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    Oil leaking out exhaust port! Help!

    I have a 1980 Evinrude 15 horse outboard (2 stroke). I winterized it last fall and started it up in a water tank to be sure it would be good to go for this season. The motor runs like a top, but when I put it away in my garage, it leaked a puddle of oil out of the exhaust port. The puddle...
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    Can't find year of Mercury serial number OC172947!

    I have a Mercury 9.9 HP Outboard motor. I have looked on the different sites with serial numbers and years, but can't locate the year of my motor. What year is my motor with the serial number: OC172947? Thanks in advance. tink
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    How do I start 1969 Evinrude 40 Horse?

    Hey guys, I've got a problem. I was recently given a 1969 Evinrude 40 Horse Outboard. It's an electric start with console steering/throttle control.<br /> The problem is that the whole pack of wires that come out of the engine are not labeled. There is a positive and negetive battery cable...
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    What size prop for '61 Evinrude 10 horse?

    Hey guys, I'm stuck on this one. I'd like to get another prop for my 1961 Evinrude 10 horse outboard. Problem is, I have no idea what size or pitch it is. Can anybody tell me what size or pitch is recommended for my motor? Anybody have the OMC part number for the factory original? Thanks in...
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    How do I break in outboard I just rebuilt?

    Hey guys, I'm finally finished rebuilding my '86 Johnson 40 horse outboard. I couldn't have done it without all your help. My last question for now is What is the proper way to break in my motor after I have just rebuilt it? I put new pistons and bearings in it. I am going to be taking it on...
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    Is connection rod on '86 Johnson reversible?

    Just a quick question. I put new pistons and loose needle bearings on my connecting rods today. I marked the connecting rods and caps so I could align them properly when I reassemble the motor. The problem is that after I was done, I noticed the bottom connecting rod is flipped 180 degrees or...
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    How do I remove piston pin?

    Ok, I've got my '86 Johnson 40 Horse completely disassembled. I need to remove the old pistons, replace the loose needle bearings, and then attach the new oversize pistons. Without buying the special OMC Tool used to remove the piston pin, what is the best way to take that pin out? I have...
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    What are tolerances when reboring Johnson Outboard?

    Hi, this forum has been very helpful. I just had another question I need help with. I have an '86 Johnson 40 horse outboard that I am rebuilding. I took the crankcase to a professional to get bored .030 oversize. The pro wants to know what is the tolerance when he bores the cylinders? What...
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    Help Removing Connecting Rod and Cap Assembly

    Ok, I'm in the process of rebuilding my 1986 Johnson 40 Horse Electric Start Outboard. My lower cylinder is scored and I have to get the cylinders bored out and then put in oversize pistons. I have the crankcase completely disassembled and am left with the crankshaft and pistons (still in...
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    Need flywheel for Johnson 40 Outboard!

    I have a few quick questions. I have a 1986 Johnson Electric Start 40 Horse Outboard. In the process of trying to rebuild it, I goofed and broke my flywheel. The number on my flywheel is 583011. I have access to another flywheel that has the number 582438. All I know so far about this other...
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