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    Thunderbolt Ignition 9.8

    Hi All, Have my dad's old motor after it passed through other family members hands. Serial #1983515. Appears to be 1966 model 9.8 hp. The coils and plug wires have the markings of Thunderbolt ignition. I have the OEM repair manual and the manual seems to indicate that based on the year, the...
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    1970 40 hp evinrude 40052a dual lever remote control

    Throttle control cable casing guide broke yesterday and I had to troll in. Need to find part or new control box but I was wondering if an engine like mine can be adapted to use a single lever control box? Thanks
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    Grease seal position relative to bearing

    Hi All, Renovated 1963 Super Skeeter and trailer. The old Magnolia trailer has 1 1/4" spindle. This is what I have noticed on the hubs as I have taken them off to inspect/repack. One hub has what appears to be a spacer race on both the inner and outer part of the hub. It appears that this space...
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    1966 9.8 Must choke every time to start

    1966 Merc 110 9.8 Rebuilt fuel pump with new check valves and rebuilt carburetor. Must choke, pull starter rope, unchoke, pulll starter rope to start each time. Doesn't matter that the engine is warmed up or that I just turned it off. My guess is that I am getting too much air from somehwere...
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    Where to find welch plug (freeze plug?)

    Merc 110 9.8 1966 Serial # 1983515. Removed old welch plug in taking apart Tillotson carburetor while waiting on arrival of carburetor rebuild kit. No new welch plug included. Goes in a 3/8 inch opening. Can't find a single one in Shreveport/Bossier city area. Been to auto parts stores, marine...
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    Choke(s) Evinrude 1970 40hp Big Twin Electric Start 40052A

    On my motor there is a manual choke lever, (on/off/automatic) located on the motor by the carb, automatic choke (temperature controlled I believe) and electric choke (solenoid). When in auto position is that for the automatic choke only or does the choke lever have to be in auto for the...
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    Enough resin?

    1963 Super Skeeter. Fiberglassed marine plywood to inner hull using 2 layers of 1.5 oz CSM and polyester resin. Plywood sits flat on the hull. No stringers. Last night fiberglassed the top side of the sole using a layer of 1.5 oz CSM and layer of 10 oz cloth on top of that. This morning, I...
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    1963 SuperSkeeter Deck Replacement

    Will furnish pictures later but boat is 15 ft fiberglass. There are 3 stringers, one in center that runs length of boat and two that run from stern forward about 5 feet. These stringers protrude into the hull which leaves a flat inner hull. Stringers and transom appear solid. I plan to...
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    Big Twin Saw Sparks

    1970 Evinrude Big Twin 40 hp (40052A). Removed starter in order to remove carburetor. Noticed the screw in the hole circled below was stripped or wrong size. Just loose in the hole. Thought it didn't matter much since only impact would be on starter bracket. Fired up motor yesterday to decarb...
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    Spring seat design

    Purchased 1963 SuperSkeeter with original trailer, manufacturer uncertain. Leaf springs are shot and ordered new ones. Trailer, before installing new springs, sitting pretty high with the spring on top of the axle. Noticed that the spring seat is welded to the bottom of the axle. Would the...
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    Military Version?

    2000 Johnson Seahorse 150 hp. Model # J150PLSSC. Motor has run well for the 3 years I have owned it. Have a starting issue now and noticed the "Military" classification when looking at model number. Are there any differences to be aware of when undertaking DIY repairs? I will get the service...
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    1970 Evinrude 40hp Big Twin 40052 Carb Kit Item

    Can anyone tell me what the "bag" looking item is that came in my carb kit. This is a picture that someone else posted on a different kit but it is the same "bag" item. I didn't use it and I don't know what it is. Thanks,
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    1970 Evinrude 40hp Big Twin - Slow speed needle valve

    Model 40052. Thanks to everyone's help here I replaced crumbling wiring harness with direct wiring set up, rebuilt fuel pump, rebuilt carburetor, replaced impeller and housing, new spark plugs, new oil in lower unit and took to the lake. Started right up and ran great for quite a while. Go to...
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    1970 40hp Evinrude 40052A Water Pump Sealant

    OMC service manual says apply Sealer 1000 ( I plan to use 3M Scotch-Weld 847) to gearcase and position impeller plate on gearcase. When I install the new impeller housing, should I use sealer on the bottom of the housing and top of the impeller plate. Manual does not say to do this but it seems...
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    '70 Rude Big Twin 40hp carb questions Model 40052

    Motor starts and idles OK. Will run in gear at idle speed but dies when ANY throttle applied. Have kit and plan to rebuild carb. Question 1: OMC service manual tells me that at idle speed there should be 8/1 air fuel ratio and 12/1 at high speed. What is considered high speed? Question 2: Does...
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