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    Only Half Throttle

    Son just bought this last year, I haven't seen it. Anyway, took it out and now he's only getting half throttle. I've never had anything like this so no idea. Something to adjust? When he gets home from work I'll have him join here with more information. Thanks very much
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    No Oil

    Johnson J15RCU Bought new in 87 Very little use for the year. Long story short - son put in gas within sight of shore, no oil in it. He said he ran it like that for about 3 minutes. He had no idea it was straight gas, grabbed wrong can. Sitting in garage now so I haven't run it. Compression...
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    Spark plug wires

    15 hp Johnson, hasn't been run in 3 years, 1987 model. Pulled for hours wouldn't start. Looks to me like the inside of the plug wires are corroded or something. Put a couple wires on from my car and it started right up. Tried a small burr bit in my dremel, didn't seem to help. Any ideas...
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    1958 Lone Star Drain Plug

    This one still works but the worn threads bother me, hate to have it strip out in the middle of the BWCA. The OD of the threads is 15/16". I've seen the rubber ones but I'd rather have an original if I can find one. Thanks
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    50:1 or 25:1?

    My son's old Evinrude 25:1 puked so he rented a newer Johnson 50:1. They bought a couple cans and SOME of the 25:1 for the Johnson. Problem is, he isn't sure which cans he diluted or didn't. Could a person tell by looking at it, in a clear glass maybe? Oil used is Cabela's semi-synthetic...
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    Fishing Related?

    Guy is wondering what this thing is. Someone suggested it has something to do with fishing or making tackle maybe? I've never seen anything like it. Thanks
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    What Are They Called?

    My old Lone Star boat came with these things along the top of the boat angled slightly upward, 4 on each side I think. They look like they would accept a piece of wood or something (1.5" x 1/2") to keep the cover bowed up to keep the water from puddling. Talked to the son of the guy I bought...
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    50's Johnson 10 HP

    In a pinch can a person use some Lawn Boy two cycle oil. He's just gonna take a quick spin to see if the motor works okay. I've read he needs a 24:1 mix. Once he gets up north I'll give him a gallon of TCW-3. His wife went to a hardware store and they sold her some Opti-2 oil in a pouch...
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    Not Sure What To Make Of This

    My two boys and some friends are heading up to Basswood for the opener in a couple weeks. One of their friends mounted a 9.9 Johnson on the back of his 19' canoe. Now, Basswood can have some big waves. I just have to wonder (and the guy himself too) how this will work out. Anyone ever...
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    1959 Evinrude 10 HP

    Son just bought this, long story, and took it to a 'mechanic' he found on Craig's List. He said there is 65# compression in both cylinders. Is this good or not so much? Thanks
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    15hp Johnson Been Sitting

    Bought this new, 1987 15hp. Haven't used it a lot and has been hanging in the garage for 7 years now, I want to get it going again. I did read Awakening a sleeping outboard; by BoatBuoy but he is talking about 15 years. Also read an article by LeeRoy Wisner. I'm thinking I'll order a water...
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    Battery Won't Charge

    Have 6 wires that go to the battery, any idea which go to positive and which to negative?<br /><br />Alumacraft runabout with Johnson 35 hp, about 10 years old.<br /><br />Thanks
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