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racerone replied to the thread Johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder model number question.

--As far as parts are concerned it is a 97 model all day long.-----Perhaps left over inventory sold in 99.

Jun 12, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread Johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder model number question.

Ignore the G at the end.

Jun 12, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread Running Rough at Idle.

Remove exhaust covers and look at pistons / rings.-------Chasing " carburetor and idle timing " issues is often futile

Jun 12, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread I Got Me a Mercury !!!.

A 6 HP Johnson / Evinrude from 1966 to 1979 are ideal.----The 66 to 76 used the universal ( low cost ) magneto.-----Need to know how to...

Jun 11, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread Prop Shaft Removal Trouble.

I would remove pinion gear.----Remove driveshaft.-----Propshaft might then fall out.

Jun 11, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread 2005 J115PLSOR intake overpressure/raw gas?.

Old rubber hoses not firmly attached.-----Or the " classic " phenomenon of lean sneeze on a 2 stroke.-----Also the reason that the VRO...

Jun 11, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread Mercury 7.5 HP, 9.8 HP Flywheel P/N question.

The 7.5 models usually have a sticker on the block.-----It says ---COMET----in white letters.------The 7.5 has basically the same...

Jun 11, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread 72 Evinrude power tilt & trim.

Electric tilt was available as an option in 72.--Check E-bay perhaps.---A CMC unit is your best bet today.

Jun 10, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread 2005 J115PLSOR intake overpressure/raw gas?.

A factory manual has the diagrams.----Does the " extra " smoke clear up after 10 seconds ?

Jun 10, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread 1956 Sea King by Gale 12D13 or 12D14 - Water Pump Issue.

Test in a bucket with water 8" above the impeller !!-----Your test on a lift did not work because a MOVING boat feeds water into the...

Jun 10, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread 2005 J115PLSOR intake overpressure/raw gas?.

Replace the hoses going to the fittings and put small zip ties on them!-----And " excess smoke " on startup is normal on a 2...

Jun 10, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread Spark plug location on coils.

The switch box may have each terminal identified as to where the wires need to go.!

Jun 10, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread 2005 J115PLSOR intake overpressure/raw gas?.

Are you seeing this " leakage " with the hose off a fitting , with the motor running?-----Is this part of the oil recirculation ?

Jun 10, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread 1956 Sea King by Gale 12D13 or 12D14 - Water Pump Issue.

Repeat.-----In a test bucket the water must be 8" ABOVE the impeller.----Most old time outboard shops would have that pump housing in stock.

Jun 9, 2025
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racerone replied to the thread Think I Screwed Up...

That is for your motor.-----But it is for the 97 models.------It should all be the same I think.

Jun 9, 2025

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