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    What are ballpark parts values for a 1990 Force 120 hp L-drive?

    We will be parting out a 1990 120HP Force L-drive and I can see from ebay, there are some decent value components. Is it best to strip down the loaded powerhead to a short block, or leave the exhaust manifold, and/or electronics, carbs, etc still on it? If I am correct, the crank spline is...
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    Email notifications not working for Iboats. Anyone know a fix?

    I've often subscribed to threads when I've posted and I do not receive email notifications. The system did work fine up to ~a year ago. Subscriptions are still checked off,"Instantly via email". Feel bad leaving stranded boaters high and dry when they may have a simple follow up question to...
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    J/E 1973-77 backpack style PT&T possibly available

    I'm sure I'll get shot here for posting this - but I know owners search to the ends of the Earth for the easy add on Power Trim for the J/E 65-135hp motors, so I'll take one for the team. I just ran across it on Ebay item 320693810855 "Johnson Trim and Tilt" 1D23Hrs left. Bid @$58, BIN$325 and...
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    Which Elephant Ear prop for a Tohatsu nsfA3 9.8HP Ultra long shaft on 22' Walkaround?

    I'm rigging a "Get a Customer Home Motor" for a Seaswirl 2150 O/B Walkaround (4k loaded)and want to get him setup well, should the need arise for its use (ie: O/B croaks) It is a four stroke 2007 9.8HP. It will NOT be used for trolling. I believe the choices are a 5" and a 7" and am I correct...
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    1999 Suzuki 2-stroke FI - Thinking of buying -Opinions??

    Looking at buying a dealer maintained all service records 200HP Suzuki 2-stroke, Fuel Injected 224 hrs according to dash gauge and dealer. Includes all cables/controls and gauges, compression 125-128 all 6 cylinders. Dealer is asking $3800, but I know I can do a bit better. Do these motors...
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    Attwood Trailer actuator / coupler not releasing ball w/pics

    The lever lock on the attached trailer is very flaky when trying to unlock the ball when removing - the locking tang won't release without without a pia of tools and coodination. Going on I pull back on locking tang while gently lifting lever. This type of style usually auto locks when dropped...
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    9.8/9.9HP 2006 white smoke/steam? out exhaust relief in test tank - with video- help!

    No One is showing the love on the Tohatsu side, I thought you guys might help me out... I have a week to return it - so the heat is on! Tohatsu is making both their branded 9.8 and Mercs branded 9.9HP. Per the Tohatsu side where I posted/started... Hello, Small outboard 2 stroke mechanic...
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    2006 9.8HP Tohatsu 4 stroke seems to smoke excessively - with video!

    Hello, Small outboard 2 stroke mechanic here. Family brought in a 2006 Tohatsu 4 stroke 9.8HP. This was used in Salt water 2007 and stored since. Salt water and not flushed. Compression is 141/141, starts VERY easily and idles perfectly at a very low rpm. Pumps water great, but seems to...
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    Corrosion, corroded aluminum block at steel cylinders. How to seal head gasket? Pics.

    Johnson 87 big bore v-4 140 HP. Compression a little lower on one bank (93 vs 109 psi), so I pulled the head. The pics will show some of the aluminum block has corroded away. The steel liner is perfect. Has experience shown you that a good properly torqued/re-torqued head gasket will work...
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    Switching from V-4L 1996 to 1987 is plug adapter need?

    Taking off my 25" 1996 130 25" shaft and installing a 1987 140 HP 25' shaft. Is this plug and play wiring harness. I have read that an adapter may be needed for the harness. I know the 87 uses the read plug, haven't looked at the 96. I'm planning on replacing the VRO pump, with the kit that...
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    What is ~new/rebuit 1997 225 OMC compression spec?

    Hello, Looked at a boat with a 1997 Johnson Ocean Runner and all 6 cylinders were ~90psi. While they were fairly even, I thought that 90 is on the lower end of the scale. The owner claimed his mechanic said 90psi is as high as they get. Since he bought it from his mechanic as a "fresh...
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    1997 Merc 200... what to look for when buying?

    Hello, Looking at buying a 1997 Mercury 200 Offshore motor with 287hrs. - according to owner. Can this be verified electronically? Are these considered to be good motors and is there anything specific to double check. What are good compression #'s to see? I'm experienced with motors, but...
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    Sears/Eska 7.5hp won't transition off idle

    I have what I think is a late 70's 1 piece cowl Sears Gamefisher with an air cooled Tecumseh motor. Motor dies when applying throttle from idle. If I get it past the lean spot it runs fine. I've rebuilt the carb (clean as a whistle). If I richen the idle alot, it idles poorly, but doesn't die...
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    Volvo 290 drive black oil and grit when drained, help needed.

    Hi, 1986 Volvo Aq 151 with 290 single prop drive. I drained the outdrive lube and it was black and smelly. Leakdown test was perfect(as expected). I know black usually means worn and gear issues so I sieved the drained oil through a coffee filter. Some grit was found and two small metal chips...
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    Are all modern head gaskets tacky when new?

    I just did a valve job on a Volvo AQ 151A 4 cylinder freshwater cooled (50/50 antifreeze mix). The head gasket came with a peel off plastic sheet. The gasket was not tacky at all - unusual given the head gaskets I've used in the past(none VP) I installed it and after I refilled the system with...
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    Prop results for hwsiii and others

    Hi fellas, Any help here would be appreciated. 1 Year, make and model of boat 1986 Sun Runner 220 SB (Sunbridge/aft cabin) 2. Length, width and base weight of boat, look for boat decal on back of boat Hull length 20?6? , max beam 8?6? base weight #3500 for v-8 I believe (Mine is VP...
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