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    Lauson 6 hp

    Greetings, I recently aquired a 6 hp, 2 cyl, 4 stroke Lauson from the 1950's It seems to have few hours and about 70-75 lbs of compression. The original coil was melted, so I located a replacement. I would like to throw in a new set of plugs and get it running this winter. When I removed...
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    120 hp johnson alarm

    Hello, My 1990 120 hp Johnson sporatically sounds a solid, continuous alarm. It then goes into "limp mode." If I shut it down and let it sit for a minute or two, it shuts off and I am good to go. Fortunately, it doesn't happen all the time, but if I have friends on board, it makes them...
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    Antique Evinrude Coil

    Hello, I've got an old, 1938 2hp evinrude sportsman. The plug wire broke right where it exits the coil. It looks as if I have to replace the whole shebang. While I am at it, I'd like to throw on a new set of points and condensor. While doing an internet search (including iboats) for...
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    Antique Evinrude Year

    Everytime someone asks "what year is my motor?" I always think about how finding that out is as easy as going to the FAQ section. While, here I am asking that question on an outboard I just picked up which predates the the formula used on more recent serial numbers. This previous owner said it...
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    Spirit Outboard

    Hello, I have been seeing quite a few Spirit brand outboards for sale lately. Supposedly they were made by Suzuki. Does anybody have anything to say (good or bad) about them?
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    Older Johnson Tilt

    Hello, I have a sweet running 1973 20 hp Johnson. Every other outboard I have ever owned has been newer, so I am accustomed to flipping the tilt lever and pivoting the motor up, where it automatically locks in place. This '73 has the thumb knop on the transom clamp that says "lock" and...
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    55 gal drum TCW II oil

    I was scanning craigslist this morning and saw a post for a guy selling 2 55 gal barrels of OMC TCW II oil for $100 ea. I got to thinking that this could be a great deal. TCW II oil has to be, what, 10 or 15 years old, but oil doesn't go bad right? I'm sure the majority of us on this site...
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    Older Honda Outboards

    Hello,I am looking to replace my old 20 hp johnson with something a little newer.* Its been a great motor, but I just love how much quieter and more refined the four strokes are.* I came across a 1985 Honda 10 hp for a very good price.* How do these old Hondas compare to the new ones?* I have...
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    spray coming over transom

    Hello, I've got a 1970 14' Lund and a 1973 20 hp Johnson short shaft. When running the boat at a high speed, water tends to splash/spray up from behind the transom on either side of the motor and run down the inside of the transom. This happens with people on board and sitting forward and...
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    another fuel water seperator question

    Hello, A recent post regarding a fuel water separator got me thinking. Is it necessary to stagger the hose fittings on the head of the filter, or is it okay to use two that are side by side and cap the two on the opposite side? I ask because I thought as long as the inlet hose goes on the...
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    attwood (michigan wheel) ballistic

    Hello, I came across a new "attwood ballistic 13 1/8 x 19p" stainless prop. Apparently Michigan Wheel now makes this prop. My 1990 120 hp johnson currently pushes my 20' mirrocraft cuddy nicely with a 19p aluminum prop. My question is, do you think 21p might be a little much? I am not out...
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    bedding through hulls

    Hello, I picked up a couple through hulls yesterday for my livewell. Both go below the waterline. The dealer sold me a couple black plastic ones that are good for this application. On my way home, I picked up a tube of West Marine 8200 Polyurathane caulk on sale. After installing the...
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    Silicon Sealant Removal

    Hello, What is the best way to remove silicon sealant without damaging the underlying paint? I recently redid the transom on my 20' Mirrocraft and the seam between the splashwell and the rest of the rest of the hull has about 6 feet total of silicon. I have tried mineral spirits and brake...
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    Replacing Through-Hulls

    While I'm redoing the transom on my 20' aluminum boat, I would like to go ahead and replace some through hulls. There are 3, one for the drain, and two for the livewell. The drain is not the plastic replacable type. The livewell through hulls, one 3/4 and one 1 1/8, are though. West Marine...
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    Using parking brake while launching

    Hello, I've got a question for you folks about launching with my '97 Toyota T100 pickup. Recently, I had both rear wheel seals replaced. In doing so, the dealer disabled the parking brake from one of the rear wheels. I don't recall all the specifics, only that the job would have been much...
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    Adding Portable Fuel Tanks

    Hello,I have a question for you old salts about ways to increase my fuel capacity.* My boat is an '89 20' Mirrocraft Voyageur cuddy.* It is powered by a 120 horse Johnson.* I use the boat for some fishing, tubing, but mostly for just spending the day cruising out on the water.* Several times a...
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    Ford

    Hello, The truck I use to tow my boat with has the letters F.O.R.D. written across the tailgate. Could someone please enlighten me as to what these letters mean?
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    Quality of new outboards

    I was at the boat dealership yesterday and walked past the display of new Mercury outboards. I'm not looking to buy, just killing time, but something struck me about the new outboards- they just look cheap. Yes, I know, my pair of old Johnsons are loud, they smoke, and get tempermental with...
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    Electrical Grounds

    Hello, Well, the past owner of my boat didn't do me any favors. He told me the wood in the transom was recently replaced. A year into owning the boat, I begin seeing small, powdery pinholes popping through the aluminum transom (boat is a 1989 20' Mirrocraft Voyageur). Searching for answers...
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