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    Wha year model?

    How much tension should I put on the recoil spring after putting new pull rope on the spool?
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    Water pump

    No problem, just wanted to find out, never had an outboard before.Thanks for the answer!
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    Water pump

    I meant is there a pump within the engine,sorry I wasn't more specific.
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    Water pump

    Does a 1971 4HP Johnny have a water pump or just the impeller forcing water thru the engine?
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    Wha year model?

    I have a Wards Seaking 6HP model #vw6 52006.Can someone tell me the year of mfg.?
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    Leaking boat

    I have an Alumacraft 12' semi vee , 1976 model that I just got in a trade. I put it the water yesterday and I had a few minor leaks in a few places in the seams. Maybe 2 table spoons full in an hour that it was in the water . Not leaking around rivets, just between the over lapped metal. Best...
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    Can i put a different brand outboard on my boat

    You can put anything you want to, as long as it is not more HP than the boat is rated for .
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    Yamaha runs awesome, will not re-start after running???

    Could be low compression, or possibly fuel system is vapor locking. JMO
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    wiring boat for trolling motor

    Thanks Grandpa, I was pretty sure that was the answer I was looking for!
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    wiring boat for trolling motor

    Can I use the aluminum boat hull for ground, or should I run a separate wire for thr ground?
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    Location of impeller 1971 Johnson 4HP weedless outboard

    Thanks guys, have a great day !
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    Location of impeller 1971 Johnson 4HP weedless outboard

    Need to know the location before I tear into it !
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    Changing seals

    I have a 1971 Johnson 4 HP that runs like a dream,but I have water /oil mix in the lower unit . This motor doesn't have reverse . How difficult is it to change the seals ,and which one is the likely culprit ?
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    Kill switch/lanyard 4 HP

    What year did Johnson start coming with this ?
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    New Purchase ,what are your opinions?

    My son just bought an alumacraft 12' semi vee ,not sure of age .Came with a 2001 Merc .8 HP ,2009 trailer ,older 4HP johnny , two swivel seats . All for $900 bucks No leaking rivets in the boat. Water tested perfect ! Good deal or not ?
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    Looking,Looking,And LOOKING !

    I have searched the internet from one end to the other for a 7 1/2 x8 prop for my 1985 Mariner 5HP outboard .It's a shear pin style and I can't find a single one listed! HELP !
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    What should I do ?

    I have a chance to buy a 1985 Mariner 5 HP outboard.It's a one owner motor just completely serviced about a year ago,lower unit seals,new water pump,new spark plug,carb cleaned ,etc. .It comes with the owner's manual,original tool kit ,3 1/2 gal.remote tank,lower unit oil,and oil for the...
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    # of cylinders

    Is a 1985 Mariner 5HP 1,or two cylinder?
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