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    91 Evinrude 70hp tracker bent skeg

    any way to straighten out a bent skeg or is it a goner? Motor otherwise handles ok but its quite a bend.. can it be heated and bent back? or will that weaken/stress the metal too much?
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    I need help with a wiring diagram/bilge pump

    Boat is a 1992 Northwood 16ft. Model number is 16NW8. Any help with the schematics/design of the wiring would be much appreciated. Boat has a 70hp 'rude tracker on it..runs excellent Has wiring issues I'm stuck on though.. TIA
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    56 15hp Johnson electric start?

    Did this motor ever come with an electric start? I see someone advertising a starter bracket for this year..anybody happen to have a parts diagram showing this on that specific year? Wouldn't mind adding it to mine..
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    Low power/won't "rev-up" 68 6hp Johnson

    Hi guys I'm stumped. My little 6 won't rev up to full rpm. When in neutral it will run up, runs excellent on slow speed, idles like a champ, starts in 1 maybe 2 pulls. I have cleaned the carb, water pump, ignition new etc.. It didn't do this before not sure what to do. Go to take off, put in...
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    Dual-line pressure tank connector question (and bktheking)

    I saw it mentioned that this can be disassembled..How does it come apart? I would like to clean mine up better, as after my o-ring replacement job I'm thinking some old ring may have fell down inside the spring area. It doesn't pop up flush anymore. Doesn't seem to leak but I have taken off the...
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    '56 15 HP Johnson Ignition dilema..

    This one has me stumped. No spark in top cylinder. I have done the following: Switched plugs..plug is good Swapped Coils...Coil works on other side Condensor switched..Works fine on other side Checked point gap..spot on ---(did not switch these around) Checked plug wire with multimeter--used...
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    Alternate fuel pumps..

    Does anyone know if other fuel pumps can be used on these then the BRP ones? I though I read somewhere folks were using Mikuni snowmobile fuel pumps on old outboards. Any links to sources of information on such ideas? Are there rebuild kits available for these pumps? (late 50's & on outboards)...
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    Looking for a good source

    Does anyone have a good online source for diagrams of Johnnyrudes pre-68? Everywhere I go thats as far back as they get. Thanks!
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    Shear pin problem?

    1956 Johnson 15hp: At low throttle the boat moves along just fine..mid throttle no problems..slowly accelerate and once at top end the engine revs up maybe a tad bit higher then normal except the boat starts slowing down <no propulsion> If I back off the throttle it will "catch" again and start...
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    Hi everyone! I'm stumped, maybe you guys can help.

    Hello everyone. Great forum, I'm thinking maybe somebody here could help me. Here's the scoop. I picked up a '68 6hp Johnson from a friend of mine. He put it away running about 1 yr ago. He previously replaced points. I get the motor, brought it home, slap it on the boat and....no joy. So I...
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