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    Problem with Honda 5hp carberator

    I have totally taken it appart 3 times and completely cleaned everything (trust me, it's clean) and this carb still has a pesky intermitant problem. One day, the motor will run perfect and whenever I'm done, I run the gas out and put back in storage, then I take it out and gas will poor out of...
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    2010 Merc 15? Is there a kit available for electric start?

    I wish that I would have opted for the electric start when I bought this motor because it's a bear to start when it's cold. Does anyone know if there is an electric start/charger kit available? Best regards, Tronald
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    1979 6hp Johnson cuts out.

    The motor runs really good, but when I'm tooling along WOT, it will just stop in it's tracks. This doesn't seem to be a fuel issue, and even if I use the prime bulb when it cuts out, it makes no difference. Any ideas?? Best regards Tronald
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    Decal kit for 86' Evinrude 6hp??

    Does anyone know of any outfit that carries a decal kit for a 1986 6hp Evinrude? I can't find anything anywhere and it's very frustrating because the only thing wrong with this motor is the scratched off decals. Best regards, Tronald Esterhaus
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    2008 25hp Merc problem

    A buddy of mine has a 2008 model year (just out of warranty) 25 hp (model F25ELPT) that after running for about 5 minutes sets off a constant beep and cuts down to very low rpms. The red oil light is also on, but the oil is nice and clean and up to level. The cooling system seems to be...
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    G3 V14 Guide series any good?

    I'm looking for a new 14' boat and they have one at the local marina that I've never heard of. It's a G3 V14. These any good? The price seems nice. Tronald Esterhaus
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    New 2011 Mercury 15 hp 4 Stroke hard starting

    I just bought this motor new and when it's cold (first start) it is VERY hard starting. I do just as the owners manual says and prime it twice and pull the choke and pull that cord until my eyes turn yellow:mad:. Once started, it will start first pull there on out. Any ideas? Tronald
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    Gas pouring out of Carb on Mariner 40

    This is a 96' Mariner 40hp 2 stroke oil injected 4 cylinder engine and gas is pouring out of the mouth of the lower carberator. Is there anything that commonly causes this on these engines? Stuck float or needle and seat? Any thoughts? THANKS, Tronald
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    6HP Evinrude decal kit???

    I just picked up a 1986 Evinrude 6hp that is in great shape except for the cowl:(. I would like to repaint it and put a new decal kit on but I can not find the decal kit anywhere!:confused: The engine number is E6RCDE. Anyone know where I can find one?? Best regards, Tronald
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    Problem with 2002 Nissan 6hp 4 stroke.

    I just bought this thing and took it out and it was really hard starting, but when I did manage to get it started, it seemed to run fine except for when I opened it up. It started doing this weird thing where it would act as if the prop were slipping and then it acted like it was out of gas and...
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    1996 8hp Honda

    I have an 8 horse Honda, 1996 vintage and I have one complaint about it. The mechanism that is housed in the trottle grip that's supposed to be adjustable for throttle tension doesn't work so well. I like to troll a lot and keep the throttle at a steady rpm without constantly messing with it...
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    Tohatsu 15 4 stroke any good for trolling?

    Some time back, I rented a couple of outboards up in Northern Ontario that were both 15 hp 4 strokes. One was a Johnson, the other a Mercury and both were short shaft and mounted on identical 14 foot rentals. The Mercury was the superior of the 2 and it didn't need a trolling plate to keep the...
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    In the 40's and 50's????

    Were small outboards all the rage in the 40's and 50's? I mean, you still see these old relics on Craig's list and if you go out to the local lakes, many of them are STILL putzing around. Were they just made better back then and lasted forever or did every Tom, **** and Harry own an...
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    Honda fuel line connectors???

    I went to the local Honda store to purchase a set of fuel line connectors for a new fuel tank and hose (BF8A outboard) and the guy told me that I had to buy the 2 connector kit (male and female) and it was quite expensive. The old ones look like OMC, but I'm not real sure. My questions are...
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    8hp Honda fuel and timing questions.

    I just purchased a used (circa 1995) 8hp Honda that is in very nice condition, but doesn't run right. The guy said that he has to keep priming the bulb to keep it running and it runs rough when it does run. I did notice upon inspection that the timing belt is somewhat loose. I will go ahead...
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    Are Chrysler/Force small motors junk?

    I have the opportunity to purchase a 7.5 Chrysler (70's vintage) and a Force 15 (80's vintage) and they look to be in good condition. Most people that I talk to say that these motors are really bad. Is this true? Did they make some things that were good and some bad and the bad ones just...
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    Honda 5hp valve lash adjustment?

    I have a 1986 BF50S Honda outboard and I was wondering if the valve lash is adjustable and if so, does anyone know the clearances when cold and the proceedure?? THANKS much!
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    HELP with Merc 25!

    Last Fall, my friend hit a rock with his prop and twisted the prop shaft and bent it a bit. Everything still worked (FNR) and the lower unit did not get cracked or develope a leak. We got a new shaft and seal kit and when I put everything together, on the bench it seems to be stuck in Forward...
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    8hp Evinrude mixture ratio?

    I just purchased a very slightly used 1988 8hp Evinrude that is in nearly unused condition. Anyway, is it really true that it uses a 100/1 oil gas mixture? Where the fuel line attaches, it has a sticker that says "100/1". I've never heard of such a low oil mixture. Thanks for any advise!
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    HELP with 25hp Merc

    I have a 95' 25hp Merc (SN# OC 151547) and I hit a rock and bent the prop shaft. I managed to remove the lower unit (took a while to figure out that there was a clip behind the starter to drop shift linkage) but I can not figure out how the prop shaft comes out. I removed the prop and there is...
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