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    15 hp evinrude, will not run????

    Hi Folks, I have a 1987 Evinrude 15 hp 2 stroke outboard, late manufacture with the CD2 electronic ignition. It will start and run and die. It will not sustain running for more than 20 seconds. I have the manual and I have completed the following. 1) compression check 120/120 psi 2) new spark...
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    Mercury 2.2 hp ignition coil

    Hi, I have a 1987 Mercury 2.2 hp s/n A812136. The motor sat in storage for a long time. It worked great the first time out but on the second trip it would not start. Quickly discovered a lack of spark. I measured the coil primary at 5.1K olms and the secondary at 1.5 olms. It seams like the...
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    87 Evinrude 15hp starts and dies

    Hi everyone, thanks in advance for your help. I have a 15 horse twin with CD2 ignition system. I'm trying to get it going for a friend. The motor starts and dies within a few seconds. I've rebuilt the fuel pump beacause the diaphram looked to be in poor shape when I checked it and cleaned the...
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    Insl-x Sure-Step or pool paint on boats

    Hi, I'm doing a budget overhaul on a 60's Springbok aluminum boat. The seams have dried out and leak so I used the Gluvit epoxy product to seal the seams. Now I'm looking at what to top coat the interier of the boat with. I have called several marinas in my area to find out what products are...
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    SEARS/ESKA Carburetor kit Part # help

    Hi Guys, I have a 1971 5 hp Sears/Eska model # 217.59310. It uses the Tecumseh power head model 643-13 s/n 6661971. This outboard has a lauson carburetor fitted. I understand Tecumseh aquired the Lauson company may years prior to this outboards manufacture. So, I went to searspartsdirect.com...
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    Tecumseh 5 hp carb queston

    Hi, I have a 1971 5 hp Sears/ESKA with the Tecumseh power head. I'm just getting it going after sitting for a long time so I pulled the carb for cleaning. There is a small rubber element that is placed in the inlet passage from the carb flange side and has it's hollow center over a port in the...
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    1949 Evinrude Zephyr Manuals

    hi, I just aquired this motor, good compression but the ignition leads are all damaged. I will be looking to restore this motor feasible. I'm looking for parts and service manuals for this model. Does anyone have any pdf. copies they would be willing to share? I have a couple of Johnson 5.5...
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    Clinton J5 manuals

    hi, similar to preveous post for ESKA manuals I'm looking for parts and service manuals for a Clinton J5 outboard. Does anyone have any pdf. copies they would be willing to share? I have a couple of Johnson 5.5 parts books in pdf. I'd be willing to trade. (also a whole bunch of classic Ski-doo...
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    SEARS/ESKA 5 hp manuals

    hi, I'm looking for parts and service manuals for a ESKA built Tecumseh powered 5 hp outboard. Does anyone have any pdf. copies they would be willing to share? I have a couple of Johnson 5.5 parts books in pdf. I'd be willing to trade. (also a whole bunch of classic Ski-doo manuals in pdf. if...
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    Mercruiser 3l starter/solinoid problem, stumped

    Hi All, Let me start by saying that I have read the tutorials and associated threads and tried all suggestions to date with regard to this problem with no success. Boat is a 2003 Mariah 18' bowrider, low hours. Problem: intermittent starter cranking. Solenoid throws out (clicks) but starter...
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    Parts required for 1955 Johnson 5.5

    Hi folks, I have just aquired a 1955 Johnson 5.5 Model CD-12 sn 1309181. It was given to me by a coworker who tore it apart for a rebuild and then gave up. I have been able to locate all the ignition parts, carb kits and impeller kits for a rebuild but cannot locate new piston rings and a...
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    77 Merc 700 low power

    Hi Guys, I have a 70 hp merc that has consistently displayed the following characteristics. When cold starting it requires lots of choke, then once started will run for a short time and quit. Repeated starts and tickling the choke button will get it to run but it has low power on the warm up...
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    What tach do I need ?

    Hi I have a 77 merc 700 3 cyl. I'm working through some typical problems. i.e. Not charging - Installed new rectifier now charges high (16.8 V) New battery, clean connections. Inconsistent Idle - Checked and cleaned fuel system from tank to carbs (2), pulled carbs and installed new needle...
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    1979 Mercury 700 70 hp, Water squirts out vent?

    Hi guys, I have a 1977 merc 700, 70 hp, 3 cyl. There is a vent hole on the side of the cylinder block adjacent to the throttle arm etc. When I run the engine above idle I get an occasional squirt of water out the vent hole. There is evidence that this has been happening for a while. (stain on...
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    Alternative to A&B foam

    Ok, tell me if I'm crazy.<br /><br />I'm pricing materials for a floor and stringer replacement on a $250 boat. I don't have much to money spend so I’m looking at alternatives to the two-part urethane foam, which is $119 for a gallon kit that produces 10 cubic feat of foam.<br /><br />I'm...
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    Epoxy vs Polyester, what plywood?

    Ok,<br /><br />I've spent the last two days reading and trying to understand the science of transom replacement. I gather it’s not impossible provided you are willing to put in the time. I have priced materials as best I could and I figure I can replace the transom and rotted floor stringers for...
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    Tecumseh 1.5? Added picture link

    I have recently aquired an old Tecumseh outboard of about 1.5 hp. The power head resembles an old lawn mower and the leg is made of two light wall tubes connected to a lower unit casting. It has 80 lbs compression and spark so I'm two thirds of the way there. The carb linkage is missing some...
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    50's ? Elgin 301

    Hi I have an old Elgin 301. It's a very cute little outboard and one I'd like to fix. It was seized when I got it but it's freed up now. I will need some new rings at a minimum. Maybe a piston and cylinder as well. The compression is down around 45-50 lbs. The rest is complete.<br /><br />Any...
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    Clinton J5, How to change water pick-up?

    Hi Folks,<br /><br />I just acquired a mid 60's (I believe) Clinton J5 outboard motor. I spent some time reading here and I have a parts breakdown/service manual ordered from Clinton Engines corp.<br /><br />Engine Model no. J5 1105<br />Serial no. 47750<br /><br />The motor appears to be...
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