Archive for September, 2009

Can I unfreeze a 35 hp outboard and still use it without an overhaul?

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Robbie asked:

The water pump went out on my 1991 US Marine Force 35 HP outboard and the motor locked up. Is there a chance I can un freeze the motor and it will still run? Thanks, Robbie

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I need to find out what year my suzuki boat motor is. the outboard # is 04003714459?

Monday, September 28th, 2009
puzzlegirl844 asked:

Suzukidt40hpboatmotor serial#04003714459

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how much is my old outboard motor worth?

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
jstrmbill asked:

The motor is an older 50HP Evinrude twin (Model # 20273C) which is a 1973 hydro-electric shift, long shaft engine. I re-built the carbs and changed the water-pump, seals and screen and went through the electric control box. I also put on a new prop that works perfect with three people and three labs in the boat. The motor runs great and has good compression and spark (Electronic ignition) and the charging circuit ,,any idea what i could get for this??/ thanks, bill
forgot to mention comes with steering controls with teleflex cable..

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what is the largest size V4 outboard?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Sara W asked:

Are most 150hp outboard motors V4 or V6? If they're V6, what's the largest common V4 outboard size?

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What is the best way to ajust the carbs on a Mercury Outboard Motor ?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Rusty asked:

My 50 Mercury outboard runs at 4200 rpms even with the prop out of the water when the owners manual says it should run 5500 rpms.

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i have a 9.9 evinrude outboard boat motor model#E10RCOM serial # E0480742 what year is it?

Friday, September 25th, 2009
Melissa M asked:


thats it

What are the pros and cons to an inboard/outboard motor vs a regular outboard motor?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Grant O asked:

I am looking to purchase a ski/fish boat, and was wondering what type of motor would be best, and why.

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Cannot get key to start motor?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Michael C asked:

I just swapped outboard motors on my boat and cannot get the key to start the motor that I installed. Both motors were Mercurys. The plug on the wiring harness looks the same. The motor I installed is a 1983 model and the controls were new in 1993. Not sure if this is the problem. I do have power to the motor and can jump start the motor across the solenoid.

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Does anyone know if Johnson makes a good outboard motor for a pontoon boat?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
TheFamilyMan asked:

We are looking at a pontoon with a 2003 Johnson 115 HP 4 Stroke engine. I can't find any ratings or reviews like JD Power or Consumer Reports. Can anyone help me find out about this type of motor?

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2 stroke outboard motor will not start 175hp Johnson v6?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Goliath2002 asked:

I put fuel stabilizer in it over the winter but in the spring it is not starting up.

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