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    johnson 85HP no spark

    I just purchased a 1969 Johnson 85 HP model #85ESL69M that supposedly ran. Upon trying to start it, I discovered it has no spark to the plugs. I pulled the flywheel and the points look great. The 2 wires that run down to the Amplifier from the points had rotten insulation and were bare in many...
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    tachometer question for johnson outboard

    I have a question about tachometers for outboards. I have a 1977 johnson 140HP 4 cyl. that the tach quit working on and a 1984 johnson 70HP 3 cyl. that I want to add a tach to. Are all marine outboard tachs the same? I read somewhere that there an ajustable setting on the tach? I assume for...
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    70 HP vs 85 HP on pontoon boat

    I have a 24' pontoon boat with a mid 80's 70HP Johnson for power that I would like to get a little more top end speed out of. I found a mid 70's 85HP Johnson with only 120 original hours. Motor is in great shape, but is it worth the time to change for only 15HP? Any problems with the older 85HP...
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    1981 johnson 150 H.P. Shaft Bent

    I recently purchased a 18.5' boat with a 1981 Johnson 150 H.P. outboard on it. I noticed that the prop has a woble and is about 1/8" out of true at outer edge of prop. The boat runs fine with no noticable vibration, but I still want to correct problem. Can I just put a long, snug, pipe over the...
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    1981 Johnson 150 HP General Info

    I am in the process of buying a boat with a 1981 Johnson 150 HP outboard. Just need some general feedback before I drive 400 miles to look at it. (1) Are there common problems? (2) Any items I should look for? (3) What would be a good compression value? (4) Are they gas hogs? (5) Should it push...
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    mercruiser 150 HP I/O burning points

    I have recently purchased a pristene 1966 Starcraft with a 150HP Mercruiser I/O inline 6 cyl. Chevy. Within 15 to 30 minutes of run time it fries the points for some reason? I am using all Mercruiser parts. I've changed the points, plugs, condensor, rotor, and coil. Points and coil several...
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    70 HP Evinrude seems to run hot?

    I have a 1984 70HP Evinrude that when hooked up to a garden hose and adapter puts out much hotter water than a 1971 60HP Evinrude I have? I'm talking the difference of luke warm water on the 60HP and hard to hold your under the water temp on the 70HP? The last time I used the boat, it quit...
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    adding a 3rd pontoon log to 2 log boat

    I have a 24' pontoon boat with 19" logs on it now. I found a 18' log with a diameter of 23" that I want to add to down the middle. I know about leaving enough space between back end of new toon and the transom so the motor won't cavitate. And I know about keeping it even or ahead of the existing...
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    1971 enenrude 60HP compression test

    I recently purchased a 1971 60HP Evenrude. A compression test with a very good tester showed about 150lbs. per cylinder. I was told that this is too high and that it may have stuck rings? I was always under the impression that the higher the reading the better? The motor sounds good , but it...
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    eaton outdrive

    I have a mint 1964 Eaton outdrive along with the Ford 6 cyl. Intercepter engine, and all of the original owners manuals, controls, etc. Anybody have an idea where i might post these items for sale that so that someone who truly needs them to keep their old girl on the water will see the ad? I...
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    61 mercury 50hp

    also toying with using a 1961 mercury 50hp. need some general info on unit such as availability of parts? reliability? performance? inherent problems? any other feedback / information that may help me decide whether i would want to use this vintage unit? overall this motor looks very clean...
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    1959 evinrude 50 hp

    i am looking at a 1959 evinrude 50hp that has an extension sandwiched between the lower and upper gear case to make it a long shaft. can it be removed to make it a short shaft without having to find some other parts? specifically, i'm wondering about the vertical shaft. is there some kind of an...
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    what year and best manual

    i just purchased an older evinrude mod# 40652B and ser# E02052 it is blue in color 40 HP and has BIG TWIN on it. i think it is a 1966 40 hp but need confirmation. also, what is the best manual out there for doing work on the unit myself? Oh, and the prop is a michigan # PJ35. what other #s will...
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