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    1992 Boat and engine info?

    Just purchased a 1992 17' Blue Water open bow boat with the 4.3LX (4bbl) engine and the Alpha 1 Gen II outdrive. I took it out to the local (Perris lake) lake last weekend for a shake down run. I was pretty happy with its ride and performance having come from a 14' Gregor fishing boat. These...
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    My new toy, yeah!!!

    Just purchased a 1992 17' Blue Water open bow boat with the 4.3LX (4bbl) engine and the Alpha 1 Gen II outdrive. I took it out to the local (Perris lake) lake last weekend for a shake down run. I was pretty happy with its ride and performance having come from a 14' Gregor fishing boat. These...
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    Hello Folks, looking for Blue Water boat info.

    Just purchased a 1992 17' Blue Water open bow boat with the 4.3LX (4bbl) engine and the Alpha 1 Gen II outdrive. I took it out to the local (Perris lake) lake last weekend for a shake down run. I was pretty happy with its ride and performance having come from a 14' Gregor fishing boat. These...
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    The bow bob's up and down onplane, Why?

    Just purchased a 1992 17' Blue Water boat with the 4.3LX/ Mercruiser drive. When I plane the boat and I try to trim the bow up at all, the boat begins to build up this bobbing action. If I trim the bow down, the problem goes away. What is this called and what causes it? Thank You in advance.
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    Torque steer problem fixed!!

    I tried to update a previous post and couldn't. A little background, I have a 1987 20 hp that had a VERY bad torque steer issue that trimming the motor in or out didn't help. When I purchased the motor, it had a rear corner of the cavitation plate broken off. I installed a fabbed piece of...
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    Where to sell 15 hp parts?

    I have a 15 hp carb and spare 8 pitch prop. I avoid Ebay as much as possible. Is there anywhere else that you have found that is a good place to sell this kind of stuff on line? Thanks
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    torque steer very bad! *UPDATE* FIXXED!

    Well its fixed! I installed a fabbed piece of aluminum to replace the broken corner of the anti-cavitation plate. I haven't TIG welded it on as of yet, as I have 3 bolts going thru the anode/trim tab holding the piece on very snugly. <br /><br />I also found that if I trimmed the motor to far...
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    Need help what year and size motor?

    My fater in law purchased what I think is a 1998 6 hp 2 stroke 2 cyl Evenrude outboard for $250. The dark blue paint was covered with a camo paint job. The previous owner removed the id sticker. I have only been able to guess at the year based on the date of MFG stamped on the flywheel (10/7/97)...
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    shipping advice needed for johnson 9.9

    I will be selling my 100 lbs 1976 9.9 on ebay when I get back from a week of fishing in the Sierra's, yahooooo!<br /><br />Anyways, what is the best method of shipping this type of motor? UPS, FedEx, Roadway or ? Is it better to crate the motor and add more weight or pad it and box it?<br /><br...
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    1986 Merc 20hp no spark in 1 cyl, fixed!!

    Faulty switch box did it. Two trips to two different lakes confirmed running good. To all of those who helped, Thank You.<br /><br />Makes my 14' gregor "haul the mail". A little longer to get on plane at 6,800' than the 1,800' lake. But sooooo much better than the 9.9 it replaced.<br /><br...
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    best place to sell my 1976 9.9 outboard and a 15 hp carb?

    I hate the ebay way since they charge you fees up front and again after you sell. By the time thet collect all of their fee's, you've lost most of your money.<br /><br />I have an electric start 1976 9.9 with ALL new ignition parts (both coils, plugs, points, condensors and pick up coil), water...
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    86 25 hp, where to get used tiller handle and carb?

    I am looking for a reliable source of used parts. I keep my eye on ebay, but its a waiting game. <br /><br />Thanks
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    where to get 20 hp used parts? outboard junk yards?

    I would like to convert my cable operated 1986 20 hp to a tiller drive, any ideas other than keeping an eye on e-bay? Any names of places or links would help me.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Reccomended spark plugs for my 1986 20 hp?

    What does Merc reccomend as the correct plug and what brand do you guys find work best in this non thermostate engine?<br /><br />Thanks for the help.
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    1992 20 hp no spark to bottom cyl, what could it be?

    Hello guys and gals. ser#0A921206<br /><br />I just purchased a used motor and I went to test run it at home. It idled very rough and was slugish on power. I found only one cyl. was getting a good spark. Here is what I did.<br /><br />1. Compression test showed 95 psi in both cyls, motor is...
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    1976 Johnson 9.9 and 1998 Evenrude 8 hp Q's

    I am lloking for a source for a 15 HP carb to put on my 9.9 to up the power. How much is a used 15 hp carb worth? Has anyone tried installing a different kind (motorcycle or ?) of carb with good results. I understand the linkage is totally different, but there has to be a better way than paying...
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    Spare Johnson 9.9-15 prop 4 sale.

    EDIT: Sorry, Randy.<br /><br />No buying or selling on the message boards.<br /><br />Try the Thrifties. http://www.iboats.com/boats/marine--1/thrifties--107
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    Lower plug fouling & water on spark plug issues solved!

    1976 9.9 had been fouling the lower spark plug. After resolving a weak spark issue I continued to foul the bottom plug only, but not as quickly. So I installed a new head gasket and exhaust cover plate gaskets. <br /><br />No more water on the plug, but still fouling the lower spark plug.The...
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    Lower plug fouling & water on spark plug issues solved!!!

    1976 9.9 had beef ouling the lower spark plug. After resolving a weak spark issue I continued to foul the bottom plug only, but not as quickly. So I installed a new head gasket and exhaust cover plate gaskets. <br /><br />No more water on the plug, but still fouling the lower spark plug.The...
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    questions on plug fouling

    1976 9.9 fouls the bottom plug. I have replaced ALL ignition components (driver coil, ignition coils, points, condensors and plugs), rebuilt the carb, checked the fuel pump diaphram, cleaned all grounds and verified the reeds are fine. I'm running 50 to 1 mix.<br /><br />My question is, my...
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