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    Outboard Manufacturer

    Hi Forum, I realize that this question is very vague, but I will give it a shot. I came into possession of a small(single cylinder, approx. 3 hp?) outboard motor, that is fairly new and complete, except for the engine cover. It is seized up, but looks as though it may just be from sitting. My...
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    6 hp OMC Slop

    I just mounted a new to me 6hp Johnson on the back of a 12 foot aluminum boat. I have a question regarding free play on the shaft the motor tilts up and down on. Obviously it is meant to be loose enough so the motor tilts up or down, with no resistance. I noticed when I got the motor mounted...
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    Correct Prop Selection

    Hey Forum, Little confused on the right prop for my Johnson. I bought a Johnson Sailmaster model j6slcob. It is a long shaft, which I need for my 20" rowboat transom. It is mint, but has the weird pitch "sailboat prop" it came with. I want to put a conventional pitch prop on, and here lies my...
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    Impeller keyway issue

    Just a quik question regarding the impeller install on my waterpump rebuild. When I tried to use the poly keyway provided with the rebuild kit that I bought, I could not get the impeller to sit all the way down onto the floor plate of pump assembly. It would start, but hangup about halfway down...
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    Themostat

    Could someone please tell me how to determine if my Johnson 6 HP Sailmaster, model J6SLCOB, has a thermostat? If so, where would it be located? Thanks :)
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    Substitution Materials

    Hi Forum, Can't thank you all enough for helping me get to this point on my water pump rebuild. I have a 6 HP Johnson Sailmaster,model J6SLCOB. I have the gearcase out and the new parts ready to install. Instructions call for the following OMC products:gasket sealing compound #317201, needle...
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    6 HP Tilt Question

    Hi Forum, I have a "new to me" Johnson 6HP Sailmaster, model J6SLCOB, 1985. There is a black knob, located close to the transom clamps of engine. When put in one position, it locks the motor to the cross shaft, effectively locking it in that position, when the knob is turned to the opposite...
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    Tilt Lock Repair

    I am proud owner of "new to me" 1985 Johnson Sailmaster, model J6SLCOB. I need an opinion on a repair procedure I want to attempt. The motors tilt lock(part #94 in schematic)has sheared off its retaining bolt on the motors stern bracket(part #15 in schematic), probably from trailering in the up...
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    6 HP "Sailmaster" lower unit question

    Hi Forum, I have a "new to me" Johnson 6 HP "Sailmaster", model J6SLCOB, a 1985 20" shaft. Doing a waterpump service, as no history of maintenence came with motor. I have never done this before so I have a couple questions. I have removed the lower unit, and the 5" extension came off with it...
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    source for waterpump repair kit

    I have a 1985 Johnson 6 hp sailmaster, and need a waterpump repair kit. I tried this site to no avail. The outboards model number is J6SLCOB. Could I get some suggestions of what site may have the parts kit I need to rebuild my waterpump? Any info is appreciated.:)
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    Sailmaster Prop

    Hello, I have purchased a 1985 Johnson 6 HP Sailmaster to help power my 12' Duroboat when bass fishing. It has the "elephant ears" prop on it from the factory, on which I could find no markings. Will this prop work properly to push my V-hull duroboat along, or should I be looking for a different...
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    Water Pump Service

    Hi Forum, I have just purchased a 6 hp Johnson Sailmaster in excellent condition. I test ran it in a water bucket, and it did send cooling water out the weep hole, but not a very strong stream. The person I bought the motor from, did not know the repair history of the motor,or how long it has...
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    6 hp johnson seahorse sailmaster

    Hi Forum, Have not been on for a while. Hoping to get some information on an outboard I bought today. The outboard is in outstanding condition, getting it home, upon closer inspection of the model and serial numbers, I am afraid I may have been taken advantage of. The motor cover shows clearly...
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    Frozen Washer

    Hello, I am working to restore a mistreated 1989 Evinrude 9.9 HP outboard. The heavy steel washer that goes onto the output shaft before the prop, is rust frozen in place. I have soaked it with penetrating oil for several days and given it several sharp blows with a brass drift, to no avail. I...
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    water pump kit

    Hi All, Brought a 1989 Evinrude 9.9 home from the dump this week. Appeared siezed, but was actually a bolt that had backed out from vibration, jamming up the flywheel. Put it back together with new plugs, and it fired right up. Now the bad news. Ran it in a tank, and no sign of water from pee...
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    Compact Fuel Tank

    I have a 10 foot rowboat we are going to use to fish out of. We have a 4 HP outboard to use with it. My question is about a fuel tank. The smallest I have seen available is a 3 gallon, which is still overkill for a small 4 HP outboard. Someone told me to make my own out of a VRO tank. Any info...
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    Flywheel reinstall

    Hi All, New to forum, great info. Bought a 1974 johnson 4 HP for a 10 foot Livingson twin hull rowboat we are going to bass fish with. Pulled flywheel to check condition of electrics, looks great. My question regards flywheel reinstall. I was tempted to put some never seize on the tapered...
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    Make a small outboard tank?

    I am mounting a 4HP Johnson outboard to a 10' rowboat for fishing. Motor needs an external tank. Was wondering if a smaller than the 3 gallon tanks could be made up from something like a VRO tank, to save space in boat. Any suggestions?
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    1974 4HP Johnson Flywheel Removal

    I need to pull the flywheel on my 1974 4HP Johnson outboard. I have a Selco shop manual that shows removal on larger engines with a basic bolt into flywheel and tighten center bolt type puller. The problem is, the flywheel on my little 4HP does not seem to have any threaded holes on the top of...
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