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I am thinking of buying a 20 hp merc motor and he says it reads 100 psi on both. It aparently starts and runs but rough.
I am going to look at it tomorrow. Any tips? Has a new fuel pump kit, and I would think plugs and such
Could use help figuring if this is set right it hits the flywheel and jams. I think it may be bent and the spring don't seem to do anything. I just bought it and this item does not seem to work correctly
I used to have a web site saved in my favorites "awakening a sleeping outboard" and another by the same guy about tuning a 5.5 hp and a 3.3 evinrude . and now it goes to a search engine type site. I seen the thread here on I boats with that same title but that site had pics and all. Does anybody...
Has any body ever had a coil test OK but put off a spark? I installed 2 new coils and tune-up kit. One side was fine the other nothing. Check every thing 2 more times. finally switched the good coil over ... SPARK. Tested the coil as per Doug...
I was just getting ready to order tune up parts for my 5 hp. And with all of the brands available and wide price differences I was wondering who's the best after market brand for ignition parts? Mallory, CDI, Sierra, I know that original equipment is the best in most cases. but probably the most...
I just bought and sold a 1.75 gamefisher Air cooled motor. it is made by tanaka and another site said to use "air cooled 2 cycle oil" what is the differences in the 2. I never knew there was different types of 2 cycle oil. I'd like to tell the guy that bought it but need educated myself. thanks
Can any one tell me anything about these 40 hp 1964 johnsons. I am concidering buying this hooked on a 59 starcraft. but dont want to give more than it's worth. I got a good guess on the boat not sure of motor. its one of those never had in water deal "must sell" etc...
When I was ordering the parts to seal the gear case on my 3 hp Johnson 54 jw-10 the tech said not to forget to use sealant between the case and the seal itself. He was very busy so I didn?t get to ask him what kind to use. Is this like a loctite kind of stuff? Also this is the first time I?ve...
the goal is to replace oil retainers pt#s 300599, and oil seal pt#301917, and of course the impeller #277181 .then install drive shaft . Now the Questions . Does the unit just pull out of the rear? it seems stuck Dont want to break anything. whats the best way to get the old drive shaft seal out .
This motor only has one knob for rich or lean. There's linkage that connects what I believe to be high speed and low speed adjusters. Does anyone know when adjusting rich to lean whether both are supposed to turn or does the bottom shaft stay idle? When adjusting the top shaft (i.e. the...
I recently bought a seahorse with a broken exhaust port. the previous owner said he's used it for years that way and never had any problem. The break was jagged so I cut the extra off to even it all up. I was careful not to get it too hot. could this broken pc damage anything else.
I'm new to using forums so forgive any mistakes I might make. I've just gotten start on my new project. I'm wanting to make a crappie, bass, cat rig. As you see I'm starting with a blank slate. The boat is 13.5' long w\ 54" beam. It has a few small leaks in the seams near the rear, as well as...
