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    1986 DT 9.9 Swivel Bracket springs

    I recently picked up a 1986 9.9 and need some help with the springs on the Swivel Bracket. Here is what I am referring to (items #20 and #21. I assume under item #39, #21 is the smaller spring (#21) http://store.brownspoint.com/pdf/DT9.9(86-87).pdf How does one go about re-installing the...
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    Evinrude Fisherman 5.5 hp

    I just bought a Evinrude Fisherman 5.5 hp (max according to the plate on the cowling). Unfortunately, I do not know what year it is. The ONLY plate on the engine is under the spark plugs and it is a riveted plate that says 205112. Does this number signify model or serial number in any way...
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    Idle and Shifting

    I have a recently rebuilt 70 hp. I took it out yesterday and at the end of the day I noticed that it was idling higher than normal as I was puttering to the dock. When I cycled between neutral, forward and reverse, it did not transition smoothly, but almost like a grinding noise/feeling...
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    new to boating-engine question

    I was out on the lake yesterday breaking in a newly rebuilt Johnson 70 hp by puttering around at various RPM's. I was going to out the boat on a sandy shore at a local restaurant. I put the engie in IDLE and raised it to keep it form hitting the bottom. It was out of the water for maybe 15-20...
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    Engine Weight

    Does anyone know the approximate weight of a 1986 Johnson 9.9 2 Stroke?
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    2" tachometer

    Do 2" tachometers exists? I have room constraints on my console and want to replace my fuel guage with a tachomoter. I have a 2000 70 hp Johnson 2-cycle on my duck boat and if I can only have 1 guage, I would prefer a tach. I top the boat off after every outing, so running out of fuel will...
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    Elgin/McCulloch 7.5

    Good afternoon, I just came into possession of a 7.5 hp motor made by the McCulloch Corporation (according to the data plate). The data plate says the serial number is 64300750 - 2177. It does not contain any discreet information on model number. It has a Elgin rip cord. If possible, can...
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    Posi-Lube Dust Caps

    Does anyone know of a site that I can buy a few dust caps without spending $10 for shipping 3 ounces of rubber?
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    Flooding and newly rebuilt engine

    I am new to boating so please bear with me. I am breaking in a newly rebuilt powerhead on my "new" used boat. Yesterday when I was starting it, it fired up, then died. This happended 2 times. I then porceeded to flood then engine. After a few attempts (4 or 5), it fired back up. My...
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    Water in fuel system?

    I neglected to put in the plug in my Polar Kraft 1650 aluminum duck boat. By the time I got back to the launch site after parking the truck, the battery well was full of water (I will now install either an float switch or just install a new automatic bilge pump). The water rose to a level that...
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    Wiring harness question

    I had to get into my wiring harness this weekend to replace a horn. I put all the wires back into a budle with LOTS of electrical tape, but it seemed that they were originally wrapped with somehting far more sticky than electrical tape (I may be wrong here). I just want to be sure that it will...
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    Fuse panel

    I have a buss fuse panel on my polar craft that is located on the inside support of my console. Though sheltered from direct rain, it is still wide open to the elements. I need to replace it since one of the fuse clips weathered to a point it broke. Can I replace the panel with one that uses...
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    Fuel Tank Capacity

    Does anyone know off hand the fuel tank capacity for a 2001 Polar Kraft 1760HF?
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    Cost estimate for repair

    I have a 2000 Johnson 70 hp 2-cycle. It is in the shop having to have the carbs cleaned and they called and said they hear a knocking noise. The lower unit was just replaced because the prior owner wacked a rock. Perhaps the knocking is related to the damage. They said it will more than...
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    Leaking Greenish Oil

    I just had a lower unit repaired on a 70 hp 2 cycle. I brought it home and parked it in the garage. I left the transom saver on the engine/trailer. I noticed a small puddle of greenish liquid (oil or lube) coming off the scag. is this because the engine is at an non-vertical angle?
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