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    Adding a kill switch to an old outboard

    I have a coup[le of 2 horsepower OMC engines, a 1974 Evinrude and a 1978 Johnson. Of course there were no lanyard type Engine Kill Switches on motors of this era. I have come up with a bracket to mount a switch to the stbd side of the motor. Is there any reason that a switch like this should...
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    Installing a Lanyard Kill Switch on a 2 HP Johnson.

    Anyone have any thoughts as to mounting a Lanyard Kill Switch on a 2HP Johnson? Where should I attach the unit? Will be looking at Youtube videos later on.
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    Converting 2 hp Johnson to Electronic ignition.

    I have heard that when installing a Capacitor Discharge Ignition module that you can keep the points and substitute the Module for the Condenser only. This supposedly turns the points into a switch that is accurate to fire at the right timing. Is this true or is it a ghost story?
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    My 1978 Johnson 2HP motor

    I bought this engine a couple of years ago and used it last season for about 30 hours. It is not too good looking cosmetically. I was scared that it needed a lot of work, lower unit etc. I even approached my wife about a new Suzuki. This afternoon I removed the filler plug and sure enough, there...
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    AIRHEAD VINYL REPAIR KIT - Mariner 4

    Would the Airhead Vinyl Repair Kit be suitable to carry onboard the Mariner 4 as for emergency use? Is this product OK for permanent repairs?
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