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    i need to identify this outboard

    mariner 30 hp. bracket says 30ml 689 l 323785 I have searched high and low and am getting frustrated. Maybe the so called polar vortex is getting to me .I dont know. I need to know what year this is so i can order a manual for the specs. Thanks in advance for the help. Its a long shaft tiller.
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    is this normal? 1958 johnson 18hp

    just removed this. is this normal. white greasy sludge.i just rebuilt lower unit all new seals.and installed 5 inch extension. had to baby her back a ways after I spun my prop hub. now I see all this sludge?
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    1958 johnson 18hp wont plane

    Re: 1958 johnson 18hp wont plane im working with twin city outboards in Minnesota. Sent him pics and measurements of my unit today in order to put together an extension kit.. They haven't got back to me. Seems that they got swamped with business today.Nice problem to have. Also posted at aomci...
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    1958 johnson 18hp wont plane

    Re: 1958 johnson 18hp wont plane im testing in a river nearby. this pic shows the prop shaft is pretty much level with bottom of hull. is that bad.
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    1958 johnson 18hp wont plane

    ok guys, got it on the water today . got a 14 ft alumacraft jon boat. Motor is dialed in . she revs hard idles perfect but when I go full throttle I don't go any faster than 5 mph. Im posting some pics. its either the prop (there are no sharp edges) or the gears ? again motor is revving...
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    1958 johnson 18 hp carb needle question

    Re: 1958 johnson 18 hp carb needle question thanks for the quick reply. its suppose to look like this right
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    1958 johnson 18 hp carb needle question

    Guys I just got this outboard ,my first outboard by the way. I welcome myself to the forum. Ok. high speed needle on bottom is suppose to make contact with small orifice in middle of float bowl :yes? It would make sense to me that it would otherwise what are we controlling with this jet. You...
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