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    Small Engine Forum Recommendations

    Need some recommendations for small engine forums. I am trying to save a 2004 Tecumseh HM-100 that powers a generator. It starts on the the first pull every time but after warm-up, it pops and surges badly. Thanks, WC
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    1995 Mercruiser 4.3LX Water Temperature Switch

    Chasing a ghost in the Audio Warning Buzzer system and believe it is the water temperature switch. Mercruiser Service Manual #18, says to "use Loctite pipe sealant with Teflon on the threads". I intend to use #567 for the 400F high temperature range on a new switch. Any comments, suggestions...
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    Cable & Pulley Steering Systems

    Anybody know the OMC part number or an aftermarket source for the motor handle connector Tashasdaddy shows in the pictures in Post #6 in the old thread below? Thanks...
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    1985 Johnson 25HP Rewind Starter Slow Rewinding

    New to me CJ25RLCOS that was run long and hard by PO in saltwater. Rewind starter seems very slow rewinding based on my experience. Not seeing any salt corrosion as I first suspected. Before I start disassembling, any suggestions for cleaning, lubrication, gotchas, etc.?
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    Throttle Control Spring - 1985 Johnson 25HP model CJ25RLCOS

    Helping a bud with this motor that has been run hard in saltwater all its life. Referring to the parts diagram in the link below, here's what I found. Spring#81 is hanging loose on the end of Control Lever#37 and I do not have a service manual to help figure it out. Also, found one washer...
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    Bud's Evinrude 60 will not run

    Trying to help a bud get his 1990 Evinrude 60 three-cylinder (VE60TLESM) running so he can sell it. It will start and run for 10-15 seconds when primed but will not continue to run if priming is discontinued even with the fast-idle lever in the full-up position. He does not remember if he put...
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    My kind of guy

    The founder of Fours Winns Boat Company seems like my kind of guy. Check out the link below: http://www.hgtv.com/video/boat-owners-paradise-video/index.html
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    Possible GENII Gear Lube Leak

    I found a small, green-tinted oil stain (no pool) on the concrete under the skeg on GENII drive, OF461347, and traced it back to the small "weep holes" just above the AVP on each side of the housing. The drive is installed on a 1995 Ebbtide 192SE with only 88 hours on the Merc 4.3LX and has not...
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    Snapper Remote Control Bow Stop/Lock

    Just saw a commercial on The Outdoor Channel for a product called Snapper. It is a remore control boat trailer bow stop&lock. Looks pretty slick. Anybody out there have one and willing to post comments?
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    Crossing the Atlantic with a 21 foot OB

    Check out the link below. These guys just passed through Charleston, SC on July 4th. They're going to need a lot of luck! www.crosstheatlantic.com
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    Installing Three-Way Fuel Valve

    I want to install a three-way fuel valve on a 1995 Ebbtide with 4.3LX Mercruiser. The intent is to make initial startup every spring easier and quicker by using the valve to connect a portable tank for priming the fuel system per the Mercruiser Service Bulletin. The existing fuel hose between...
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    Rust in tank

    Trying to save an old, portable steel tank with some, but not too bad, rust inside. I am planning to shake/vibrate some chain, ball bearings and BB's in it to knock off the loose rust. Any experiences and/or recommendations for coating the inside to minimize future rust formation without...
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    Steering Cable Fix

    I stumbled across a product in the iboats.com online Marine Store that looks like it will be a great help towards preventing steering cable seizure/corrosion. It is a Steering Cable Boot, product number 521700, that looks like a rubber sleeve from my old Ford's rack&pinion steering. Here's the...
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    Correct 4.3LX Spark Plug

    Trying to determine the correct spark plug for a 1994 MerCruiser 4.3LX. The factory Operation & Maintenance Manual specifies AC-MR44T, Champion RV8C or p/n 33-59571. Servicing dealer installed AC-MR43T. Thanks for any help!
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    Sea Pro Shutdown

    Local newspaper reported Brunswick Corp.'s announcement of the closure of Sea Pro plant in SC.
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    Sea Pro Shutdown

    Local newspaper reported Brunswick Corp.'s announcement of the closure of Sea Pro plant in SC.
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    Tilt Tube Turns

    Neighbor's 2004 Mercury 60HP 2 stroke has the steering cable stuck in the tilt tube. We disconnected the link and verified the motor moves freely. When trying to remove the cable nut, the entire tilt tube turns including the lock nuts on both ends. Any recommendations of how to get cable out...
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    Trailer Wheel Center Holes

    Got into a discussion with the "parts guy" at a local boat dealer about increasing the size of my trailer wheels/tires. He said the wheel center hole does NOT need to be the same size as the hub for alignment purposes because the lugs perform that function. My understanding is the center hole...
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    2004 Classic 60hp 3 Cylinder Overheated

    I was with my neighbor last fall when we ran up on a sandbar. He tried backing off before shutting down the motor. After restarting in deeper water, there was no flow from the tell-tale outlet. We checked the lower unit inlets for blockage but found nothing. We ran at low RPM's(1000-1500)...
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    Bottom Repairs

    I need to do some minor repairs on the bottom of my 18 foot, dual console, outboard powered, fiberglass Custom Craft. Estimated weight without motor is 1,200 lbs. Any suggestions how my retired neighbor and I can turn this boat over without damaging the sides, sheer rails, decks, etc? Also...
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