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    96 Suzuki 55hp Timing need help!

    Hi, I have a little bit of a problem, the nut holding the flywheel came of on my motor and the flywheel lifted out of place while the motor was idling, i gently pushed the flywheel back down into place and put the nut back on, now the motor wont start, everyone i told them says my motor is out...
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    oil injected suzuki with pre-mixed fuel????

    Hi, is it safe to use pre-mixed fuel on a 96 55hp oil injected outboard?... If so what would be a recommended oil-fuel ratio with the oil injection still on (not bypassed) and what ration would be correct for the outboard with the oil injection shut off? thanks
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    primer bulb question...

    OK guys I have a question, how does one test a primer bulb? I will tell you my problem. I own an 85hp mercury 2 stroke outboard, the motor stars and runs good it idles good but there is a problem when trying to go fast, the motor picks up speed and then it just drops to slow even with the speed...
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    Convert Speed needles to Needle free Carburetor... Is it possible?

    Hi guys, I have a very quick and simple question... Is it possible to convert a carburetor with high and low speed needles to a needle free carburetor? ... The outboard is a 1956 30hp Johnson-evinrude. Thank you and see you at the lake:) Edited... I guess my question should be more like...
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    1979 merc 80hp 800 model, perfect condition ???VALUE???

    Hi guys, what do you guys think the value of a 1979 80hp mercury 800 in perfect condition is? does this motor have an alternator? thanks:)
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    1979 MERCURY 80hp ALTERNATOR???

    Hi guys, i just bought me a 1979 800 mercury 80hp outboard. excellent runner, smooth, powerful, great. well, i want to keep it that way for a while. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? THE BASICS... OIL CHANCE, LOWER UNIT OIL, GAS MIX 50:1, WHAT ELSE??????? And does this motor have an alternator??? P.S. what...
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    Electric Choke Question...

    Hi, i have a question about carburetors on a 1956 30 hp johnson. i just purchased an used carburetor to replace my old one, the one i got does not have electric choke, my old one does. as far as differences goes they are both pretty much alike. QUESTION!!! WILL THIS CARBURETOR WORK ON MY MOTOR...
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    2 12 volt batteries or just one...

    hey guys, i just got me a new trolling motor and a new 12v battery to go along with it, my question is, for trolling only (a lot) should i use 2 12 volt batteries and does hooking 2 12volts make a 24 volt setup? i don't want a 24 volt setup and fry my new trolling motor (12volt) i don't need the...
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    1956 30 hp johnson help!

    hi guys, i have a leak problem on my good 1956 johnson, a couple of weeks back i ran out of gas while running the motor and after that i had a hard time starting the motor up again so i figured something from the bottom of the gas tank had been sucked into the carburator or something so i toke...
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    1956? JOHNSON 30 HP HELP!!!help!!!

    Hey guys, i just got a 1957 crestliner with a 30 hp johnson motor. how can i tell the year of the motor? is has to be 56 or 57 but i just want to be sure.. WHAT IS THE RIGHT FUEL MIX FOR THE MOTOR? WHAT TYPE OF OIL IS BEST? i was told to use motor oil instead of two cycle engine oil, is that...
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