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    4 hp dual ignition & dual fuel merc

    I have a [ I think a 1974 ], 4 hp merc, that has duel ignition, and duel fuel setup. The SN is 5927371. I can`t find any parts breakdown with the duel system. Can anyone help me with this ?
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    Carb> question

    Working on a 1984 mariner 115 inline. The top 2 cyl ran lean and started to burn the piston. The 1/8 in. hose that goes from the venturi to the top of the float bowl was split.Will this cause a lean condition or is it an overflow?I It runs good on the mufs, but at higher speed it leaned out.(top...
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    90* crossflow, or 60*looper

    I am new to both of these motors. I found a boat in great shape, and a real good price. It is a 1995 , with a 1995 johnson 115. It is a 90* crossflow, not a 60* looper, whatever that means. From what I have been reading, the 60* is the better motor.I would like to hear some input on this, from...
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    Motor weight

    What would be the weight of a 115 mariner inline 6--1984? Need to compaire it to a replacement motor.
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    95 johnson 115

    Are these a good motor to buy, or should I get something else?
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    What used outboard to buy

    Looking for a used 115 hp. to 135 hp.motor to replace my 115 inline 6, mariner. The older johns & rudes used to be hard on gas, Are the 90s and newer any better? Looking at a 95 , 115 johnson, don`t know anything about them. I would appaicate your help.
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    Used motor--what to buy

    Looking to replace a 115 in line mariner, any sugestions? Looking at a used boat with a 96 , 115 johnson. Don`t know much about them. Would buy a used boat instead of keeping mine. I have always had mercks, good on fuel,with no problems. (older ones). I don`t know much about these newer...
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    melted piston top

    I have a 1984 mariner 115 hp inline 6. It has been running fine. Today I was running it half throttle and it started to make a little noise. It then started skipping. When I pulled the plugs I could see alumn.(number 2 cyl). on it. I looked in the cyl. and I could see a little damage on the...
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    Need sugestions on portable fish finder

    Looked at several fish finders, and need help. They are all humminbirds. One is the 343c, 345c 565 and 570. Some are color, and some not. Just doing some river fishing from a 14 ft boat. Needs te be self contained.[batt.] Looking to spend around 300 or so. Needs to be suction mount, but that...
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    gluvit

    When using gluvit to seal leaking rivets after they have been repeaned, do you have to paint the whole bottom of the boat, or just the rivets? Does this have to be done on the outside because of the UV? does this have to be painted over if you use it on the outside bottom? Does it come in...
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    Need A Fish Finder

    Have a 14 ft. alumn. boat, with manual start motor, and looking for a fish finder. I bought a eagle portable and it ate up batteries fast. They said If you were to use it sparingly it might last 8 hours. Took that back quick. Anyone have any exspearence with these? If I go bigger, what do I use...
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    No Spark

    I have a 1978 40gant [4 hp ] merc, and has no spark. Would it be the ign. box.[ they call it a switch box ]? Any way to check it out ? The box is 200+ dollers, Too much for that old motor. Is there any way to test the trigger piece and the top coils?
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    Leaking Rivetts

    Picked up a 78 starcraft alumn. 14 ft open fishing boat, and the rivetts are leaking mainly the ones that hold the ribs on. Is it possiable to repean the same rivetts,or do I have to replace them , if so do I have to put some kind of sealer on them before I do? It would not do any good to...
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    Can A Yamaha 9.9 Be Made Into A 15 Hp?

    The 9.9 seems to be the same engine specs as the 15 hp 2 stroke. Can this be done by changing the carb., and maybe the exhaust covers? Thinking about buying a new 15 [ 2 ] stroke, and might be cheaper to get a 9.9 and convert it. Any ideas on this, if so what part numbers, and what price?:)
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    NEW 25 AND 30 hp E/TEC

    I heard today that evenrude just came out with a 25 & 30 horse E/tec. Has anyone seen one yet? I would like to know what they weigh. The dealer is exspecting some in any day, but not much info. on them yet. The 25 runs around $3000 .
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    2 stroke or 4

    Need to up grade my motor. The question is 2 stroke or 4? I have a 14 ft almn. and need a 15 to 20 hp. Mecury would have been my choise, but they are tohatsu, which I know nothing about. Can you still get a 2 stroke, if so who makes it? Looking for a strong engine that is easy on gas. Any...
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    What make now? and 2 stroke or 4.

    I have always been a mercury man way back in the fiftys. They were mercurys. The new smaller ones are made by tohatsu. Mercurys have always been the fastest and most easy on gas,run forever and never brake down. I have had a lot of them,and all sizes,maybe I have just been luckey. Here is my...
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    bad oder in fresh water tank

    Have a boat with a 30gal. alumn.fresh water tank. I drain the system in the fall, and antifreeze the pump and lines. Then I blow the lines out. I leave the tank lines unhooked. When I fill it in the spring and let it set 3 weeks or more, the oder is real bad. I have to drain it all out and...
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