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    Broken plastic bearing buddies. Im screwed

    Well I was adding grease to the fitting on my plastic bearing buddy type ( I didnt buy them, they came on the boat trailer when I got it) and the thing snapped off right on the grease gun and the spring went flying. Now Id like to remove this horrible invention (who was the genius who decided...
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    Honda 50 remote to tiller?

    Does anyone know if there is a conversion kit available for converting a 2000 Honda 50 HP from remote to tiller? Usually guys want to do the other way around but I prefer a tiller for fishing. Thanks
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    Advice needed for 50 hp tiller purchase

    I have a deep v sylvan with a 30 hp Johnson tiller that is a bit underpowered with 2 people and gear. I would like to upgrade to a 50 tiller but am not sure if I want 2 stroke or 4. I do troll so the 4 stroke would be nice for that but from what Ive seen with smaller 4 strokes they take forever...
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    Honda 9.9 lower unit oil type question

    Heres a question for you oil experts out there. My 9.9 is about 5 yrs old 4 stroke. I need to change my lower unit oil. Honda recommends hypoid 90 sae 90 but I can only find hypoid 90 sae 80-90. Will it matter? Its not easy to find that stuff. Thanks in advance
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    Honda BF75-100 (7.5 hp) carb question

    I have a mid 1980's Honda 7.5 HP outboard that is starting hard and stalling out when I put in gear. Is there an easy way to clean this carb or some kind of fuel additive or carb spray that would clean this up? Im semi handy but not a real mechanic. Thanks
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    Evinrude stickers?

    Anyone know where I can find a small 5" x 1.5" sticker for the front of an 1989 Evinrude 8 h.p motor? Thanks
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    1989 Evinrude 8 HP lock issue

    I picked up a 1989 Evinrude 8 HP for my son and it starts and runs fine but there is a knob on the front of the motor that you turn to unlock it so you can lift up. The knob broke and there is just sharp edges that kill your fingers. Does anyone know what is supposed to be there and is it...
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    where do I get a hose to motor fitting for an Old Evinrude?

    I was left a old mid 1950's Evinrude Aquasonic Fleetwin 7.5 hp outboard. I have no idea if it runs and cant try because there is no hose fitting to connect to the motor. I asked 1 marine mechanic and he said it would cost $130 to order the hose fitting. Well thats not gonna happen cause I dont...
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    correct hose diameter for Johnson 6 hp

    Can someone tell me what the correct hose diameter is for a 1966 Johnson 6 hp? I was gonna use a 3/8 but my outboard guy said it was too big. Actually I think Im using 3/8 now but I need to extend it to 10 feet. Napa sells bulk fuel line hose and Im also wondering if that is ok or is marine hose...
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    how to secure transducer cable to transom?

    I have a aluminum Sylvan and just got a new Lowrance HDS 5. My question is how do you secure the transducer cable to the back of the transom? My old one fit through the weep hole but the fittings on the new one wont so I have to go up and over the transom. I want to secure the cable and make it...
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    Johnson oil questions

    Has anybody experienced any problems with Penzoil marine oil tcw3? For years Ive only used OMC oil but it too hard for me to find now and it costs alot more than the Penzoil. What do you guys think? The motor is a 1995 30 h.p Johnson. Also does anyone know the recommended wieght lower unit oil...
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    humming minn kota problem

    I have a minn kota 40 lb transom mount that I just took apart and cleaned and sealed. Now it is making a high pitch humming noise that is very annoying. Does anybody know what would cause this (bearing?, brushes?, prop?) I dont know if there is anything else that moves. Anybody? Thanks P.S it...
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    Why do Minn Kotas leak so bad?

    I have had 3 different minn kotas leak water into the housing in the last 3 years. 2 of the motors were less than 4 years old and stored indoors. When I took them apart, there was lots of water in the motor housing along with rust, gunk, etc which messed up the brushes. I will NEVER buy another...
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    where can I find decals for a 1966 Johnson?

    I have an old warhorse 6 h.p Johnson 1966 model, Id like to repaint and new decal it but cant find the right decals. ANyone know of someone who can make a reproduction for me or originals if I give them the right size? Thanks
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    outboard fuel tank vent question

    is the vent supposed to be open or closed when starting and running an outboard? This is embarrasing as I have been boating 40 years and I still dont know this. Doesnt seem to hinder operation either way. Anyone?Thanks
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    The 1 question nobody can answer

    I have been asking and trying for a few years to find out what will clean the caked on white "stuff" on the outboard motor shaft. It is most noticeable on black motors but its on all motors. I dont even know what it is but am trying to clean it. Ive tried every household cleaning solution I can...
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    Years old outboard cleaning question for me??

    Can somebody reccommend a cleaning solution to clean the whiteish gunk off the motor down the shaft . It is some kind of hardened stuff that wont wash off very easily. Im not even sure what this is but it seems to accumulate on all motors. Ive tried everything but nothing seems to clean it off...
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    Penzoil marine oil 4 stroke question

    I was in Walmart today looking for some marine oil for my 2007 9.9 Honda outboard. I had mobil 10-30w in my hand for 2.22/ quart when I came across the Penzoil Marine 4 stroke oil 1030w for 8.68/quart . Can someone tell me why it 8.68? Is it a better product or better suited for Honda? The Honda...
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    water spot cleaner of outboards

    This is a question I have had for a long time. Is there a good cleaner someone can reccommend for getting water spots off a outboard.? Ive tried many things but they just wont come off. Thanks in advance. BP P.S also around the rubber gasket of the motor hood, it turns black (mold?) where it...
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    what is the best lower unit oil for Honda 5

    What is the best type of lower unit oil to use for a 5 hp honda about 5-6 yrs old? The manual say sae 90 hypoid oil but my outboard mechanic laughed at that idea plus I can not even find marine sae 90 oil.????????
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