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    Looking for owners of 2001 Crestliner FishHawk 1700

    I am in the process of restoring my 2001 Crestliner 1700 FishHawk. I have removed all the interior plywood boards, replaced all the carpet and now am putting everything back together. It has taken me countless hours of hard work this spring and summer but she is looking like brand new again! I...
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    Kill switch on ignition no longer operational- do I need a new switch?

    Hi, The engine kill switch portion of my ignition key-push to choke switch (2001 Crestliner, with a 2000 Jonhson 90 HP) no longer shuts the engine down when the lanyard clip is pulled off. Can this be fixed or do I need to to replace the entire switch? and who sells these? they are not in the...
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    Question about carb rebuild on 1998 8 hp yamaha stroke

    Hi, I am almost done rebuilding the carb on my (new to me) 1998, 8HP Yammy and am stumped at one part about the fuel pump. The 2 check valves have a slight bend in them -beween the circular section and the straight arm section-which way should these be mounted facing towards the inner, diaghram...
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    replacement oil hose for a 2000, 90 HP Johnson?

    Hi, I need to replace a cracking oil feed hose going from the oil reservoir tank on the boat to the oil/fuel pump (VRO-OMS) on a 2000, 90 HP Johnson outboard, Model # J90PLSS. Can I use a good quality, A1 rated gasoline fuel line for the oil (1/4 Inner ID as the current one) instead of paying...
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    "Minn Kota power drive" trolling motor nowmakes groaning noise and has no more power?

    "Minn Kota power drive" trolling motor nowmakes groaning noise and has no more power? Hi all, My Minn Kota Power Drive trolling motor suddenly stopped working properly after working flawlessly for several years. The propeller now turns only up to about the# 3 setting, higher than that, the...
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    4 HP 91' Mariner needs rebuild -is it worth fixing?

    Hi , I have 1991 4-HP Mariner kicker used for trolling. Last year it overheatad due to water pump failure (my fault-should have replaced sooner). Replaced pump and new head gasket and lower power head gasket but engine still ran rough (lots of smoke and sometimes have to have choke partially...
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    Carb rebuild quick question

    Hi All, I'm cleaning & rebuilding carbs (my first time ever rebuild) on a 2001, 90 Hp, V-4, two stroke Johnson and have a question. The (OEM) needle valve rebuild kit comes with a nylon, valve seat gasket, and the original valve seat has none. Should I install the gasket or not? It seems to...
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    Anyone have link to OEM manual-2001 -90 HP Johnson?

    Hi Does anyone have a link to an OEM manual for a 2001, 90 HP Johnson? I have the Seloc manual for it but have heard it is sometimes inaccurate and want to double check procedures before working on my engine. Also, what is the proper torque spec for engine mounting bolts to aluminum transom...
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    Help- Separating powerhead from base

    Hi all, I'm somewhat familar with basic, auto mechanical repairs but totally new to outboards. I"m working on a 92', 4 HP, two stroke Mariner (made in Japan-Yamaha likely) and can't get the power head to separate from its base on the driveshaft housing. The 6 bolts (from the bottom) all came...
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    Oem vs. Sierra or Mallory

    Hi all, What a wealth of information this forum is. Thank you all for sharing! I am looking to replace water pump impellers on my main engine and trolling motors and (due to this economy) will have to do it myself rather than having a mechanic do it. I have ordered shop manuals and started...
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    What year is this 4 HP Mariner?

    Hi all What year is my 4 HP Mariner, Model 3B4, made in Japan, Ser.# 0A888804. I have looked all over the web but can't find the year of manufacture for service manual & parts (water impeller failed and it overheated, now need to fix :( I seem to have seen somewhere that these japanese motors...
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