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    outboard size

    I have a 10 ft sea nymph v hull. I was wondering if a 6 hp two stroke would be to much for it. the coast guard saftey card says 5 hp max. I know a 5 and a 6 weigh the same. My thought was when getting into rougher waters out here in sd bay the 6 would jump up and down on the transom ripping and...
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    price for 1980's -1990's 4 or 5 hp evinrude johnson

    what do you guys think would be a fair reasonable price for one in decent condition thats had a full tune up, and for one that hasnt had a tune up. Here in san diego they go for about 300$-400$. Doesnt seem right; for an outboard that is about 30 years old, im thinking 200$-300$. Same goes for a...
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    1954 evinrude fleetwin 7.5 QUESTIONS

    so i got a few questions. how do i remove the high and slow speed valve packing - 43X123? 2nd, I was shifting the gears with the lower off and it was rough. I shoved it into reverse and it didnt want to go all the way and when id go to spin the prop drive with it in reverse it would kinda catch...
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    1985 sea nymph with what i think to be electrolysis

    the boat is covered in this rough scaly light red and green/blue crust. its not deep but its everywhere. not sure what it is. wondering if i can clean it and with what. and if i dont clean it can it progress.
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    1954 evinrude fleetwin 7.5 gear oil capacity

    Also, what are some signs of water getting in the gear case?
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    key parts of the magneto to replace on a 1954 evinrude fleetwin 7.5

    need a little help with this one guys
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    how to remove lower unit on a 1954 evinrude fleetwin 7.5

    i unbolted the lower unit near the impeller, pulled down and it would only go so far. the shift lever would move to reverse as i pulled down. how do i disconect the drive shaft or gears.
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    how to remove flywheel/magneto cover on 1954 evinrude fleetwin 7.5

    cant spin the nut off without the crankshaft moving. how do i grip the flywheel. is there a special tool?
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    what is the cork for on the cylinder head of a 1954 evinrude fleetwin 7.5

    its located on the bottom towards the ground. i figured its got something to do with water.
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