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Update, powerhead gasket on and put back together. New ignition switch, impeller, lower unit oil and carb rebuilt. Compression is 130 psi exactly on both cylinders. Put some fresh gas in it and bam started up first turn of the key and I think its running great for the first time in a few...
So you wouldn’t worry about replacing that foam seal? I can’t find it anywhere. Is there just one seal on the crankshaft? Only reason I ask is it doesn’t seem like I would need to remove the housing in order to install a new seal. Thanks so much for the help!
Bought an 85 evinrude 25hp to play around with as I want to learn more about 2stroke outboards. Got it cheap since the owner knew it needed work he just wasn’t sure what it was. My only outboard exp is spark plugs, lower unit oil and impellers which isn’t t much lol. Previous owner didn’t go...
On to the worst part of project...old crusty decal removal😫. Even worse than I thought it would be but finally making progress. I had my mind made up that I was going to do a vinyl wrap. For some reason on the front door the decals were so bad that when they came off with eraser wheel it also...
curious if you ended up using tuff coat on your pontoon. I really want to use it on our floors but am nervous since I don’t see it on many other pontoons. Thanks
Having some difficulty finding replacement impeller for 1987 mariner 40hp outboard. First time replacing anything on this engine
pic of engine plate below thanks for any help!
Have been doing a pontoon restore last few weeks. I’m on flooring now, luckily the deck is solid and the glue has came off fairly easy. I have no experience with the non skid but I hate carpet. My concerns with the non skid is..1) I don’t see a lot of people doing the non skid flooring on...
I bought a 1987 sun tracker bass buggy that has been sitting in the water for years. The guy acted like he hadn’t taken out of water in 10 years lol. Needless to say that amount of buildup on it is bad and I have tried almost every trick, tip, home mixture and even the expensive stuff...
