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    Head removal following salt water use?

    Hi all, I was recently at a Nissan/Tohatsu dealer and they recommended that I pull the powerhead apart to clean the passages after moderate usage for the last four years in salt water. I flush the outboard out at the end of the season in fresh water but not during as it's on a mooring. They...
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    water pump reassembly problem nissan 5

    Hi all, This afternoon decided to replace the impeller on my Nissan NSF5A outboard. Dropped the lower unit and replaced the impeller ok. Lined up the shift linkage, cooling tube and drive shaft and lowered to parts together but ended up with a half inch gap. Pulled apart and decided that...
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    Help with Johnson 6 Workhorse ID

    I have a newly received outboard and am having a hard time finding any info on it. The lower unit is marked E6RSM and the cowl is labeled Johnson 6 Workhorse. I've guessed at the oil ratio to be a standard 50:1 and replaced the existing Champion L77J4 plugs but am reluctant to adjust carb...
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