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Homemade Penetrating Fluid - the BEST you can use! DIY too

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by DaleH » 18 Dec 2015, 09:45
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FYI, there's been a few posts lately about stuck bolts and such. Here's a great easy-to-mix DIY product that will be the best penetrating fluid you...

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PB blaster. But before I knew about that I used vinegar. Yes vinegar. The veterinarian I used to work for wanted to be a chemical engineer prior to...
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OutBoard Service Repair manuals

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by Jim » 26 Aug 2009, 16:18
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UPDATED February 2018 - Help yourself! :LOL2: No need to PM me, just go to this link below and get what manual(s) you need....

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More manuals added, help yourselves! \:D/

We now have some Suzuki and a boatload more of Rude stuff!

httpss://www.tinboats.net/manuals/

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Great public link with manuals for many makes of Outboards!

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by cajuncook1 » 01 Jun 2010, 23:34
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Hey guys,

I found this on another forum and the link is a public link. This link is totally awesome!! It has resource manuals for many makes of...

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Thanks, I found some Force information that I couldn't find anywhere else.
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27 Dec 2018, 20:32
Maximum Outboard Horsepower Capacity (Guide and how-to)

Last post by gnappi « 21 Sep 2018, 19:00
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by MeanMouth » 15 Feb 2010, 05:41
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Hopefully this guide will help you calculate the maximum amount of H.P. your boat can be insured for.
- This is to only be used as a guide.
- You can...

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Using my 2017 Lowe 1040 the calculations come out as shown if I measure the transom width as in the graphic below. The calculations either come out...
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21 Sep 2018, 19:00
Primer On Old Outboards

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by ben2go » 28 Mar 2009, 16:34
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08 Aug 2018, 15:10
Add YOUR voice to the Federal Ethanol Mandate - Comment now!

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by DaleH » 24 Aug 2017, 10:42
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The battle to protect your boat’s engine is not over. Right now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for comments on the amount of...

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No way I want E gas in anything I run, let alone my boat.
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28 Dec 2017, 17:47
Boat Speed and Prop Slip calculators

Last post by Stumpalump « 04 Jun 2017, 21:01
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by DaleH » 23 Mar 2017, 14:33

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Here are a boat speed and prop slip calculator if anyone is interested:

Theoretical Hull Speed = ( Prop Pitch X RPM ) / ( LU Gear Ratio X Constant...

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Good calculator here:

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04 Jun 2017, 21:01
Propeller calculator ('Prop Wizard') by Turning Point Props

Last post by newyota « 08 May 2017, 09:59
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by DaleH » 07 Apr 2015, 14:57

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See:

I like this prop wizard by Turning Point propellers as you can use your specific make/model boat or one as close to yours that you can find....

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Tried the wizard, but it does not ask for an older year motor as mine is an 85'.

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18hp Johnson 1963 white smoke and full choke

Last post by cosborn « 14 Oct 2019, 22:28
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by cosborn » 07 Oct 2019, 08:37
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Hello . Wondering if anyone can give me some advice on a recently purchased 1963 18hp Johnson Seahorse (model FD-17M) outboard that’s all of a sudden...

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Video of it running:
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14 Oct 2019, 22:28
Good article about servicing small engines

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by richg99 » 23 Jul 2019, 16:48
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httpss://www.followingseas.media/blog/2017/1/30/fixing-that-pesky-outboard?fbclid=IwAR3aU6FB5YHVN9NrIyDSQmrWzcrdr6uB02WNXETJh3u78mplbu00tdtZ1bg

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Great tips in that article. My browser had a problem with that link, but it's fine with a shortened version.

Super Lube and Tef Gel are great...
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12 Oct 2019, 00:30
Motor about to go into storage for a few months. What to do?

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 11 Oct 2019, 13:56
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by cricketchaser » 03 Oct 2019, 18:52
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I have a 8hp four stroke mercury that is about to go into storage for a few months. What should I do before I place it in storage?

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I have heard that it is best not to run fuel injection dry.
Could be a motor-myth, but seems logical to me.
I would add stabil to non-eth gas, run...
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11 Oct 2019, 13:56
Bad Thermostat?

