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    Anyone ever use Ballistic Prop's

    I have a 19 foot aluminum boat with a 120 Johnny on the back,and like all,I want more speed,to out run my loudmouth brother,who has a 115 on a 17 ft. glass.We are pretty even now,but I want more.I am running a 17 pitch OMC 3 blade alum. at 5800,and a 3 blade OMC 19 pitch at 5500.I am intrigued...
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    How hard to replace prop seal,old 10 hp merc.

    My cousin has a old 9.8 hp merc,,it also says kiehafer on the hood somewhere.We want to replace the prop seal.What is the best way to go around to it.Are these parts still available.
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    How much lower oil,older 10 hp merc.

    We just changed the lower oil in my cousins older merc 9.8 hp,it says kiehaefer on the hood,(I think thats how you spell it),thats how old it is.We let it drain,till it was done,and started pumping in oil,it only seemed to take about 4 ounces,is this normal,I am used to the 30 something on my 90 hp.
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    120 Johnson,Once again,best decarb method

    I just picked up a 1993 Johnson 120,and I want to decarb it.This motor spent it's time on a 7000 pound houseboat,so I assume it need's a good decarb.I know this topic has been beat like a rented mule,,but I want the best for my new outboard.What is the best decarb,,,i can get Seafoam...
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    1994 Mercury 35 hp,what's it worth.

    My buddy has a 1994(he thinks) 35 Merc.,no trim or tilt,and he wants to sell it.He wants to upgrade to my 90 hp Johnny,,,what would the 35 be worth,,he said it is in excellent shape,I assume all controls go with it.
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    1994 Mercury 35 hp,what's it worth.

    My buddy has a 1994(he thinks) 35 Merc.,no trim or tilt,and he wants to sell it.He wants to upgrade to my 90 hp Johnny,,,what would the 35 be worth,,he said it is in excellent shape,I assume all controls go with it.
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    How to tell year of motor.

    I am looking at a motor for sale tomorrow,but I would like to make sure of year.Is there a year on newer motors(supposedly 94)or do you have to decifer codes.It is a Johnson motor.
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    120 Johnson,,60 or 90 degree,loop or crossflow

    I am going to look at a 1994 Johnny 120 tomorrow,would this be a loop charged or crossflow,and which of the two is better.Also,would this be a 60 or 90 degree motor,,,,and is there a difference in these 2.Thanks for any input.
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    Is this motor worth it..

    I am going to look at a 1994 120 hp (not sure if Rude or Johnny)with trim and tilt. The guy wants 1650.00 for the motor.I will be checking the comp. and a few other items.Is this a decent deal.It was on a 7500 pound houseboat.it also comes with controls,2 props and cables,,although the cables...
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    How much difference between 115&120hp.

    My brother has a 1995 Rude 115 on a 17 foot Glastron,I am looking at dumping my 90 hp Johnny on my 19 foot Spectrum for a 1994 120 hp Evinrude.Will there be a noticeable difference in top speed with this jump in motor,,I currently run approx 37,,but sure would like to outrun my brother,,approx...
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    Are Plastic hinge seats any good.

    I am looking at putting some new seats in my boat,and my buddy has a boat shop,and in his new flyer,they have some seats that I like the look and price of.They are B&M seats,with a plastic frame,but they also have plastic hinges.Is this a bad thing,or are they pretty tough.Any and all info much...
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    Are Plastic hinge seats any good.

    I am looking at putting some new seats in my boat,and my buddy has a boat shop,and in his new flyer,they have some seats that I like the look and price of.They are B&M seats,with a plastic frame,but they also have plastic hinges.Is this a bad thing,or are they pretty tough.Any and all info much...
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    Are float chargers bad????

    I have a group 29 Interstate battery that I bought in may 2001,and I believe it it shot already.I keep it on a good float charger in the winter,but I thought that I would get more from this battery.My dad has a older Interstate battery in a old truck that never gets drove,and it lasted like 8...
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    Will controls from 86 fit a 96.

    I have a 1986 Johnny,and I would like to try my brothers 1995 or possibly 1996 Rude,,,would it be as simple as plugging in all the harnesses.<br /> Both motors have trim/tilt. I currently have a 90 hp on a 19 ft. aluminum boat,I want to see what his 115 will do,,,what is everyones...
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    Will controls from 86 fit a 96.

    Looking at upgrading my 1986 Johnny 90 hp,,,will my cables and control box work on a newer(1996)motor.If not,what will I need to replace.
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    How much difference between 90&115 hp.

    I am currently running a 90 hp johnny on a 19ft alum boat,which correlates to about 35-37 mph.How much difference would a 112 spl make,top end,,,hole shot etc.Are the 112s a good motor,,do not mind mixing gas,do that already.My brother has a 17ft glass boat,and he is running mid 40's with a 1995...
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    How good are Suzuki motors

    I am looking at getting a bit bigger motor for my boat,,currently have a Johnson 90,,,what are the Suzuki motors like.I know of a late 90's Suzuki 140,,are these decent motors,and are they rated at the prop,would this be a 3 or 4 cyl motor,and is it a inline motor.Any and all info appreciated.
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    90 Hp Johnson,which hydrafoil best

    I know that this question has been beat to death,but I want to perk up my 1986 Johnny 90,on a 19 ft alum boat.I know that there is a few different foils out there,and I know that everyone has a opinion on this subject.Is there a difference in the Stingray,,and the newer XP model,,it seems to be...
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    Is newer 90 hp stronger than older 90 hp.

    I am currently running a 1986 Johnny 90 hp w/tilt& trim,and like most guys,I want a little more.(It trips my frog that my brother can out run me) I have a 19 ft aluminum Spectrum,which I really like.Would a newer 90 hp,like in the mid to upper 90's year range be noticeably stronger.If not,what...
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    Need overheat buzzer,1986 Johnson 90 hp.

    I have determined that the buzzer in my control box is scrap,,will not even buzz when 12 volts is applied directly.It has 2 wires,a double purple,and a brown wire.Where is the best place to find one of these,I do not mind buying new,because I plan on keeping this boat for a while.Thanks for any...
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