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    9.5 Carb Rebuild Step-by-Step

    Is there a step by step procedure for a 9.5 carb rebuild? I have the parts catalog and the service manual. Neither of which have step by step instructions. Am I supposed to look at the parts catalog and and identify the parts in my rebuild kit and swap them out? I've heard that this is very...
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    9.5 Died Slowly

    On my way back to the boat ramp and my 1965 9.9 Johnson Seahorse MQ-11 died. It went from full RPMs to 0 in about 10 seconds. It sounded like it was slowly running out of gas, but there was plenty and pressure in the fuel line squeeze bulb. Any idea where I should start diagnosing the problem...
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    Jon Boat Anchor Rope Length

    What's the average length of your anchor rope if you've got a Jon boat? Figure for catching bass, I don't need to be anchored to anything deeper than 20 ft. Anyone?
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    How far can you trailer your boat?

    Was wondering how far I can take my boat. I've got a 1436 Jon boat with a single axle trailer. The Tires specs say 480 x 12B (whatever that means) and have five lugs. Tire pressure is 60 psi. Trying to figure out if I can trailer my boat to different lakes and ponds 50 miles away or should...
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    1965 9.5 HP Checklist

    What are some items I should examine to ensure my motor is running well? I figure compression test is at the top of the list. What about examining the water pump and impeller? I opened the top and was AMAZED how clean it was to be 50 years old. Any advice on checking the water pump and impeller...
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    9.5 Seahorse Won't start

    Hello all, I'm new to the forum and a first-time boater. I recently purchased a boat with a '65 9.5 Johnson Seahorse. Took it out on the lake and it ran like a champ. Ran it for about 10 minutes. Shut here down, trolled a bit. Then I tried to restart the motor, but I couldn't get the throttle to...
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    1965 9.5 HP Seashorse won't click into start position

    Hello all, I'm new to the forum and a first-time boater. I recently purchased a boat with a '65 9.5 Johnson Seahorse. Took it out on the lake and it ran like a champ. Ran it for about 10 minutes. Shut here down, trolled a bit. Then I tried to restart the motor, but I couldn't get the throttle...
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