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    1991 Mercury 40 hp 2 cycle 4 cylinder not getting fuel to bottom cylinder

    I'm having an issue with my Merc 40 hp 2 cycle 4 cylinder where it appears the bottom cylinder is not getting fuel. When I pulled the plugs, the bottom plug was perfectly clean, like it came out of the box. The other 3 plugs looked normal. Compression is even 125 pounds on all four cylinders and...
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    5.7 OSXI-DF Oil pan rusted through

    The oil pan rusted through around the oil drain/dipstick fitting. The original pan appeared to have a protective coating of some kind. My question is what should I coat the pan with to prevent this from happening again. Do I use undercoating spray of some kind and how do I better protect the...
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    Will this lower unit fit?

    I need to repair/replace the lower unit on my 2001 Johnson 175 Ocean Series. I found a bad 1996 175 hp Johnson engine with a good lower unit. Would the 1996 fit the 2001 directly? The model number on the 2001 is J175VXSIF I'm waiting on the modle number of the 1996. The lower units visually look...
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    Lower unit swap for Johnson Ocean Runner 175

    I have a 2001 Johnson Ocean Runner 175hp Outboard that just had a small run in with a rock pile. The SS prop was damaged, but the housing wasn't damaged and the prop shaft spins true. The boat was driven for an hour after the hit and still works fine. However, water is now in the gearcase and...
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    Yellow Stain below waterline

    Although I trailer my boat, I'm getting a yellow stain below the waterline after a day's boating. It continues to get worse after each trip. I've used acid based cleaners with excellent results but wonder if it will damage the fiberglass after continued use. Also there are some parts of the hull...
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    Equilizer hitch and surge brakes

    I've been using an equilizer hitch with my load rite boat trailer for over fifteen years. The combined weight of the boat/trailer is around 6,000 pounds and the trailer has surge breaks. I noticed in several ads for these hitches warning against using them with surge brakes. <br /><br />I...
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    OMC Cobra Power Steering Leak

    I have a 1989 OMC Cobra 5.8L that has a mysterious power steering leak. The fluid leaks out into the bilge after a day or so of sitting. I could run the boat all day without losing any fluid in the resevoir. The exterior of the pump, hoses and cooler are dry with no evidence of a leak trail. The...
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    Depth finder loses bottom with engine running?

    I have a Humminbird Wide 100 that loses bottom as soon as I start my engine (even idling in neutral). The Engine is a 1986 Johnson 70 HP. As soon as the engine shuts down the bottom displays correctly. The depth finder is wired directly to the battery and all connections are good. Wires are run...
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