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    2005 Mercury 50 ELPTO

    Hi, Near the top of the rear part of the Powerhead to the right of top spark plug is a barbed hose connector with a cut hose on it. Trying to figure out if it is where a temp sender should go or a a drain hose or something else? Picture attached. Thank You
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    1964 Johnson 60HP V4 Carb adjustment

    Hi, Motor was on old runabout and was able to get it started and seems to be circulataing water and shifting in and out of gear. It did seem to run a bit rough and had idle about 1500 RPM's. Looking for instructions on carb adjustment and or a service manual. Model: VXL-10S Serial Number...
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    2007 Twin BF50's all guages dead.

    All gauges, Tach, Trim, and AMP meter went dead. Is there a fuse somewhere that can cause this? Its on twin motors. I did check 2 sets of fuses under the cowling but they were all fine. Thank You
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    Nissan/ Tohatsu Oil Pump

    I have read several posts about these oil pumps leaking. My motor ,(2006 Nissan NSD90B), and has oil pump leak. After research I believe the oil pumps are the same or similar to those manufactured for some of the oil pumps used in the Mercury Optimax line...
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    Late 80's/early 90's Tohatsu 140HP and good?

    Hi, Looking at a used Tohatsu 140HP, (late 80's early 90's). I have had two 8HP Tohatsu''s which were the best motors I have ever owned. Curious what kind of feedback people have on these? Are they as Bullet Proof as the smaller Units? I currently have a Tired Yamaha 175 which has been a...
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    1969 Glasspar Tacoma Transom and Deck redo...

    Hi, Just bought boat and looking to replace the dry rotted transom, deck and rear stringers. I have some experience with Polyester Resin but none with marine epoxy. Read thru some awesome posts on G3/Glasspar transom/deck redo but having trouble with my material list. In the process of...
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    Older DF25 Jet question

    Hi, I have an older DF25, (I think early 80's). Runs but idles like a bear and I hope to be able to get it so do better. There is a jet you can remove from the outside top of the Carb and it looks as though it should have a tiny hole going all the way through, (from top to bottom), but it...
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    12' Sears Gamefisher Fiberglass "potato chip"

    Just bought this rig with hopes of using as a dingy dock boat here in socal. It had some really cheap paint on the bottom of the outer hull and a few leaks and a poorly done patch on a 6'' crack in the bow. I removed the the cracked area cut out all the cracked material and re-glassed the area...
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    1969 Johnson 6HP Carb question

    Hi, I followed several threads/instructions on adjusting the low idle speed which say to start by closing, (not too tight), the low idle screw then bringing it out 1 /1/2 turns.... On my motor it only runs if I bring it out 3/4 turn and runs best at 1/2 which seems not right. I took the carb...
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    Yahama 2 Stroke crack at Temp Sender Housing (updated with Picture)

    ****NOTE**** I added a picture showing the crack I am talking about. Options are. 1.) JBWeld. 2.) Marine Tex. 3.) Machine shop for weld. Any advise appreciated. Just noticed two cracks at the place in the block where the temp sendor goes. 1.) Is this a common problems on these motors...
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    40 HP Merc leaking water from spark plugs?

    Hi,<br /><br />Just bought boat and 40 HP Merc, (not sure of the exact year). I ran it in a trash can for a while and it was running very good. Took to the lake today for a test run. Again it was running very good and not running hot at all. I several times removed the cover and felt the...
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