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    1969 Pathfinder (Eska) Oil Mixture?

    Just picked up and 1969 7hp Pathfinder Model 1186 (Eska) at a garage sale for $20. Thought it would give me something to do on rainy or HOT days at the cabin. Guy told me its been sitting in the corner for 20 years, but I guess they all say that?? Looks clean, built in gas tank looks new. Looks...
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    1957 Evinrude 5.5 hp tell tale

    looking at a 1957 Evinrude 5.5 hp that runs and looks like its in good shape. I've heard some of these older motors do not have a tell tale. Is this one of those motors? I've also read some need special pressurized tanks. This does come with tank but again, is this motor one of those that need...
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    Is my 1991 johnson 40 hp running hot?

    Replaced impeller and cleaned and rebuilt carbs over the winter on my 1991 Johnson 40 hp (VRO disconnected running 50-1). Finally had a chance to put on the muffs and start it. Started 1st crank and idled real nice. Water coming out seemed real good for being on muffs. Idled it for 15 minutes...
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    Small outboard for Tinny

    I was looking at a 1985 6hp Suzuki Kicker (Built in Gas Tank) for $500. After doing some research I found I can buy a NEW Tohatsu or Nissan - 3 year warranty (same motors just different pricing) (4hp $1000) (5hp $1200) (6hp $1400). or New Suzuki similar Hp's for $200 more per hp. I don't plan to...
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    1990 Johnson 40 hp shift rod bolt

    I now better BUT, when attempting to put the shift rod bolt back in, it slipped and now its in know where land. I should have stuffed some rags in there, but didn't. SO, is it OK for it spend its life down there and just order another bolt to put in?
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    19?? Montgomery Wards Sea king 3.5

    I'm looking at a 19?? Montgomery Wards Sea King 3.5 to push my 14' tinny. Right now I'm using a trolling motor with 2 batteries and there's been times I've barely made it back. I'm not looking for light speed, but I would assume the 3.5 would push a little faster than the trolling motor? I like...
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    1990 johnson 40 hp Commercial motor?

    I bought a 1990 20' Pontoon with same year 40 hp Johnson VRO (disconnected) I'm looking to replace Impeller and rebuild cards. Thing is, on the impeller for the 40 hp they have listed for the both brands 2 impellers. A 40 comm (I'll assume that means commercial) and then just a 40. How do I tell...
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    Merc, Evinrude, Chrysler.

    I've posted a few times here on which motor would be best, and I understand that it depends on maintenance. And I don't just post and never buy, I'm trying to make the best decision I can by asking the knowledgeable. I did take the plunge on a 20' pontoon with a 40hp johnson, but now I need a...
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    Late 90's Nissan 70

    I'm looking at a 24' pontoon that has a late 90's Nissan 70 P.L.U.S oil injected. I've tried to do some research on this motor but have found little info on if this is a good motor. Any advise on overall reliability on this motor if its been taken care of properly would be appreciated.
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    1976 Merc 1150 - Scrap or rebuild.

    After my post a little while ago I decided with the help of this forum to possible rebuild my 1976 Merc 1150. Got it torn apart. #1 piston and rings look like all the rest. #2 piston Looks like its been hitting the top and actually ground some of it away. Top ring looks like its shrunk to the...
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    Melted #2 piston on my Mercury 1150

    Took my mid 70's Mercury 1150 on my 16' out this weekend. Ran good. Hit some low water (mud) at low speed, trimmed the motor and idled out into deeper water. Water out of pee hole did get a little weak but when I got back in deep water seemed to be peeing same as usual. Ran mid throttle for 15...
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    1961 Mercury 100 (9.8)

    My Merc 9.8 doesn't pump water. I'm attempting to change the pump / impeller but have run into a little road block. Yes --- I know i Should get a manual, but at $100 is a little out of my budget. I've attached a picture that hopefully will help. Hole "A" measures approx. 1/2 dia by 2" deep and...
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    1997 Sweetwater 20' pontoon

    Looking at a 20' 1997 Sweetwater Pontoon. Looks clean and I only see normal wear and tear. Carpet, seats look good. I really like the layout with fishing chairs on each corner of the boat. As it sits in the water the waterline on the pontoons look real good. He wants $6700. The drawback may be...
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    1975 Merc 115 hp idle

    Boat ran great in 2009. When I winterized last year I checked compression (110 in cylinders 2,3,4,5 but couldn't get to 1 or 6. Full tank of gas with stable and seafoam. Carbs fogged. Getting it ready this year it started and ran/idled fine with muffs. Put in new plugs with (gap double checked)...
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    4 cycle tach on a 2 cycle outboard

    The tach on my 75 Mark Twain literally fell apart. I bought one on Ebay and the instructions say for 4 cycle engines. The tach I bought is a "Faria" TC9615A with a square face. On the back of the "Faria" has BAT, GND, SIG, light and a dial with 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 settings. The old Tach only has +POS...
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    Another Fiberglass vs. Aluminum question.

    I have a 16' mid 70's Mark Twain fiberglass tri-hull with same year Merc 115 which I approx. the weight on water at 2000 - 2500 pounds with 4 adult riders. I'm looking a mid 70's 16' aluminum Starcraft open bow v hull with same year Evinrude 50 hp which I'm guessing would weight 1000 - 1500 with...
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    Carb Cleaning

    Getting my 1975 Merc 115 hp ready for the water. I read many posts and see many ads for boat motors that almost always say"need carbs rebuilt". Is there a way I can try to avoid this as long as possible. Can / should I squirt some carb cleaner in carbs ever once in awhile? Additives to gas on...
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    Johnson or Mercury

    I'm planning to replace my outboard and my choices at this time is a 1985 Johnson 85hp V4 or a mid 70's Mercury 115hp I6. Both come with tilt / trim and controls. Both are in good running condition. I don't know which way to go. Which gets better gas consumption? Most reliable? Simplest to...
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    Starcraft-Jupiter

    Thinking about adding to my stable. Very small stable. Looking at a Starcraft-Jupiter, not sure what year but has a mid 70's Merc 90 hp. Guy says Merc is mechanic certified, whatever that means. Also say no leaks. Boat looks clean, and water worthy as is. Wants $1000 for it. From what I've read...
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    Homemade tilt ???

    I have a mid 70's Merc 115 with NO tilt or trim. I posted some time about hitting mud and my cabin being in low water. Used tilt and trim for this motor is $300 - $500 and parts hard to find and expensive when repair needed. The CMC thing used is $500. Tried to sell the boat to buy something...
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