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    Johnson 2.3 hp 1990 Plastic Prop Removal

    Hi I have a 2.3hp Johnson 1990 ( HJ2RESS ). I'm trying to get the plastic prop off so I can get to the impeller under the plate behind it. I've taken the split pin out of the prop and there are two 'flats' each side of the cone on the prop where the split pin holes are. The propeller appears...
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    Difference between 6hp and 8hp Yamaha

    Hi I have both a 6hp and a 8hp Yamaha type C engines. I was wondering if anyone knows how I can make the 6 into an 8? In the Clymer manual everything seems exactly the same. Is there a throttle stop or something. Thanks Jon
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    Loose circlip in gearbox/lower unit

    Hello The reason I posted earlier with a question about getting the bearing carrier out of the lower unit was because- When I pulled the lower unit off the leg the drive shaft stayed in the powerhead. The driveshaft pulled out of the lower unit I guess leaving the lower circlip in the gearbox...
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    Yamaha 8hp Gearbox Removal

    Hi I was wondering if anyone could give advice on the removal of the gearbox from the lower unit. I've heard that it can be difficult as my unit is old and corroded and possibly never been apart before. Someone said use a lot of heat. Thanks
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    Propeller for 1970's Mercury 45

    Hi, I have a 1970's Mercury 45 (4.5 hp) motor on a small 2.4 m (7 or 8ft) inflatable. The propeller has 6P A1 on it. Is this suitable? <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Jon
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    Stop button conversion to kill cord (4.5hp 1975 Merc.)

    Hi<br />I have a Mercury 1975 4.5hp outboard with a rubber covered 'stop' button. Is it easy to convert it to a kill cord? Is there a simple conversion using a more modern part to replace the stop button?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Jon
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    Mercury 4.5 hp no reverse after foot removal

    Hi, I took the foot (and powerhead) off my 1975 Mercury 45 (4.5hp) outboard to fit a new impeller. I put it back together, neutral and forward gears are fine, tested in a bin of water, but I can't seem to get reverse. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Jon
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    Mercury 4.5hp 1975 blocked waterways?

    Hi, I posted a message yesterday about only mist coming out of my tell tale. I pulled off the foot and the impeller looked ok. I put a rubber pipe on the copper pipe in the stem that the plastic pump output connects to and blew. It seemed blocked. I then pulled off the tell tale rubber pipe...
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    Mercury 4.5hp (45) 1975 Cooling

    Hi<br /><br />I just bought a 1975 Mercury 45 (4.5hp) outboard. It is in great condition and looks hardly used. It started easily and I ran it for maybe a couple of minutes. Only a mist came out of the cooling water outlet which said 'fresh water flush' next to it. Should there be a stream...
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