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    9.9 cam replacement

    I have the chance to pick up a 9.9 at a good price, BUT, the cam gear, and looks like the top end of the camshaft broke off when the engine fell off its stand. How hard is the cam to replace on these motors? Thanks
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    15hp Chrysler won't start

    Today, I was given a 1978, 15hp 20" shaft outboard, yes given:D. Supposedly it runs, but I haven't been able to get anything but a "bang" out of it, twice actually. I have a 12ft sears alum boat to mount it on, but plan that, if the long shank does not work out, I will try to swap it for a...
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    Dumb question (OK be nice, it's just a thought)

    Given the trend towards restricting lakes to 4 stroke only, and since new motors cost more then I have in boat, motor and trailer combined, I got a crazy idea, for if and when the local lakes become restricted. Is it possible to remove the power head (old 6hp Johnson) and adapt a similar sized...
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    Long shank OK?

    I hope this in the right forum, but here goes. I have a friend that's going to give me a 15hp 2 stroker (don't recall brand) that has some running issues (cause(s) to be determined later) and I was toying with the idea of sticking it on my little 12ft alum boat. It currently has a short shaft...
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    First post and already want to say THANKS!

    Let me start off by saying I found this forum out of frustration, probably like a lot of folks. I have a '72 6hp Johnson, and have been having a few "issues" with it of late. The motor has sat for a year or so, since I last used it, due to moving and building a new home, yada yada. Anyway...
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