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    Pulled shift shaft out of 5hp Nissan (ns5b)

    Well I went to put a new water pump kit in my 5hp today. While trying to get the shift shaft to go down into reverse it felt like it was stuck and I guess i tugged on it a little too forcefully and ripped it out of the lower unit. It doesn't appear like I broke anything but I have no idea. I've...
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    license plate location?

    Hi. I transport my 14' jon boat in the bed of the truck with a bed extender. With the outboard in the down position plus the bedextender plus the length of the boat, it's kind of hard to see the license plate. In florida am I required to relocate it to somewhere else when transporting the boat?
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    Motor laying on it's side?

    Hi. I transport my 14' jon boat to the ramp in the bed of the truck with a bed extender because I have nowhere to keep a trailer and the boat extends past the back of the extender by about 2 or 3 feet. I just upgraded to a 15hp from a 6 and the motor is much heavier. I'm thinking i'm going to...
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    15hp year?

    I have an evinrude 15, model # E15RCDE. Am I correct in thinking that the CD means 86? Thanks, Mike
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    Power difference in 15hp's

    I'm looking into upgrading to a 15hp for my jon boat and the older johnson/evinrudes are a dime a dozen on craigslist. What I'm wondering is since they changed the method of rating horsepower in the 80's, how much of a noticeable difference is there between a 15 rated at the crank and one rated...
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    Paint prep?

    Hi, i just purchased an old gheenoe that needs to be repainted. I've spent the last several hours searching how to prep and am still confused. The boat has old paint with clear coat over it on the sides and the paint that used to be on the bottom is all scraped off. Before I sand the paint on...
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    Problem with my 8hp getting power

    Hi, I have an '88 Johnson 8hp that was given to me that I'm trying to get going. To start with I changed the plugs, rebuilt the fuel pump, replaced the fuel lines, and cleaned the carb. When it's on a stand in a test bucket I can fire it up and it sounds great and will rev up just fine. But...
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    johnson 8hp prop?

    I have a 1988 Johnson 8hp that doesn't have a prop. How do I go about getting a replacement? Do I just go to a propeller shop and tell them what make and model I have? Also, how much should I expect to have to spend? Thanks for any responses
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    80's johnson 8hp questions...

    Recently an 80's johnson 8hp was given to me. Model number j8rccs (anyone know the year?). I was just curious as to what kind of power these things produce. I was told these model years were fast and it is just about as heavy as my merc 15, so I was wondering where it would stand compared to say...
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    '90 15hp merc. cold start issue

    I posted about this before I rebuilt my carb. and was originally pointed in the direction that I need to have the motor lync 'n sync'd. I just want to get a second opinion before paying a tech because money is tight right now. Before I rebuilt the carb it wouldn't stay running, it would make a...
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    Help w/ 6hp evinrude. Difficult steering

    I tried searching the site and couldn't find much info. I have a '72 6hp evinrude tiller operated and it still turns but it's pretty tough. It's been used in salt water for a number of years with not much maintance. The zirc won't take grease. I've had a few people offer suggestions but they...
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    '90 15hp Merc. starts then stalls HELP

    I bought the motor about a month ago and when the seller went to test run it, it was cold and it took a few pulls (5-10) and then it fired up and ran fine. I pulled the carb, took it apart and the fuel pump parts and carb seals/float looked like they'd been replaced not too long ago. I sprayed...
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    How to remove tiller handle?

    I need to remove the tiller handle from the metal rod that it's attached to so that I can replace the metal rod. I think that the red kill switch button is held on by the black handle, but I'm not sure. Any of you know how I go about doin that? Is it threaded on, or do I need to pry it off...
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    Hi. I have problems w/ pictures...

    With all the boats/motors that I buy, brake, fix, get bored with, and sell I can't believe I haven't found this site earlier. Anyways I recently bought this: The guy told me it was a 1989. But he didn't seem to sure about it. Serial #0C250310. He started it up it ran fine, shifted it in and...
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