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    1987 Johnson 20 coughing bad

    Hi All - I have a 1987 Johnson 20 that idles smooth but coughs really bad when you throttle it up. I've cleaned the carb twice now, checked the reed valves - what I could see through the intake they looked fine, and replaced the top coil. The top plug was/is real wet and the bottom plug is dry &...
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    175 Evinrude to 200 Johnson swap

    Hi all - I'm about to swap out a 1988 175 Evinrude (e175tlccm) with a 1999 Johnson 200 (j200pleen). The guy I got the 200 from told me that the Evinrude controls will work with this motor if I buy an adapter? for about $35 from a Johnson dealer. Before I get into this - does anybody have an idea...
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    1989 Evinrude 88 SPL

    Hi All - One quick question - I'm going to pull the lower unit on this motor today & want to make sure about the shift rod. Does this unit have the one piece shift rod that needs to be unhooked under the bottom carb or is it a two piece that can be separated down lower? Thanks to all for lots of...
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    Is this even possible?

    Hi All - Just saw this ad on CL & was wondering if this kind of upgrade is even possible without swapping the powerhead? Thanks ... http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/1304517317.html
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    Skeg Repair?

    I have a chance to pick up 2 Evinrude outboards really cheap. One is an 88hp and the other a 9.9 - they look to late 80?s. These motors were on a boat that ran aground and the skegs & props got beat up pretty bad. I?m wondering if any of you have ever had the skeg on your outboard re-welded...
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    1977 Evinrude 55

    Hi All - Just wondering if anyone has a motor side red plug that would work for this motor that they would like to part with? It's the last thing I need besides a prop after a major redo. Please respond with a price including shipping to 16443. Thanks & this is a GREAT site...
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    Old Johnson Prop Question

    Hi - I just found a couple of old props & I?m not sure what the application is for them. I believe that they came off of old OMC?s in the 50+ HP range & shear pin style. 1st - #306782 12 1/8? X 14 Really hard to see the numbers 2nd - Michigan SMC 61 Looks identical to the above Also...
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    Evinrude 55 Prop Question

    Hi All - I just picked up this sweet 55 yesterday - traded a non running 15 hp for it. This 55 was missing all of the head bolts & the wiring was all screwed up. After replacing all the bolts I did a compression check (110 lbs both cyls) The previous owner said it quit on him while in the water...
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    '84 Evinrude 9.9 exhaust- really need help

    Hi All - First, I would like to thank everybody who has helped with my previous questions. I?m still working on a 1984 Evinrude 9.9 - e10selcra - Yachtwin. I?ve just replaced the powerhead to exhaust housing gasket , the inner to outer exhaust housing gasket, and the driveshaft seal on top of...
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    '84 E10SELCRA Exhaust question

    This is the 9.9 with the long extension for use with sailboats. I have it apart to replace the gasket between the powerhead and the exhaust housing. My question is - Does this setup exhaust through the prop or at the base of the extension? Thanks in advance for any & all help .... Mark
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    '84 Evinrude 9.9 Compression

    Hi - I need to know what the compression should be for an '84 Evinrude 9.9 - I have a Seloc manual for this motor, but I can't find a compression value in it. Thanks for the help ..... Mark
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    '84 Evinrude 9.9 Tiller Gears

    Hi - I have a '84 Evinrude 9.9 with a tiller. The gears in the middle of the tiller arm are almost completely shot. Does anyone have a good source for replacements? - can be used or nos. Thanks..... Mark
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