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I have been having problems with this outboard since day 1, seems like this engine has not been used in more than a decade. The symptoms it is having is that it looses power and seems to be running in only 1 cilynder on full speed , but this does not happen all the time, for instance i took it...
I have a 75 HP 1983 Johnson OB that only starts with idle bar up everytime, it does not matter if the engine is warm. I have replaced wires, spark plugs, carbs cleaned up, new control cables, new impeller. Any ideas.
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cenrique
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Can someone please be so kind to tell me the weight of a 17 ft MFG Boat 1970. I will appreciate it
Cenrique
I have a 75 hp Johnson with trim thats making a cracking noise every time i raise the trim, and the other issue is that when i try to lower the trim down i have to manually do it because it will stay half way down. I noticed that that the noise comes from the Trim Rod. I have already filled the...
I have a 75 hp Johnson with trim thats making a cracking noise every time i raise the trim, and the other issue is that when i try to lower the trim down i have to manually do it because it will stay half way down. I noticed that that the noise comes from the Trim Rod. I have already filled the...
Can someone please tell me the weight of this type of boat. I have a winch that i need to place this on the trailer and the winch says weight capacity is 1050, so i just want to make sure this winch would be able to handle the boat weight. Thanks in advance.
I have a 75 hp seahorse johnson 1983, 3 cylinders, two stroke. Today i put it in the water and it only went to 15 miles per hour, seems like of the cylinders is failing because the motor seems very lazy.Test compression is good on 3 cylinders, carbs just cleaned up, new spark plugs. Any ideas of...
I bought this 1983 75 hp Johnson outboard which the trim does not seem to work. I was told by the previous owner that i probably need to drain or bleed the lines in order to work, is this true? any advice will be appreciated.
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cenrique
I am new at boating, and i have in mind purchasing a MFG boat, is this a good reliable boat?, any reviews will be appreciated.
I am planning on using it for light ocean fishing.
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I am a newbie at boating, and i was wondering who makes Mariner Outboards and if they are good and reliable outboards. There is a guy selling a 15 hp mariner and he does not know why it does not start and he's selling it for $300, do you guys think its worth it,, please any advice.
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I have a 1996 4 hp Johnson engine that needs he top part cover. I called so many places to order the cover but they told me that they dont make them anymore. Can some please help if you know any place where i might be able to find it. The model is J4REDD.
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I have a 1968 Johnson 5 hp that runs for a minute or two and dies. Could it be that the gas i have is over 6 months old, or spark plugs? any advice?
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CB
I have a 5 hp Johnson ob that everytime i put it on neutral it turns off. Is it a bad gas line? does it need carb work?. Can somenoe please tell me what could be causing this problem?
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Carlos
I am new at boating and i would like some help regarding winterizing a 5 hp Johnson outboard. I am going to be storing this engine in my basement for the winter and I wanted to know if i still need to winterize even though its going to be indoors? Would it be safe to store it without winterizing...
can i use any kind of trolling motor on saltwater?, because i have a 1.5 hp die hard trolling motor. Would that be safe to use in saltwater, any help would be appreciated it, thanks.