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    windshield wiper quesions

    ok three wiper questions. 1) I think my wiper motor is toast. If it runs even one wipe on a semi dry window, it stops and freezes in place. If I knock on the motor a bit, and flip the switch again it will start again. does this mean its done and time to replace? 2) how the heck can I make my...
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    gas line diameter matter?

    So before I change my fuel pump I wanna replace the gas line. The current line is 1/4 inch. I cant find a connecter fitting w/ a 1/4 barb...somhow I cant get the 5/16 to fit either. So I was thinking about changing all my gas line to 3/8 inch. This way all the lines to my kicker and main...
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    trailer parts

    Quick question. Where is the best place to buy parts (mostly bunk brackets and rollers) for a King boat trailer. I live in remote Alaska so i will likely have to order them from an internet retailer. Thanks!
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    "OX66 Oh Shoot box" contents

    Hello all. I recently bought a bout that is powered by a 2005 200 hp OX66 with about 300 hours. So far I LOVE this outboard! however, I also love being prepared for the unexpected while Im out on the h2o. So my question is...Is there any spare parts I should carry with me while Im out (other...
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    Fuel delivery issue

    I have a 1999 Mercury Bigfoot 9.9 outboard that I use primarily as my trolling kicker motor. Last year it ran great. This year it seems like it is having issues getting fuel. after running approx 20 minutes it starts coughing and dies. However, if every 15 minutes I go squeeze the primer...
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    starting and deep or 2 duals

    hello all I suspect a variation to this question has been asked b4...but I cant find it. So its time to replace my batteries. Currently I have a start and a deep cycle, both grp 24. in my shopping it seems that the dual purpose batteries offer just as good (in most cases better) numbers (MCA...
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    MarineTex for these screw holes?

    Found about 12 of these screw holes in my new/used boat. above the h20 line, but in the splash zone. currently filled with some sort of caulk (sikaflex?) should I drill out and fill with MarineTex? Do I have to overlap the good glass much? thanks for any and alll input!!!!
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    DIY transom repair? Whats up with this?

    Hello all first thanks for all the help I have already gleaned from this site! Now, I will try to make this as clear and short as possible. Hopfully I can add pic and that will help. I just purchased a 24 foot Olympic. about 10 yrs ago the boat was converted from an I/o to an outboard...
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    chirping alarm

    Hello all...I have a 1995 Johnson 50 hp outboard on a 17 foot skiff. The problem...about 3 yrs ago I notice the alarm would chirp once and awhile. Only occurred maybe 1 in every 10 trips though. It was just a real sporadic quick chirp. approximately every 40 to 60 seconds. Over the last 3 yrs...
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