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    1976 ss-235 Part information

    I just purchased this boat. It is missing the swingdown portion of the rear swim ladder. Does anyone know the brand or where I can find one ? ALSO I would like to know where I can find the front window vent "hinges" the plastic arms that keeps them closed or open. I can't find the club website...
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    Bogging down

    Problem: I have to push in on my "key choke" when throttling up to keep it going. Otherwise is boggs down and dies. Once it is up to speed it is fine? Tried different gas tanks and lines to the engine. fresh plugs????? THANKS"
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    "No giddy up and go??"

    I have a 1984 Evinrude 75 hp. I had the powerhead rebuilt and the carbs rebuilt. It is still in the break in period and I am running heavy oil/gas ratio. If I easy into the throttle it will go. If I goose it it boggs down. Any Ideas what is causing it? Is it the heavy gas/oil ratio? Any help...
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    1979 115 Johnson

    I plan on buying one from a local marina for 1200 bucks. Owner said its in great shape and good compression. Are these good motors? Any problems with them or are they bullet proof? Thanks Nate
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    1984 Evinrude 75hp

    I just purchased this motor. I have no history on it. Put a new water pump and starter on. I got it running on carb and choke cleaner. It is leaking fuel out of the small rubber tubing going to the carbs, which I need to replace. QUESTION: when running it smokes like I am fogging the engine...
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    Overheating?

    This in reference to my exhaust manifold on my straight six cylinder chevy. I put a new water pump on it. I am getting water into my manifold and it is flowing out of the manifold. What should the temperature be for the exhaust ports going into my block? My friend is getting a gun or whatever to...
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    Over Heating

    I have a 1968 John Allmond with a mercruiser straight 6 cyl. The manifold gets way too hot. Here is what I have done: New impeller in the outdrive Took water pump off engine. metal impellers look fine and it spins on the shaft fine. no excessive play and does not leak. Ran motor with new...
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    6hp no spark

    I have a 6hp Johnson, WHite cowling with a green shaft. The Model #is partially missing. It ends with 24S Ser#J2815652. I only have spark on 1 of the 2 spark plugs. I checked the plug and it is good. Is it hard to do a tune-up? Do I have a bad coil? any info would be great Have a Merry...
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