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    Carb adjustment

    Hi Guys,<br /><br /> I have a 1963 Johnson 40 hp motor <br />Model RDS 25D. It starts great, runs smooth, but I don't think it is turning up to proper rpms at wot. Can someone out there walk me through the proper carb adjustments?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Meaux
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    Johnson model number

    Is the following an authentic Johnson motor model number for a 10 hp motor?<br /><br />O.D. 46<br /><br />S.N. 1248592<br /><br />I can't find anything like it in the Swedish guide. Any help would be appreciated.<br /><br />Meaux
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    reed plate -- 7 1/2 hp. evinrude circa 1957

    I'd like to see a discussion on reed plates for the subject little motor. How do they work? Can they be installed backwards? How does a motor act when the reed plate is malfunctioning i.e., when would I suspect a reed plate to be the problem.<br /><br />Thanks guys in advance,<br /><br />Meaux
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    Replacing recoil starter spring

    How do I go about replacing a broken recoil starter spring on a Model 4436 R Evinrude 3 hp yatchtwin. Are there any websites that describe the procedure? There has got to be an easier way than those that I've already tried. Please advise.<br /><br />Meaux
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    Motor trim

    I'm running a 1963 40 Johnson on a 15 ft. Trailorboat made in San Rafeal, Calif.---The motor runs smooth at WOT but the boat seems to slip or cavatate or surge when on plane and really mushes out in turns. The transom of the boat measures 16" from top of the transom to the bottom of the hull...
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    Evinrude needs choking

    I recently acquired a 1974 4 hp Evinrude which has a remote tank. My problem is this: the motor starts and runs fine after about five or six starter rope pulls but in order to run I have to keep it about half choked. Adjusting the rich and lean valves does not help the problem. Do any of you...
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    Torque wrenches

    Hey Guys,<br /><br /> What size or range torque wrench should I buy to replace the head bolts and rod caps on small outboard motors in the 3 to 40 hp range??<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Meaux
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    7 1/2 Evinrude

    I have an old Evinrude I believe to be 7 1/2 horse power with the following serial number:<br />4434 14994<br /><br />Could y'all give me the year of manufacture?<br /><br />Thanks guys and gals.<br /><br />Meaux
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    compression test

    I want to check the compression on my two cylinder outboard motors. Should it be done with the untested cylinder plug in or out?? Should I get the proper reading on the gage with one pull on the starter rope or are multiple pulls necessary?<br /><br />Thanks for your answers<br /><br />Meaux
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    What is this thing?

    The below pictured motor part is in a 1963 40 hp Johnson Seahorse. Can someone, please, tell me it's name and function?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Meaux<br /><br />
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    Please identify this motor part

    The pictured motor part below is in my 1963 40 hp Johnson in the base of the motor frame right under the carb. Can anyone out there put a name to it and explain it's function? <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Meaux<br /><br />
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    html to UBB format I need to post a picture

    I have a picture of a motor part that I'd like to ask a question about but it is in html format. <br />The html url is: <br />www.geocities.com/meaux2/Whatisit.JPG<br />By copying and pasting the above in your addresss box, you can see what I'm trying to ask about.<br /><br />Please give it a...
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    Water pump on 1963 40 hp Johnson

    I'm fixin' to try replace the water pump impeller on the subject motor but am not sure what to look for. When I drop the lower unit, what will I see? <br />Does the drive shaft and the gear shifter rod drop out along with the lower unit or do I have to disconnect them at some point? Please...
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    Spark Plugs

    What are the correct spark plugs for a 1963 40 hp Johnson outboard motor?<br /><br />Same question for a 1958 3 hp Johson<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />Meaux
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    earmuffs

    Using earmuffs on a 1963 40 hp Johnson super seahorse what should happen???<br /><br />1.Should water come out of the discharge holes without turning the motor over or is it necessary to actually run the motor to attain the circulation??? <br /><br />I tried applying the water through the ear...
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