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 07 Oct 2019, 19:38
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by CedarRiverScooter » 06 Oct 2019, 18:03

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Got my new-2-me 47 YO 18 hp Evinrude running better. I had it fast idling in barrel today, thermostat hsg got to about 90 deg F. Ran it for more than...

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Bad thermostat confirmed. Was stuck open. Looks to be original. Good call Pappy!

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07 Oct 2019, 19:38
Prop

what options

Last post by turbotodd « 07 Oct 2019, 18:09
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by tasthree » 19 Aug 2019, 19:51
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Not sure if this is the right place but have Another prop question here. I know enough to know I don’t know enough about props without seeking advice...

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The consensus with SS is still somewhat of a myth.

If you hit something hard with aluminum, it's gonna bend or break a blade and it still can...
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07 Oct 2019, 18:09
Prop advice

2017 mercury 25hp on tracker grizzly 1648

Last post by turbotodd « 07 Oct 2019, 17:55
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by Johnsk » 07 Oct 2019, 07:20

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Running a tracker 1648 (2018) mercury 25hp. Original prop was 9.5x11 stock got 5200-5300 rpm and 22-23mph wot , mercury prop selector tool said use a...

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With that 4 blade you might be able to lift the engine on the transom and it still bite (depending on the prop, hull, etc). The 4th blade generally...

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07 Oct 2019, 17:55
Woke up a 200XP Evinrude after over two decade sleep.

Last post by nccatfisher « 06 Oct 2019, 19:30
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by Pappy » 06 Oct 2019, 19:02

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This engine has been sitting in the shop after replacing a piston well over 2 decades ago! Carbs had been rebuilt and never touched or filled with...

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Well sounds like she is ready to wake up, stretch, maybe yawn a little and get the kinks out then go back to work. For sure she wasn't reluctant one...

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06 Oct 2019, 19:30
"New" 15hp 2010 Mercury intermittently runs great, then the next second, rough.

Last post by cricketchaser « 05 Oct 2019, 16:18
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by cricketchaser » 21 Sep 2019, 16:09

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Hi guys. I just purchased a 2010 Mercury (Tohatsu) 15hp 4stroke. It appeared to be rarely used as there were no scratches on the prop/foot. It ran...

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Guy's, wanted to give you an update. I put Sea Foam in the gas tank, took it out, and after a few minutes it started running great! The stuff must...

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05 Oct 2019, 16:18
Yamaha 6hp outboard help

Last post by Aeoutdoors « 05 Oct 2019, 08:43
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by Aeoutdoors » 04 Oct 2019, 20:12

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Hello everyone I recently bought a brand new Yamaha 6hp outboard for my jon boat and I have a few questions.

Do I need a inline fuel filter to run...

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Thank you!! I was having a fit trying to find answers. I would really hate to get out their and mess something up

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05 Oct 2019, 08:43
1963 Merc 1000 repair troubles

Last post by nccatfisher « 01 Oct 2019, 15:06
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by Mr. Disoranized » 30 Sep 2019, 17:18

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I have a 1963 Mercury 1000 6cyl inline long shaft, the motor will crank over but it will not start. It has spark and all of the plugs are working....

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Because it is firing when it isn't supposed to. That is the result of crossed wires or being extremely out of time like Pappy said.

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01 Oct 2019, 15:06
Recommended tach?

Last post by ktoelke54 « 30 Sep 2019, 22:43
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by cricketchaser » 24 Sep 2019, 22:40

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I would like to add a tachometer and hour meeter. Any recommendations?

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If you go Tinytach, make sure to buy the water proof model.

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30 Sep 2019, 22:43
Evinrude model year?

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 29 Sep 2019, 16:02
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by CedarRiverScooter » 24 Sep 2019, 09:10

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Yesterday I bought a 18 hp 'Rude.

I want to verify the mfg year, but can't find the serial # in the Evinrude chart.

None of the websites have been...

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A couple pictures:
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The next issue will be to figure out why the powerhead was covered with oil.

Is it a safe bet that the...

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29 Sep 2019, 16:02
Twisted Prop Shaft

Last post by crazymanme2 « 26 Sep 2019, 14:43
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by wmk0002 » 23 Sep 2019, 13:39

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My wifes uncle recently bought a 2003 Mercury 25hp. It supposedly hit something with the prop and resulted in this twisted prop shaft. This isn't...

