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    circa 1988 60HP mercury s/n A108912 has spark and fuel - wont start

    Motor has run well for three seasons. Started fine after winter. Has been in driveway for 5 weeks awaiting launch while I traveled for work. Tried to start today. Motor turns over fine. Spark at all three cylinders. Fuel delivery seems ok. Only anomaly I notice is that carb flappers remain...
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    60 HP Mercury o/b No spark at any cylinder

    Motor S/N 108912 - I think it is 1988? Started motor with boat on trailer - no problem. Launched boat - motor started no problem. Ran boat for 15 minutes to yacht club to pick up dingy. Shut motor down for 5 minutes. Would not start and hasn't since. Gas is new. Checked for spark and found there...
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    Looking for links

    I am new to pontoon boating and have purchased a 1988 24' Aqua Patio 'executive cruiser'. I plan to keep it on a mooring and am looking for suggestions as to the best way to keep it covered to protect it from rain, sun and bird droppings. Any and all suggestions gratefully accepted. Also looking...
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    replace impeller on 8 hp Johnson J8SRL

    My 1984 sailmaster 8 (extra long shaft) has recently started not to pump cooling water. I was testing the engine in a 55 gallon drum when the indicator stream first started to get hot, then started sputtering, then turned to steam. I stopped the engine and now want to troubleshoot.<br /><br />I...
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    oil to gas ratio - 1984 johnson 8 hp - J8SRL

    Anyone able to confirm proper gas to oil ratio? My guess is 50:1 but I would appreciate confirmation.
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