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    Gas Tank Location

    Hi all I'm moving my portable gas tank(6gal) from the stern to the bow of a 14' boat to shift alittle more wt. up front. So I'm making a custom fit fuel line hose. My question is will I have a problem with the delivery of the gas from the tank to the outboard(yamaha F25hp)?? Thanks and I hoped...
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    Yamaha MDL # Needed

    Just got a 2005-25hp four-stroke yamaha motor. There is no model # on the ext. of motor just a label reading manufacture date 05-2005. I took off the hood and i can't find any numbers around the powerhead. Its a Long shaft, Elec. start, power tilt and comes w/remote controls(#703) Can anyone...
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    Beefed up Transom

    I am in the process now to go 4-stroke(yamaha-25hp) from a two-stroke(Evinrude 25hp) on my 14' fg Livingston skiff. The newer yamaha is alot heavier(40-50lbs) than the evinrude so i want to beef-up my transom. My idea is to install 1/2" ext. plywood on the inside of transom area and fiberglass...
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    Gas Valve

    I have a little Johnson 2hp (2r74e). Tried to start yesterday and as soon as I went to turn on the fuel shut off valve it leaked like crazy too much to start it. My question is there a seal, or washer in that little valve somewhere. I know they sell replacement gas valves for around 15 bucks but...
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    Volvo-Penta Outboard

    Looking at a 4hp Volvo penta used outboard to use as a kicker, looks and runs ok person who is selling wants 100 firm. My question is how do these VP stack up vs the evin, johnson, or merc. Is their a source for parts?(impellers, carb rebuild kits) Any feedback is welcome!! Thanks Wes
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    Impeller Replacement

    I have a 1993 nissan 3.5A-hp and I just finished rebuild of carb. I started it up today for the first time since I bought it two years ago. It fired up on the third pull but then noticed no stream of water, shut it down blew out hose and blasted a few shots of air from my compressor. Started it...
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    The Same Carbs?

    Hello, I have a 1993' Nissan NS3.5A ser.# 309-1-82266 outboard that needs a carb assembly, well I found a used carb Nissan NS3.5A ser.#309-1-68038 online, my question is this the same carb used on both motors. I talked to the person selling the carb and he has no idea what year his motor is but...
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    Do I need another carb?

    I have a 1993 Nissan 3.5hp and bought a rebuild kit for the carb. After taking the carb bowl off noticed that on one side ofpart that holds the float pin hinge was broken off: the part that broke off is nowhere to be found. My question is can I still use this carb or will I have to get another...
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    Throttle Sliding

    I have a little 74' Johnson 2hp (2r74E). I started to use it as a kicker-Trolling motor and it seems the throttle lever slides when I'm between the fast and start positions. Its a slow slide but every 5 min or so I have to throttle it back up towards fast. My questions is this normal for this...
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    Boston Whaler Inflatable

    Just bought a used inflatable 10' Whaler (bwc3h) 822k485 are the numbers on the plate. Does anybody know what year? and maybe a hp rating for this boat? Tried the bw website but came up empty. Thanks for looking
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    Tired of Trolling

    Hello folks, went fishing all day yesterday and i'm alittle sore in the back and wrist and the arm because of trolling with that tiller handle. My friend suggested that i get a clamp or some kind of attachment that connects the small kicker motor to the main motor so I can troll and steer the...
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    Can I use old two-stroke oil??

    A friend of mine just moved out of state and gave me some 3-5 year old two stroke oil mix. My question is can i use this oil with fresh gas? Will it effect the performance of my outboards any? The oil containers are opened but kept in a garage since last being used. Any advice people? Thanks...
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    Can't use Muffs??

    Hello folks, I just got a 96' 8 hp mdl# e8rleds and I had it in the barrel to start it. It started and ran fine but after taking the motor out and looking at the lower unit I notice that there's no water vent to attach a flushing muffs, so my question is everytime i use this motor (mostly in...
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    Manual, Gas/Mix for 8hp

    Hi folks just received a Evinrude #E8rleds outboard motor from a friend in exchange for some plumbing work. The plate on the motor reads 1996 and my question is Will a seloc manual(which I have) that covers motors up to 1990 help with this 96' motor?? I know there is a gap of 6 years or so but...
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    Fiberglass Repair

    Hello folks, I have alittle problem with my deck on my double hull Livingston boat. It had a joint/crack patch that was seprating (the work was done by the previous owner) so I thought no biggie just scrape & sand off the putty patch and re-fiberglass but as i started to scrape&sand the...
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