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    2.3L OMC Cobra random but progressive missfire

    Ok, here is the back story; 1987 Sea Ray with 2.3L OMC Cobra. Observations; Starts fine, idles well in neutral dockside. Underway at an idle there is a small, almost unnoticeable at first, misfire or stumble that occurs randomly. The severity of it grows the longer the engine is running but...
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    How to soften gaskets to minimize scraping

    Hello All, With regards to a tore down outboard motor, what is the best way to remove the stubborn gasket materials from the aluminium case pieces without scratching the aluminium? Is there something the surface can be soaked in to soften them for clean damage free removal? Thanks for your...
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    Hull Blemish/Crack Cause

    Hello All, I have a will cared for 87 Sea Ray Seville that is developing some blemishes/cracks in the hull at or below the water line. Any idea of a cause and corrective action? How common is this problem
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    What year Johnson 15hp Eng Cover will fit my 15A motor?

    Hello All, Does anybody know what years the Johnson 15hp fishing motor engine covers will fit the 15A motors used in the APBA Stock Outboard Racing? If you know exactly what years are legal that would be a bonus but I am also interesed in knowing what the full scope of fitment are. I lost one...
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    What Year Eng Covers will fit OMC 15A

    I am the new owner of a Johnson 15 hp engine that was purpose built for stock outboard racing and we lost the engine cover on the first time out. In my search for a replacement cover I wish to know what the breadth of years of covers that will fit this motor. I think it was built in 1987. I...
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    9.5 ID Help; Is J2559249 a good model number?

    I have a 9.5 Johnson that I am trying to ID in support of getting parts. I think the model number is J2559249; at least that is what I read on the little round tag/plug. This is the same kind of plug that I got a good ID off of on a Merc I also have. Is this a the right place for the Johnson...
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    Primer Bulb supposed to be hard or soft?

    Yes, I am for real. Should the tank primer bulb pump up hard or soft? I have an 1965 johnson 9.5 (at least I think it is a 65) that is acting up. It seems to be loosing power intermittlenly. When I pump the primer bulb I see fuel in the water. I pulled the cowlign and noticed fuel coming...
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    Merc 15 no start unless fuel is supplemented; won?t stay running unless same action

    My 15 HP OB Merc would not start (not even a hint of firing) unless fuel was spray injected into the carb and it would not stay running any longer than that spray would last. The tank bulb pumps up hard when squeezing and I don?t see any fuel in the water behind the boat. I took the carb/fuel...
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    Old Boat Identifaction help request

    Hello Everyone, Can someone help me to identify this boat? It was my Grandfather?s boat and no one in my family can remember the make, model or year. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Note the seating arrangement and the rear cockpit station. In my minds eye it had a different motor...
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