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  1. zonaman

    Oil Injection Questions

    I've got a 2000 Johnson 90 hp with the oil injection system in it that I'm getting ready to put on the water for the first time.(since I bought it) I noticed that the manual indicates running 50:1 in the gas tank after the hose has been disconected along with the oil drwn from the oil tank. It...
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    Standard wiring colors?

    I'm getting ready to wire up the accessories on my '59 Dorsett Catalina. Are there standard wiring colors for that? Seems like bilge pumps and/or livewells are always brown. I'm including a horn, nav lights, bilge & livewell, search light, a blower, sonar, cabin lighting, and the guages- fuel...
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    Bondo Fiberglass Resin Jelly

    Is Bondo Fiberglass Resin Jelly suitable for repairing hairline cracks on an old (1959) fiberglass boat hull bottom? Thanks.
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    How to Mend Broken Windshield Pillar

    I've got an old fiberglass cabin cruiser with a couple of broken window pillars. How would I repair these? Thanks
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    An OMC in disguise?

    I was looking at a boat that has a 1990 Johsnon Model # RJ90PLSSE outboard. I noted that, at this time, Johnson was a part of OMC corp. Is this engine going to have the same parts availability isses that some OMC stern drives have? Is it a good engine? Does anyone know what the minimum...
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    A proper compression check

    I'm looking for a boat and while I've done a few compression checks on autos, I'm wondering if there's anything special to remember when doing it stern on drives and outboards? Lowest cylinder shouldn't test lower than 80% of highest, right? Thank you.
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    1983 Omc 3.8

    I'm considering purchasing a boat that is powered by a 1983 OMC 3.8, I beleive the model number is 382FTMRCTR. I would like to know what sort problems I might run into with parts for this or any other tips on this particular drive you may have to offer. Thank you.
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    2005 Mercury Optimax 135

    I'm considering buying an 89 Bayliner 17 foot cuddy equiped with a 2005 Mercury Optimax 135. What are your opinions of this engine? Thank you. PS My apologies, I posted this to the Mercury boats unwittingly.
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    86 Bayliner 1950 Fair price?

    I'm thinking about buying an '86 1950 cuddy cabin. Fresh water use all it's life. It has the 125 hp Volvo Penta with about 200 hours with service records, all the canvas is original and good. The Deck seems solid, gel coat's getting a bit dull from the years but not too bad, carpet is good, no...
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    1975 Mercury 1150 or Volvo/penta 1967 BB 70.

    Looking at two identical boats with different motors. An outboard 1975 Mercury 1150 and a Volvo/penta I/O 1967 BB 70. Can anyone tell me what I might be running into for parts on either of these in terms of avaiability. Thanks.
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    Yikes! My Force 50 sucked in foam rubber!

    That's right, my 86 Force 50 sucked a very large chunk of that foam rubber insulation from the cowel right down the carb throat along with assorted small fule soaked bit ! Stopped me cold right in the middle of the lake. Scooped it out and one large cloud of gray smoke later, I was on my way...
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    1977 19' cuddy with 190 Ford V8

    I considering purchasing a 1977 19' Reinell cuddy with 190 Ford V8. I'd appreciate any tips on things to look out for with this boat & motor.<br /><br />Thanks.
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    Tongue for '86 Calkins?

    Is there any source out there for an '86 Calkins trailer tongue? The piece is about 36x3x3 inches, galvanized.<br /><br />Thanls
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    Surge Brakes For Small Trailers

    I have a 14' Bayliner. Total weight of the the rig is about 1,000 pounds. Can I(should I) get surge brakes on that.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Fiberglass or aluminum

    I'm thinking about a classic cuddy cabin- Around the 20 foot range. I'd use it in freshwater excluisvely. It would be trailered to the water as opposed to a wet storage situation. I'm a fairly competant mechanic and I can use a riveter or patch fiberglass. Still, I like to start with a boat...
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    Gear oil from water intake

    My '86 Froce 50 seeped out a few teaspoons of gear oil out of the water intake after I pulled it out of the water. It stopped after that so I'm presuming I'm leaking some while its running. What do you guru's think?<br /><br />Thanks,
  17. zonaman

    86 Force 50 part help

    There's a gromet that goes around the water pump outlet. It's the one in the back sandwiched between the upper unit cover pieces. I'd sure appreciate a part number and a source for that.<br /><br />Thanks.
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    86 Force 50- No reverse

    Just had my 86 Force 50 on the lake after new impeller and fixing leak in lower unit (Thanks to everyone who helped on that!) I can't get reverse now. The shift coulping nut is almost to the top of the threads to the upper shift arm, lot of thread on the lower. Is this the culprit or should I...
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    Force 50 lower unit seals

    My '86 force 50 lower unit is getting water in the gear case. To replace seals: <br /><br />*What seals/o-rings are needed?<br /><br />*What components will need to be disassembled? <br /><br />*Can it be done without special tools or equipment (i.e. dealer tools, arbor press)?<br /><br />Thank...
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    Water in the lower unit

    Changed the gear oil in the lower unit. ('86 force 50) A small amount of water water came out first, followed by light brown oil. This is OK- Right?
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