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  1. dschild

    Kicker Motor Mount Tips

    I’m planning on mounting a kicker mount today. I’ve never done this before. So looking for any tips. Ive heard mounting on the port side is preferred. But my fish finder transducer is there. The manufacturer placed a speed sensor on the starboard side. I’m thinking I’ll put the kicker on the...
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    Shifting Issue

    I just got done changing the water pump on my 1994 Johnson 9.9 hp. Everything seems to be successfully reassembled. But something must’ve gone slightly awry. I’m having trouble shifting from neutral into reverse. If I shift into forward first then I’m able to shift into reverse. It’s not...
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    Shift Rod Connector Screw

    1994 Johnson 9.9 hp just finished replacing the water pump and misplaced the shift rod connector screws. Can someone tell me what the specs on the screws are so I can pick them up hopefully at a local hardware store?
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    Frozen bolt lower shift rod

    Am trying to change the water pump. Trying to remove the bolts holding the lower shift rod. They’re completely frozen. Lots of salt in this motor. I can’t get a torch up there to heat the bolt. I’ve been trying to treat it with chemicals. But no luck. Any recommendations? 1969 Johnson 9.5 HP...
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    Strengthening a vinyl boat bottom

    This may be a little off the usual topics. But I bought an intex excursion 5 person boat for cheap. Yes, it absolutely is a you-get-what-you-pay-for situation. But I’m trying to figure out how to make it a little better. One of the big issues is the thin skin on the bottom. I was thinking...
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    Dual Battery System Recommendations

    I have a 19' ski boat that I'll primarily use for fishing/crabbing. Currently has a single battery. I'd like to put in a secondary battery. I've already purchased the switch. My question is around battery types. I've read that one battery should be a high cracking battery for ignition and the...
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    Brake Actuator not sliding back to position

    Bought new surge brakes for my trailer. Tie Down brake actuator. Installed everything last night. Problem is the actuator doesn’t appear to be sliding back and forth when on the hitch. It gets stuck in the compressed position. I have to unhitch the trailer and loosen the bolts in the front...
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    Identify these

    I’ve always had smaller boats, or aluminum boats. This is my first larger boat. And I’m wondering what these two things are. I’m guessing the wood is a step for people to get on board. Is the small hole for a Bimini top?
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    Need advice. Engine cutting out

    First sea trial. Boat ran for a couple hours. Cruising is about 37 mph. Everything was fine for the first hour. I tried not to keep it at WOT for most of the time. After an hour we started noticing it struggling when we throttled down. Then the motor died. Started up again and as long as we...
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    Broken prop. Repairable?

    I have a prop that has a blade missing about 2.5 - 3 inches of the end. Is this worth keeping and getting repaired?
  11. dschild

    1976ish Grew 19.5

    I bought a 1976 (I think) Grew. Says it's model 194, but I'm not sure i believe it. Anyone have any manuals or information on this boat? Heard that a lot of manual stock burned up in a big fire.
  12. dschild

    Engine Vibration

    1974 2 stroke 70hp outboard What would cause sudden severe engine vibration? I looked at the blades on my adjustable prop. They were all in proper position. The motor is vibrating so hard I thought it was going to fall off.
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    Cracked block

    Scary words to any boat owner. Well, its happened to me. Anyone ever attempt a patch/repair? Someone suggested to me that certain resins may do the trick. I've also read about flame spray welding. (not sure that's my game). The crack is on the outside of the water jacket. So ... possible?
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    Water leaking into cylinder

    1974 70HP johnson outboard. One day at full throttle she kicked back and lost power. I pulled the throttle back, and tried again, same thing. I took it home, put the ears on and ran the motor. Saw water coming out near the bottom 3/3 cylinder. It was shooting out the right hitting one of the...
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    Where's that damn screw

    Where is the timing adjust screw on my 70hp 1974 3 cyl johnson outboard? Can someone point me to a good online diagram?
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    1974 70hp o/b Water leak from head cover

    Had this boat for about a month. First boat. It started misfiring about two weeks ago. I have not taken it out since. I found that there was a small leak out the starboard side of the motor coming out of the head cover. I figured water was getting back inside causing the misfire. I replaced the...
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