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    battery keeps dying

    After getting a new 5.0fi motor in my Four Winns, i've noticed that my cranking battery keeps dying if left switched on. I currently have my house and cranking batteries separate, and i find that if i keep my switch on overnight, the cranking battery dies, forcing me to use my house battery to...
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    Stalling at low RPMs rebuillt 5.0fi

    I have a 96 four winns that has exhibited intermittent stalling issues at low rpms for some time. This problem has actually spanned 2 different motors as my first motor had its oil changed improperly which led to the installation of a new block. Its a 5.0fi ford mated to a volvo sx outdrive...
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    Whinning Fuel Pump

    I noticed a very loud whine on the fuel pump of my 1996 5.0L Volvo penta powered Four Winns. More often than not when it whined, it stalled. I was able to limp home, but I am thinking i obviously need to replace the fuel pump. I would prefer to do it myself, can anyone give me an idea of the...
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    1992 20hp shift linkage adjustment

    I started another post on this, but i think i framed my question wrong so i deleted it. Anyway, after doing some work on my 20 hp lower unit, upon replacement of the LU the shift rod is now way to long. i know this because when i bolt everything on, the shifter (this is a manual tiller motor)...
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    changed my impeller now i'm stuck in forward gear

    I decided to be proactive this season and after about 3 years (i bought it then) i've decided to change the impeller on my 1992 20HP Johnson (J20CREN). After lots of fuss, i finally got the lower unit off, picked up my brand new omc water pump kit, changed everything. Upon putting the lower...
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    power for trolling motor and fish finder

    I recently acquired a fish finder and electric trolling motor for my 14' sea nymph. What battery should I get to power these accessories? I do not have an electric starter, so the battery would only be used to run the fish finder and trolling motor, then charged when not in use....<br /><br...
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    Power options

    I have a 92 Johnson 20HP. I have a few accessories I am interested in running off the motor (fish finder, lights). What do I need to do so that I can do this with my motor?<br /><br />any help is appreciated...
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    gas for 2-stroke 20hp

    recently aquired a 1992 Johnson 20hp outboard. The previous owner always used 93 octane gas -- should I continue with that, or can I go down to 87?
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    How to make a trailer

    I have access to the materials and a welder but I have been told that welding galvenized steel is dangerous. Is that true? If so how does one make a galvanized trailer?
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    bearing size

    Can I figure out my bearing size from the size of my bearing buddies? My bearing buddies are 1.980". My trailer is a single axle setup to tow a small aluminum boat. This would be helpful for me since I want to pick up some bearings before I pick up my trailer...<br /><br />thanks
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    Johnson year and model

    I have a S/N of a Mid 90's Johnson that I wanted to find out the spec on:<br /><br />G03033201<br /><br />Any help is appreciated...
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    Mercury motors from Canada

    Does anyone have any information on the special Mercury program on outboards? Supposedly they send new motors every year to fishing camps in Canada. In return older motors are returned to Mercury, serviced and sold to dealers who then sell them to consumers (I think iboats even has some). <br...
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    1996 or 1997 or 2001?

    I am looking to make a Mercury 20M purchase and can't decide which motor to get - the 96, 97, or 01. All the same model. The 96 is cheapest, the 97 is $100 more, and the 01 is $300 more.<br /><br />I am thinking that the 96 is the way to go since these motors are all the same model, but the 01...
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    What hp for my boat?

    Need to put an outboard on an aluminum boat with the following specs:<br />14' long<br />175 lbs total weight<br />16" transom<br />62" beam<br />Max HP: 25<br /><br />Primary use will be to travel on some bigger lakes 10 miles or less with 2 guys and gear totaling no more than 700lbs. Primary...
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