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    overheating

    Hi all, My buddy has a 40hp merc outboard and it overheated on him the other day. (oops serial#5899159) he changed the water pump impeller last year in the spring and ran it all last year with no problems and got it out for the first time this year and it overheats any ideas? He said there are...
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    wards seaking

    Hi,<br />I have a wards seaking 7 hp. <br />model # 1700-1-106c<br />serial # 382765<br />type # xtv27007B<br />Could someone tell me the year and the spark plug i am suppose to run in it.<br /> Thanks in Advance,<br /> Joe
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    year and model #

    Hi All,<br />I may have over looked the model # but I found the serial# can =any one give me some info on a <br />light twin 4hp with the serial #4006E-E01879?<br /> Thanx,Joe
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    How often to decarb and any other maintainance

    Hi,<br />I have a 1 year old 25hp 2 stroke merc on its 5 tank of fuel,I was wondering how often I should decarb the motor and if there are any other maintenance I should due other than lower unit lube.Also it seams to smoke alot even after the first tank of breakin oil{when bought new ran double...
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    what year?

    Hi,<br />My buddy just puchased a boat with a merc on it. He dosn't know what year or hp it is,he thinks it might be a 135 hp from the 70s or 80s can you all help. The number he gave me on the tag by the transom mount was seral #3115143.<br />thanks Joe
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    Can anyone tell me what year my sears is?

    Hi all,<br />I have a outboard that reads sears on the hood and it says its 3.5 hp but needs some parts can anyone tell me the year? The tag says model #<br />60920 117918a but its hard to read.I have looked at the sites that are crossref. for sears but I cant seem to find this model.<br...
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    hydrofoil

    Hi,<br />I have a 2003 merc 25 hp and a 14 ft starcraft SeaFarer 14 L LW boat that weighs about 390lbs and need to get on plane faster so I am taking the advice and wanting to puchase a hydrofoil.I have been looking at many kinds and was wondering if you guys have any futher advice.The ones I...
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    getting on plane

    Hi,<br />I have a 14ft starcraft with a merc 2 stoke 25 hp fishing boat and when i am by my self I have a hard time getting on plane, is there something i can due to the motor or something else that could help this out i am a big man and weigh @320 <br /> <br />thanks Joe <br...
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    merc 2003 25 hp getting on plane

    Hi,<br />I have a 14ft starcraft with a merc 2 stoke 25 hp fishing boat and when i am by my self I have a hard time getting on plane, is there something i can due to the motor <br />(different prop,ect.) I could change to help this out.<br />thanks Joe
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    OIL COMING FROM AROUND PROP

    Hi,<br />I recently bought a 25 hp merc. (new 2003) and just finshed first tank of fuel witch was double mixed for break in.yesterday when i came off the lake i noticed some oil or lube mixed with water (whiteish)coming out of the prop.Is this a result of the extra oil not being burned or is...
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    4 stroke vs. 2 stroke??????

    Help please,<br />I am looking at a 16 ft sylvan super red snaper and plan on useing it for a variety of fishing should i go with 2 or 4 stroke.<br /><br /> Thanks,<br /> joe
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    what year and hp?

    hi all,<br />i was wondering if any one could tell me of a cross ref. chart for these out boards or tell me what year and hp a model p95 yamaha outboard would be thanks.
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    need parts

    Hi,<br />I have a 1963 johnson 5.5 hp model # CD-20R<br />serial# 2390063,and I could use some help getting<br />it Back together.I need decals for the cover, a shift lever and carb rebuild kit can anyone help?
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    Float level?

    I have just bought a non-running johnson 5.5hp<br />model# cd-20R made in 1963.I have got it running buy cleaning the carb but it is running real rich.I read that the initial hi and low speed settings should be set a 1 complete turn for the high speed needle and 1 1/2 for the low speed needle...
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    not running too well

    I just bought a 1963 johnson 5.5 hp and cant get it running.It starts and idles if i close the bottom screw (dont know what its for)its maked leaner\richer.I pulled the carb apart and cleaned, installed new plugs.any oyher suggestions?
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    older johnson outboard

    older johnson outboard Hi can anyone tell me the year of my johnson ob and tell me fuel/oil mix and spark plugs I am soposed to use? I think it is a 1963.<br />hp.-5.5<br />model#-CD-20R<br />serial#-2390063
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