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    Bad fuel pump?

    I have a 1977 johnson 75hp Everytime I go to start it the fuel primer is always rock hard. Disconnecting it from the motor and reconnecting it allows me to prime it a bit.. Should the motor be holding pressure for that long? Also I noticed a bit if fuel would squirt out from where I connect my...
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    Johnson 75hp fuel problem

    I have a Johnson 75hp stinger. When I went to launch the boat the primer bulb was already rock hard. I opened the top on the gas tank a bit and quite a bit of pressure came out. Still couldn't prime it as it was already hard. I also noticed that if I squeezed it really hard that gas would...
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    Lower unit leak around screws?

    I have a 1977 johnson 75hp stinger and I noticed oil leaking around the 2 screws on the lower unit. The oil is completely black so doesn't look milky or anything. Are there supposed to be rubber seals or something under the screws? Maybe they need replaced? What should I start with? Thanks
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    1977 johnson 75hp stinger fuel questions

    I have a 1977 johnson 75hp stinger. What kind of fuel do I need to run it it? Will regular 87 work? Also I'm sure the ratio for oil is 50:1 is there a certain kind of 2 stroke oil I should be getting? Thanks
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    Need opinions on motor

    https://nmi.craigslist.org/bpo/d/ludington-1983-evinrude-15hp/6854621836.html Is this a good deal? Says he just replaced the impeller before starting it a week ago. Starter recoil was also repaired not too long ago. I plan on doing a compression test before buying and he's gonna run it in a bucket.
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    Starter problems?

    I picked up a nice boat with a 30hp mariner. No idea on the year. Boat pull starts and runs great but I can't get the electric start to work. You turn the key and just hear a whine. After doing so I touched the negative battery post and it was hot and ended up burning my fingers pretty good...
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    1969 evinrude 55 running rough

    Picked up a new to me boat. Boat ran and idled nice on the hose. Would shift gears fine. I put a can of seafoam in about a gallon of gas. Let it run for about 15min then filled it with a few more gallons of gas and oil before dropping it in the water for the first time. The primer bulb is very...
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    Motor dies in gear

    I have a 1969 55hp evenrude. It was running fine on the hose would switch into gears just fine. I ran seafoam through the gas tank for about 10 minutes then topped the tank off. I put it in the water and think I may have choked it too much. It was hard to start at first and when going into...
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    Steering linkage help

    The link that the bulb on the motor sits into for steering won't stay in the adapter. Whenever you turn the steering wheel too far one way it pops out. Is it because the motor isn't trimmed down? And what is this part called if it needs replaced? https://ibb.co/dbtQP8 https://ibb.co/hWebWo...
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    Good deal on this boat.?

    Just got this boat for $450. The floor seems sturdy can't really find any soft spots. Motor starts up and runs good. Shifts fine. Don't have any better pics right now but do you guys think I paid too much.? https://ibb.co/fbtEXT https://ibb.co/jbrORo https://ibb.co/d5qHmo https://ibb.co/n6jzz8...
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    Broken wire?

    Would this broken wire cause the starter to spin but not engage? https://ibb.co/mGree8 https://ibb.co/nG2kK8 https://ibb.co/gOUze8 https://ibb.co/cv3xXT https://ibb.co/bVR6Ro
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    Starter help

    When I try to start my boat only the starter spins. It doesn't engage and turn the flywheel. I think the problem is there's only one of the bolts holding the starter in place. The longest one. The other one appears to have snapped off up in the block. I have tried getting it out but it won't...
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    Starter missing bolt

    I've got a 1972 mercruiser 120 hp . The starter has the longest bolt but that's it When you turn the key it won't engage with the flywheel. Could it be because of the other bolt not being in there?
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    Starter support bracket question

    Picked up a new starter and just noticed it doesn't have the bolt sticking up out of the starter that the nut threads into to hold it onto the support bracket. Is this bracket needed or will it be fine without it? It's on the right side of the s terminal https://ibb.co/cqQ66o
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    Flywheel worn?

    When I turn the key you can hear the starter revving up but it's not engaging with the flywheel at all. No grinding noise. Took starter off had it tested at autozone and it pushes out just fine like it should. Is my flywheel or the gears on the starter bad? Purchased a new starter should be here...
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    Is this boat worth $800?

    Was thinking about getting this boat as a project Motor and all controls work. Just needs the floor redone. How hard would this be?
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    Is this boat worth it?

    This guy wants to trade his boat for my gaming laptop worth about $800. Says it runs and everything but won't shift. Is it worth it? https://annarbor.craigslist.org/boa/d/old-river-fishing-boat/6612429899.html
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    1967 mercury 9.8 help

    Hey guys I have a 1967 mercury 9.8. The bottom unit oil leaks out around the prop so I'm sure my prop shaft seal is shot. I looked behind the prop and it looks like I'd also need to replace the bearing and I'm sure several other things too. I just spent $65 getting new fuel lines for this boat...
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    1967 mercury 9.8 help

    I have a 12 foot aluminum boat. With 2 250 pound guys in it and no gear I get about 6 mph. Does that sound right? 1967 mercury 9.8
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    Is this a gasket?

    I have a 1967 mercury 110 9.8 I got with a boat a few weeks ago. It had been running great but just yesterday I had it out and it wasn't running like it usually does. I would have it wide open and it would suddenly start to bog down a bit. Not every time but every once in a while. And the engine...
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