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    How do coils cone out of a 1980 9.9?

    How do the coils come out of the mag plate? I need to check them. Thanks
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    1997 Mercury 60 Hesitation

    1997 60hp ELHPTO serial # OG464110 doesn't get run much, maybe a couple times a year. It starts well, idles fine, but if you start off to fast, it bogs down, then takes off after a second or two. Guessing it's a carb/fuel issue. I do add a can of Sea Foam in each tank of gas, should I try a...
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    It's this water in my lower unit oil?

    1997 Mercury 60hp was changing the lower unit oil, noticed a separate white stream in the oil which wasn't mixed with the green Mercury l.u. oil. Would this be water or something else? please see photo, and thank you for your time.
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    60hp Mercury much difference between props?

    I currently have an aluminum 10 3/8 11pitch on a 16' Sylvan tiller. It planes the boat quickly and gets it up to 28 mph. I can buy a ss quicksilver 10 5/8 12 pitch for a good price. I like the current props performance, would the SS prop be much different from the one I currently have...
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    Would a 1996 Mercury 60hp have hour meter?

    What year did Mercury add the technology to find out the number of hours an outboard had on it?
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    Who made my outboard, 25 HP 1994

    This might be a stupid question, but I've read where some lower HP Mercury's were made by other companies and badged Mercury. Is a 1994 25 HP Mercury made by Mercury or someone else like Yamaha, or Tohatsu? Thanks for your help!:confused:
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    What year frame L.U. would work for a 1972 20HP?

    Would a 1976 20HP l.U. work for a 1972 20HP motor? Also, does the 1976 have that pitting problem on the shaft that needs sleeves? Thanks for the help.
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    20HP Mercury to small or am I asking to much of it?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqqi6DEeXkE This is a link to a youtube video I made this morning of my 1972 20HP Mercury pushing my 14 Deep V. It is rated for a 25, but the 1995 25HP Mercury I had for it seemed to weigh to much, but it really got this boat moving, no problems planing off in...
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    1972 20 HP Mercury prop question 2 or 3 blade

    Hi, I have a 1972 20 HP Mercury currently running with a 2 blade prop. Would I gain anything to buy a prop for this motor that is a 3 blade, being the exact same pitch ect as the 2 blade? Thank you in advance.
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    Grubbs stainless steel sleeves where to find them?

    Hi, I have a 1972 20hp Mercury and read where they have a carbon steel crankshaft. Someone said a company called Grubbs makes a stainless steel sleeve to put over them. Are they on the internet, I'd like to see one and find out how much they cost. Thank you.
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    1972 Mercury 200 20 HP Ignition question

    I was told that the ignition on this motor would cost $500 if it goes bad, and that they do like to go bad. Was this guy blowing smoke or is it the truth?:confused:
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    What years are the L.U. weak on 20 HP mercury's?

    I remember hearing the lower units on the Mercury's are weak, does anyone remember the years to stay away from?
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    Splash guards enough?

    I bought a 1988 Alumacraft V-14 last year rated for a 25 HP. I took it up to Northern WI last year, and with a 25 HP outboard, 2 batteries, gas tank, and trolling motor in the back, it sits about 6-8 inches above the water line. It happened to rain maybe 1 inch in a downpour with waves blowing...
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    Questions about putting the magneto back on.

    1957 18 HP Johnson. I just replaced the coils, points, condensers, spark plugs, and a top seal for the crankshaft. I'm now trying to put the magneto back on the powerhead. First question, my magneto is hard to put over the crankshaft and breaker cam, how am I suppose to line up the screws in...
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    Lower shift rod change question

    Hi, I have a 10 HP 1955 Johnson that I have the gears exposed down in the skeg. I can't get to the shift rod unless I take the gears out, can someone tell me the safe way to do this so I can get access to the shift rod under the gears?
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    Crankshaft seal parts # request 18 HP Johnson

    I need the parts # for a crankshaft seal on a 1957 Johnson 18 HP. I can't find it on the internet, I sure would appreciate the help!
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    What is my parts # for a carb Float 1957 18HP Johnson

    Hi, I bought a 1957 18HP Johnson and want to buy a carb float for it. I can't find the part # any where for a Sierra float. Anyone know if the one that fits the 1969 and later 18 HP Johnsons would work?
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    1958 Johnson 18 HP starting today

    I finally tried out the 1958 Johnson today, here's what happened: 1. It didn't want to start unless I had it going fast in neutral. I'd get it started then turn it down. I tried a long time starting it where it was marked on the tiller before I tried it in fast. 2. It sounded great, but when...
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    Carb float question for a 1958 Johnson 18

    Hello, I was looking at a carb for a 1958 Johnson 18 HP that I got cheap as a back up. I have a Selco book for this motor from the library and I have one question. On step 4-12 in the book, it says to remove the pin holding the float in the bowl cavity. It says while lifting it out observe...
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    1958 Johnson 18 HP water pump changing questions

    Hello, I've taken the lower unit apart from the motor, no problems there. It was missing the crankshaft o-ring, impeller was worn, so I have those parts ordered in the kit. Just some basic questions. The shift rod came out with the lower unit. Is this correct or does it need to be...
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