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    Mariner 9.9 no sparks.....

    Been stood for a couple of years, not getting a spark. I have a Clymer manual which has wiring dia's but no ignition testing info. Any help appreciated.
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    B100 - cant budge motor!

    Got the motor very cheap knowing it had problems.... Was told the splines in the the prop must be badly worn as it was loose - changed the shear pin and thats fine now, no splines to wear! Cleaned carb and it starts first pull every time, runs smooth and quiet. Water in the oil was problem 3...
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    Mariner 8hp lose power on full throttle

    It's been a while since I was here, but to see the news that "You last visited: December 31st, 1969" was a surprise! I'm sure I've been here since then!!! Anyway.... Mariner 8hp, starts first or second pull every time. Ticks over fine, runs up to about a third or half throttle OK. Wind the...
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    There's a hole in my motor........

    .....but only a small one!<br /><br />Merc 402 which runs well but seemed to have water running down from the top of it while running, at faster rpm's it was being sprayed around by the flywheel.<br /><br />Took the lid off and found a small (3 or 4mm) hole in the top of what looks like a...
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    Where's my fuel pump?

    I picked up a (very cheap) Johnson from about 1960, pretty sure it's a 7.5 hp.<br /><br />Cleaned out carb, cleaned and set points, primed with bulb on fuel tank line and pulled starter.<br /><br />Fires almost every time, sometimes runs for a few seconds but then needs fuel pumping again before...
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    What's my motor?

    Bought an old Johnson (I'm fairly sure so far!) but am having trouble finding out exactly what it is.<br /><br />Only number which looks like an engine number is on a small (1 inch) circle with the Johnson "Winged horse" logo above it.<br />It is a little hard to see with layers of paint over it...
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