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  1. jbjennings

    How to remove 1996 mercury 25hp tiller handle

    Figured it out. In case anyone else ever needs the help: pull slack on the kill switch wires, then pull the whole handle/shaft assembly out. The end of the shaft slides into the female recess of the cable spool. My problem is that the plastic male end that fits into the cable spool...
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    Outboard checklist

    Just thought I'd make a list of common problems I've noticed over time and ways to avoid them, and things to check if problems arise..... Lower unit oil---check for seal leaks, condition of oil. If oil is black and/or opaque, it needs changing. Fuel line and/or oil injection lines-----check...
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    Folding ducktwin and F_R tuning question:

    Just thought I'd share----I've been wanting a nice 3hp for a long time. It's got 90psi in both cylinders and runs great with a good prop, lower unit seals, and little missing paint on the skeg. Very pleased to get this one----first motor I've bought in quite a while and it was only 20miles...
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    2006 yamaha 25hp 2-stroke gripes....

    Anyone noticed the miniscule brass idle jet adjustment needles on the carbs on this motor? Advance warning if you have one----these brass needles are INCREDIBLY easy to break off and once you do, you're in trouble. The needles seem to be turned in a lathe and for some reason the thickness...
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    '73 merc 65hp --will EZGLIDE model 840 fit the steering tube?

    I was hoping to change from console steering back to stick steering on my merc 650. I found the ezglide 840 on ebay and was wondering if it will fit. Are the steering tubes standardized so they'll all fit on both mercs and OMC's? ANyone have any idea? link to kit I'm hoping to buy...
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    Cost for rebuilding press-fit crankshaft with one-piece rods??

    Just curious if any of you have had to deal with rebuilding a crank like this and how you solved it. A new one is so cost prohibitive, it almost makes it not worth fixing the motor.
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    Where to get a 25hp crankshaft rebuilt?

    I had a center bearing cage break apart for no apparent reason. All the pistons look great except one piston where a piece of the cage boogered it up. The cylinders are definitley borable. Is the motor junk or can someone like SBT rebuild the crank? Any ideas would be greatly...
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    1989 seadoo 587 hard starting questions

    Having trouble starting out of water when cold. Having trouble startingin water period. I have to give it full throttle and it takes quite a few seconds. I've cleaned the carb and rebuilt, but am waiting for carb kits to redo them both (I have a pair of '89s). I've checked the rotary valve cover...
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    Finally some progress on my old OMC's....pics included

    Got the '56 RD and AD-11 painted, and a '55 sportwin painted like a '56 on a redone jonboat and trailer that I'm going to sell. Still waiting on decals for the AD-11. I broke the darned stirrup linkage on the carb's throttle shaft by overtightening the set screw like an idiot, so after I source...
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    When doing outboard repair, how do you keep your shop clean?

    I feel like this is outboard repair related, but if it needs to be moved..... F_R, Joe, others: How the heck can you keep your shop reasonably clean when working on multiple projects???? I have a 25x30 shop in my back yard that I built myself. I may just be a dirty person, but I just CANNOT...
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    Steering and/or control pics for a '60s era OMC

    Re: Steering and/or control pics for a '60s era OMC Well, here goes. I don't know how helpful they will be. THere's another version of this setup where the springs are attached to the boat sides, then go through a pulley attached to the motor, then through a pulley right beside the spring...
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    Tools for removing propshaft bearings from '56 johnson RD 30hp?

    Does anyone know the proper tools for removing these bearings? Also, is a slide hammer the proper tool for removing the pinion bearing race from the gear housing? I'm going to try to take the housing and propshaft to a machinist and see if they can remove/install new Made in USA bearings...
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    Joe Reeves or F_R needed desperately! 1970 60hp johnson devil motor!

    Guys, I'm at the end of my rope on my nephew's motor. It cranks, idles, runs full and half throttle great. However, it has a cyclic surge at 3/4 throttle. I've done my best to set the points and checked gap at each cam lobe, cleaned the rotor and dist. cap, cleaned the carbs and even pulled...
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    I had no idea that the devil was this powerful, but.......

    A very frightening video clip. I have to agree......you KNOW when it's the devil! http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=22984504&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=1&loop=0
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    1970 60hp johnson--need help with strange cyclic surging at 3/4 throttle, fine at WOT

    This motor has had a new CDI amplifier and coil, cleaned distributor cap and rotor, cleaned carbs by soaking overnight in chemical and blowing out all passages. Checked fuel pump and was fine. New fuel lines. Good fuel. Spark plugs are surface gap. Engine hasn't been run since about...
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    1972 50hp problem Joe Reeves or F-R or Faztbullet????

    I have never been able to solve the problem I'm having with this motor. It idles like new, starts easily warm or cold, and has great acceleration. It has been rebuilt by me. Has 155psi +/-5psi of compression in both cylinders. New good head gasket. Tried different used stator (same...
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    1957 johnson 7.5hp overheating question

    Guys, I got a nice lower unit and midsection for my '57 7.5hp johnson, and it has a good impeller wear plate and good impeller, but doesn't stay cool. In spite of the fact that lots of water is coming out of the exhaust relief---just as much as my good '57 evinrude 7.5hp, it is getting hot...
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    1970 johnson 60hp outboard....Does CDI make an amplifier replacement?

    Wiring badly corroded coming out of amplifier. I'm going to try to save it, but is there an aftermarket replacement for this bad boy? He's worth his weight in gold, almost!! :( Thanks, JBJ
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    Sierra keyed switch for '70 johnson 60hp??

    Could anyone tell me whether this switch would work for the above hydro-electric shift motor? An NOS one is more than twice the price...
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    Will a '70 20hp johnson cowl fit a '75 evinrude 25hp???

    Curious, my '75 evinrude cowl gasket is junk, found a decent '70 20hp cowl that appears to be different in overall shape, but the recoil cutout and the base look the same. Anyone have an idea? Thanks, JBJ
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