking at buying a left over boat with a 115 hp yamaha 2 stroke ,it is a 2000. any pro's or cons with these motors ,and should there be anything to look out for since it has been sitting fo a while, it will have a 2 year warrentee on it.and the motor has been stored in there showroom .they...
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    What to ask when buying a new boat

    Can anyone give me a "list" of what to ask a dealer when purchasing a new boat ,warentees, service, extra fees whatever you can think of to help me. Also, what not to say to them and what to watch out for . I know the old saying you dont see whats wrong with the house until its...
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    Price negotiation on a new boat

    I am looking at at new Angler 180f with a 90 hp saltwater merc . the boat comes with a lifetime hull warrentee . the whole package soup to nuts is $19,800 , the dealer says this is the best price he can do due to its the end of the model year for boats .Is it the same deal as cars where they...
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    Used boa from a dealer

    I am going to be buying a 17 to 19ft center console ,because of money issues I am considering buying a used boat from a dealer .What are the pros and cons of this ?? What kind of warentee should I expect ??
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    65 hp johnson seahorse???

    My brother is looking at a boat with this motor the model is 65esl-72s I assume this is a 1972, does the esl stand for electric shift ??? Also, there is a long pc of metal that joins the motor to the steering cable ,it is completely rusted as are the bolts that secure it to the motor.what is...
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    fuel leaking out of top of carb

    i took the carbs apart on my 1986 85 hp force cleaned them and replaced the inlet valve needle on all and reset the float one,now the ball doesnt get hard when you prime it and fuel leaks out the small hole on the the side(Upper part of the caarb).it will start but after it runs for a couple...
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    Setting carb floats on an 86 85hp force

    i'm setting the floats on my carb and the manual doesn't say a specific measurement to set the drop at it just says to set them to hang just short of touching the carb casting . is that the bowl or somethng else .if anyone has the specfic measurement id apprciate it
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    NEW MOTOR RIGGING ?????

    I HAVE BEEN PRICING MOTORS LOCALLY AND ON THE NET.I HAVE FOUND A PLACE THAT I CAN SAVE FROM $1500 TO $1700 BUT I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE 5 HOURS TO P/U THE MOTOR (OHH BUT WHAT A NICE RIDE IT WOULD BE ) . MY ? IS IF I P/U THE MOTOR AND RIG IT MYSELF DOES IT NEED TO BE ADJUSTED BEFORE RUNNING OR IS...
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    OUTBOARD REPOWER ?"S 75-115 hp

    I am going to be repowering my boat I WILL BE BUYING SOMETHING IN THE 75 TO 115 HP RANGE.i have a couple ?'s to help me start to decide on what size and make . 1. my boat is rated for 115 hp is it okay to get a 115 or go a little smaller ,if i go w/ a 4 stroke what size would...
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    Need to id Chrysler outboard

    I need to id the year of a chrysler outboard to get a manual and parts . Model # is 202H9K and if you know any good online sites to order parts .<br /> thanks
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    miss through all rpm's????

    my brother has a mid 80's force 15 hp.It sometimes developes a miss , it does it in all rpm ranges . we changed the points and condensers and it still does it.It dosen't happen all the time. If you pump the bulb fuel will drip out the front of the carb and the throttle cam on...
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    stator plate

    i removed the flywheel on a 1986 15 hp force , the stator plate has a little play in it (less than an 1/8 th of an inch . but it does move up and down ,is this plate supposed to have any play in it or is it supposed to have no vertical play ??? Also the...
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    Johnson 4 hp impeller part #

    can anyone give me the omc part # for a 1972 johnson seahorse impeller, model #4W72S . Also the # for the grommet the water tube slides into on the water pump . thanks
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    Flywheel ???

    i'm putting the flyweel back on my 4 hp johnson .It is a direct drive . it seams very hard to pull almost to the point that it feels like the cord is going too break. the rope starter is fine . I'm using a tourqe wrench but i don't think it is working does this sound like i'm over tourqing...
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    Points ??????

    I have a 4 hp johnson, i wasn't getting any spark in the bottom cylinder . i checked the points and they looked pitted .<br /> 1.Are these common parts for any marine store to have or is this going to be difficult to find?? and any idea of cost? 2. I noticed that one of...
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    Burnt doenuts in a johnson 4 hp???

    I took the carb apart on a 72 4 hp johnson seahorse ant the float looks like a burnt doenut.LOL. What is it cork ??? If so should I replace it when I do the carb kit or is this the way it is supposed to look . It did not seem to have absorbed any fuel .It looks original, would a new float for...
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    Johnson 4 hp (need help)

    I just picked up a 4 hp johnson seahorse model #4W72S , can someone give me the year? 1972?? I checked it for spark and it looks like i'm getting spark on the top wire but not the bottom.What should i look at to fix this?I got it started and it ran for a few seconds then cut...
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    85 hp force exaust

    I have a 1986 85 hp force, the exaust exits out the prop and an exuast port 1/2 way up between the lower unit and power head. on the inside of the motor a rubber baffle connects this port with the actual exaust port from the the motor . inside the rubber baffle is a spring and a white plastic...
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    Hand held tach

    are those hand held tach's any good ?? if so where can i buy one and how much do they run$$$$$
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