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    Ford Aerostar fuel pump help

    I replaced the brake master cylinder on my Sister in Laws 1988 Aerostar and during the process brake fluid leaked everywhere while I was bleeding the master cylinder. Anyways after starting the van a few times I went to start it again and the thing wouldn't start. I figured out the fuel pump...
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    Suzuki 30 hole in piston w/pics

    I recently bought an Avon RIB with a bad Suzuki motor for $100. The Suzuki is a 2 stroke 30 HP 1992 model. There is a hole in the #2 piston. The cylinder wall doesn't seem too bad but there is some very light grooves. The other two pistons seem ok. The motor turns over freely and was told it...
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    8 HP carburetor replacement

    I have a 1990 Johnson 8 hp outboard motor. When I was re-assembling the carb after cleaning it I overtightened and cracked the plastic bowl and there is also a hairline crack in the top plastic plate. It's now leaking. I was wondering what other carbs would be compatable with this motor? Would...
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    Sears Gamefisher Impeller .... Who's got em??

    Where can I get an impeller for an air cooled 1982 Gamefisher 7.5? There is a guy selling them on Ebay for about $23 shipped but he says his impeller is just a little over an inch in diameter. The stock impeller is 1 1/4" across. The water pump housing diameter is 1 1/8" so the impeller off...
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    Sea King 9.6 runs hot (I think)

    I just bought a 1972 Sea King 9.6 # VWB27009A. It runs HOT and I don't understand why. The motor runs great and looks to be in fantastic shape. Starts easy and idles great. I checked the impeller and it looks fine. Water blows out the back three holes. The water takes about a minute or so to...
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    Old Murray riding mower bearing replacement

    I've got a 80's something Murray riding lawn mower. The shaft bearing for the blade fell apart the other day and now the shaft slipped down and the pulley is resting on the mower deck. I removed the blade and loosened up everything I could that holds the shaft in place but I can't get it to come...
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    1988 9.9 Merc kill switch

    I recently purchased a 1988 9.9 Mercury and cannot shut it off without choking it. The kill switch and the on/off switch was disconnected and i'm not quite sure where to hook them back up. It seems the only place to hook them back up is to a plastic mount that has a yellow and a grey wire...
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    1974 50 hp Johnson refuses to start

    I recently bought a 74' Johnson 50 hp model # 50esl74m. The motor is suppose to have extremely low hours. The compression is 155 lbs on both cylinders and it appears to be brand new and never tinkered with under the cowel. Anyways, All I have is the motor (no controls) and I have it stored on...
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    Powershift II controls ??

    I bought a 1974 50 hp Johnson looper with powershift II. It didn't come with controls. I guess i'll get a set off Ebay but i'm not sure what to get. Do I have to get a special one because of the powershift? What years will work? It has the red 10 pin plug but only has 8 pins. The shifter in...
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    Can someone tell me how the key ignition works because the outboard won't shut o

    I can't get my boat to turn off. The outboard is a 1978 85 HP Mercury. To my knowledge the shift control box is of the same vintage. Before this happened I couldn't get it to start. Here's the story: Last year I was all set to go to the lake when I decided to fire it up at home and make sure...
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