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I use to race those motors.
They have a chrome bore & are usually not rebuildable
A good motor will have 130 # + compression

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26 Sep 2019, 14:43
Oil to gas ratio for idling

Last post by KC_Jones « 24 Sep 2019, 15:50
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by KC_Jones » 17 Sep 2019, 15:38

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So this question came to mind as a result of another post I made a while ago, at this link:
httpss://tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=46840...

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A valve setup is exactly what I would do. My plan (if it fits) is to convert to a single 12 gallon tank with an additional 3 gallon tank with the...

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24 Sep 2019, 15:50
Johnson seahorse 10

Last post by Shaugh « 23 Sep 2019, 23:10
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by Rmack3459 » 11 Sep 2019, 10:47
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Trying to get a value on this Johnson if anybody can help me it would be greatly appreciated.

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Thanks Pappy. Nothing like an old Lyman to make a motor look good. That’s a beauty ! Wow the grain on that deck is magic. I’m gonna do one some day...
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23 Sep 2019, 23:10
Anyone have information on this motor?

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by Rmack3459 » 11 Sep 2019, 09:54

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Need help can not find any info about this particular outboard motor. Please if anyone can help I would appreciate it thanks a lot.

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You are very welcome!!

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23 Sep 2019, 20:57
25hp tiller tach

Tach options

Last post by wmk0002 « 23 Sep 2019, 13:13
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by Johnsk » 20 Sep 2019, 15:36

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I have a 2017 mercury 25hp efi tiller Elect start power tilt and trim. I called mercury tech support and they told me there is no way to install a...

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I have been wondering this as well. I've always used the Hardline inductive tachs, but for some reason my readings are erratic on this old Yamaha 30...

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23 Sep 2019, 13:13
50 HP 2-stroke

Motor will not start

Last post by Weldorthemagnificent « 16 Sep 2019, 18:52
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by Duke62 » 09 Sep 2019, 06:45

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I have a 1985 Mercury 50 hp 2-stroke that will not start. I have replaced the stator, impeller, spark plugs, all fuel lines, fuel filter, and the...

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Will it run on gas squirted in the carbs?

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16 Sep 2019, 18:52
Will 75 Merc 9.8 parts fit a 82 Merc 9.8?

Last post by 1960 yellowboat « 16 Sep 2019, 06:54
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by Jfoss82 » 15 Sep 2019, 22:06

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I have a 1975 Merc 9.8 and a 1982 Merc 9.8. Both of them look identical with the shrouds off. I’m wondering if anyone know if the parts are...

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Sheesh!
Why not just buy the correct parts for both and have TWO good motors.

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16 Sep 2019, 06:54
Acceptable level of gasoline vapor

Last post by the hammer « 13 Sep 2019, 07:23
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by the hammer » 12 Sep 2019, 14:19

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I own a 2011 G3 1756SC. Since it's been garage kept now, I notice the smell of gasoline, strong when cargo hatches are opened. Is there an acceptable...

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A couple of clarifications:

1. No odor of gasoline in the garage.

2. Odor occurs only when cargo hatch lid open, dissapates quickly.

3. There was...

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13 Sep 2019, 07:23
Johnson 48 SPL Reverse "Lock"

Last post by nccatfisher « 12 Sep 2019, 14:51
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by thedude » 11 Sep 2019, 10:12

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1993 model Johnson 48 SPL. When trying to reverse off the trailer with throttle, the prop is coming out of the water as the motor tilts up. My old...

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Those cylinders gave some trouble but so did the cable. You may get lucky and in your case it just be the cable. If so you may just replace it and...

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12 Sep 2019, 14:51
1990 Suzuki 40 skip at WOT

Last post by blackshear « 11 Sep 2019, 21:02
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by blackshear » 06 Sep 2019, 22:12

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I recently purchased a 1990 Suzuki 40/25 jet drive that has seen very little use over the years. It is a 2 stroke with oil injection system. It...

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Thanks for all the responses, you guys are the best. After reading all the excellent information I have to believe it's most likely the rev limiter....

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11 Sep 2019, 21:02

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