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    TC-W3 G-Oil color ??

    Good day, Wanting to be good for nature I just purchased a quart of TC-W3 G-Oil at Canadian Tire store. It is NOT blue as OB oil should be, and as per the Connecticut based company Green Tech writes in their advertisement. It's golden clear like regular car oil ??? Any scoop...
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    Two OB's One drips oil from exhaust after usage the other is dry, why ?

    Just curious Own 2 OB's 1987 Force 15 hp, the other 1981 Johnson 9.9 hp. After usage or storage there is always oil dripping from the exhaust from the 9.9 (about 3 inch floor thick stain) and NEVER from the Force motor (exhaust port dry). Both are using 50:1 mix with synthetic oil...
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    1981 Johson 9.9 hp Looking DIY Skeg repair kit

    Good day, Has anyone ever tried to install a Blackfin skeg repair kit on this size motor ? The LU is rather big for such a small OB so I am wondering if the small size Blackfin kit would fit ? Tx
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    16 Footer Boston Whaler weight and HP requirement ?

    Good day, My bro is looking at a 16 foot used Boston Whaler with no motor on it. Does anyone know the weight of this boat ? and perhaps the max engine size it can take ? Thank you
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    1981 Johson 9.9 hp Looking DIY Skeg repair kit

    Good day, Broke rear piece + tip of the skeg on my low hours 9.9 hp OB . (as per Avatar) I suppose it could be used as-is but I would prefer to have it back with a longer skeg like the original. Cost of having it fixed is around $ 200. (Ca). including impeller replacement. I would...
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    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everybody.

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everybody.
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    Fix broken skeg question re: Johnson 9.9 hp

    Good day, Broke the skeg hitting rock at WOT. the lower unit has not been damaged but welding would be required very close to where the prop connects to the lower unit, where there are 2 screws that keeps it together. I suppose they have to weld and that would cause the metal to heat. One...
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    1997 Force 15 hp ajustement screw question

    Good day. Under the cowling of my OB there is a small screw that is linked to a small vertical rotor plate with a roller on it, which touches a large copper colored larger horizontal plate that turns upon turning the gas handle. What is the exact purpose of this ajustement screw ? Thank you
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    What is standard prop size for 1971 Evinrude 6 hp ?

    Good day, Just got a hold of a mint condition 1971 Evinrude 6 hp. Mounted it on a Lund 12 footer alu boat. I presume the prop on it is not the original. It's a 3 blades 8 1/4 X 5 pitch composite prop and shows damage from hitting bottom. I wish to replace it. Runs good with 2...
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    4 Blades prop on Johnson 9.9 hp - what to except ?

    Good day y'awl, (lol) Hit bottom rocks and original prop got dinted so thinking of keeping it as a spare and getting a new one, maybe a 4 blade 9 pitch Considering the original is a 9 X 10 3 blades what would I expect for results with a 9 X 9 4 blades (one inch less pitch) ? Thank you.
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    Can noise level be lowered on 1997 Force 15 hp ?

    Good day, I find my 15 hp Force to be very noisy & loud, I get tired of hearing it after several hours of boating since it's tiller controled. Can noise level be lowered by using a richer oil mix ? like 40:1 instead of 50:1 ? Or using a different type of oil. Now using synthetic...
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    How to fix skeg damage on 1981 Johnson 9.9 hp

    Good day y'awl, Hit bottom and rocks and did damage to the skeg on my outboard motor. About one inch missing from the bottom and a some metal missing closer to the prop. I suppose I could leave it that way but this OB is low hours, bought new, and I just love it so I want to have it...
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    High test gasoline shows increase performance

    Good day. Here is an experimentation I did almost accidentaly. Took my small fishing rig out 2 days in a roll, same weight, same river, same distance, ect. The first day I had a tankfull of hight test gas and the second day a fresh tankfull of 81 octane regular gasoline. In oposition of...
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    1981 Johnson 9.9 oil dripping question

    Good day, I use my 1981 Johnson 9.9hp with synthetic oil mixed at 50:1 After usage the boat is stored in my garage and there is oil dripping from the thru-hub exhaust port that produces a stain on floor about 6 inches wide and thick enough to require cleaning with towel. I dont le and will...
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    Self venting metal gas tank - can it stop venting with time ?

    I own a 30 years old OMC self venting metal gas tank. Little usage, no rust inside, repainted it to make it look better ... etc I beleve these tank vent from the cap, but there is no vent hole or vent screw. My question is: can it stop venting properly due to time ? There is always...
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    Do I need new spark plugs or rust in gas tank

    Good day. This 1997 Force by Merc (I know it's Chrysler) has been running like a charm for many years until now. Runs great at WOT but after trolling for a few minutes it will just stop. At faster idle I can tell it's missing after a shorter while. Varies between 15 seconds to one...
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    Solar charger mounted on boat allow more trolling time ?

    Always wondered so asking question: would a small solar charger mounted on a boat and permanently connected to the electric motor battery allow more time of usage ? (considering one battery on one motor and no other source) thank you and happy Easter y'awl.
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    What is standard prop size & pitch for a 1981 Johnson 9.9 hp ?

    Good day, What is standard prop size & pitch for a 1981 Johnson 9.9 hp ? I cant read the numbers on mine and would like to buy a spare, and any advantage in using a 4 blades prop this small kicker ? Tx
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    1981 Johnson 9.9 hp running temperature question.

    Good day. Have not used this OB more than once a years for last 5 years and it was hardly broken in prior to that and was used as a backup motor on a bigger boat mounted on a swivel bracket. In other words a very low hours motor. I own a 15 hp which is my main motor. As far as I can...
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    Outboard motor temperature hotter or cooler depending on mix ratio ?

    Good day. For my knowledge base, would an outboard motor run hotter or cooler if the mix is lets say 32:1 instead of the regular 50:1 mix ?? Tx
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