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    Looking for Impeller part# for 1995 Mercury 60hp Bigfoot 3cyl

    Hello friends, I'm changing out an impeller for the 1st time on my 95 Merc 60hp. I took off the lower unit today and found the current impeller in pieces. The serial# of this motor is a 0G212xxxx. Can someone help me out with a factory Merc Impeller part# and a factory part number for the...
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    Finally got my outboard running but now there are more issues - 1995 Mercury 60hp -

    I finally got this 60hp to run, it's a 1995 oil injected 60hp Bigfoot Merc. Compression is good on all 3 cylinders, around 125-130. I changed the plugs, drained the gas and got it running on a high dose of sea foam and gas in the tank. Now I have three additional concerns: 1) Once got I got it...
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    Older Mercury, new to me and giving me problems

    I just picked up a Mercury 9.9 tiller, manual start and I'm having a few issues with it. 1) I'm not to sure of the year as the ID tag is missing. The stamped tag on the motor is B204173. I think is might be an 1986... 2) It's a pain to start. Compression is 90 psi on both cylinders. I'm not...
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    Oh Oh, Honda BF8A broke this morning

    My little Honda 8hp was being a bit finicky to start this morning. It's new to me so starting it right has been a learning curve. Well, something went wrong this morning and I'm about to learn a lesson, here goes. I'm going to be honest, I may have improperly tried to start the motor after I...
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    Help - Newbie trying to start electric start outboard - VIDEO !

    So here is the deal. I just bought this boat set up. 14ft 1997 sea nymph 50th anniversary with a 40hp 1997 Johnson electric start oil injection and power trim. When I bought it 4 days ago the guy turned the key and it started with no issue on one key turn. When it it started the motor was revved...
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    Swapping out a 1997 Johnson 40hp with powertrim and electric start ?

    Hi Guys, I just bought a 50th anniversary 14ft Sea Nymph that has a 40hp 2 stroke Johnson on it. It has power trim, electric start and is set up with a steering assembly. A 40hp is a bit overkill for me and I would like a 4 stroke so I would like to sell the 40hp and put on maybe a 25hp 4...
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    1958 QD-19 Johnson 10HP cracked lower end help! Freeze Damage.

    I just acquired this motor. It has a crack about 2 inches near the prop on the lower end from water freezing and splitting the gear housing. What is the least expensive yet good way way to fix this crack? I was told to use a marine JB weld to seal the crack, clean, sand and apply. However I...
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    Bow Mount for open Vhull?

    I have a 12ft open vhull. I would like to make some sort of bracket for the front that would work well for placement and reach when wanting to use. I have not yet decked the boat but intentions are to do so. Can I be pointed in the direction I should take?
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    Missing Bar Lock ?

    I have an 86 9.9 force. it is now missing the bar lock pin to keep the moter tilted. The parts looks to be 30 dollars shipped but I was curious if I could use a a bolt and nut to keep it in place and if that would be fine. Thanks.
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    Converting bow mount troll to transom?

    I have a bow mount but want to instead mount it on the transom. Is all I need a transom bracket? Do the transom brackets attach to the shaft easily or do you need to take the head or propeller off? Thanks!
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    Trolling troubles

    Brand new member to iboats! Looking forward to lots of new information on my first fishing boat. I have a 1998 Gumman vhull that is in great shape and a 1986 9.9 Force motor that runs very well and is very clean. I'm trying to work with tight budgets and to just do it right but "cheap" if its...
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