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    Safe driveshaft removal

    As noted in http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/johnson-evinrude-outboards/9356155-1965-3hp-johnson-lower-unit-removal?p=9361152#post9361152, my driveshaft was frozen in the powerhead. The model is an Evinrudde 4 that does not require any disconnection of the shift rod...
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    Cleaning my BF20 carb (same as BF15)

    After two days of trials on my "new to me" 2004 BF20, the next day the motor would not start. Spark was good. The plugs appeared wet, and my standard 2-stroke fix -- pull the plugs, blow them off, open throttle and pull it over to clear fuel -- did no good. No visible water in the oil. I...
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