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    69 and up 25hp - a good choice ?

    Thanks everyone. I’ve tried to get into AOMCI several times but it keeps telling to enable cookies. They are enabled ! Got frustrated and gave up. I guess now I have a good reason to try again.
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    Does this miss sound like fuel or ignition to you ?

    I’ll move this to the Suzuki forum shortly but thought I’d get broader exposure here to start. I was running my 84 DT30 yesterday on muffs and noticed an irregular miss. Before I start fixing stuff that isn’t broken, I thought I’d see what you people think it may be based on sound. I’m...
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    Help with older Evinrude

    Here’s a link I found yesterday. It looks like 70-78 may be the same motor buts that just a guess https://www.themanualstore.com/Evinrude-Johnson-Outboard-Motor-Model-Year-Look-up-Guide-s/256.htm
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    Help with older Evinrude

    Some people will know off the top of their heads but I’m not one of them. I’d suggest finding a good exploded view of the motor in a parts supplier like marineengine.com and start comparing part numbers for several key components like lower unit housing, impeller, drive shaft, pinion gears, etc...
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    69 and up 25hp - a good choice ?

    Excellent feedback (most of it 😏) - thanks. In a lot of respects I’d rather have one of these motors than the newer, more complicated ones. For one thing, I can work on them - they were built with service in mind. Also, they have a minimum amount of electronics on board which I’m my books is a...
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    69 and up 25hp - a good choice ?

    Hello everyone. I’m working to narrow my search for the perfect engine for my 56 aerocraft front steer / control alum boat. It weights about 180 lbs and it Won’t be used for trolling - just zipping from lake to lake (in a chain) and slow evening strolls around the lake. I’ve zero’s in on the...
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    Proper way to check compression ?

    Good points, thanks. A flame thrower would be unwelcome.
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    Proper way to check compression ?

    Perfect, thanks
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    Proper way to check compression ?

    What is the proper way to check compression on a 2 stroke ? I presume with a warm engine, crank 5 seconds, dry and wet (like a car engine) but don’t know for sure. Also, many used engines won’t or can’t be started so checking compression cold is the only option. How big an error will checking...
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    Is a 60’s vintage Evinrude 28 or 33 hp rare ?

    Ha … I was just trolling their site. Looks interesting. Will definitely post a want add there. Thanks
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    Is a 60’s vintage Evinrude 28 or 33 hp rare ?

    Thanks for clarifying - that sounds more like what he said. Regardless, is it odd I’m seeing about every 60’s evinrude HP other than 28 or 33 ? Perhaps they’re all in private collections now or people are hanging on to them cause they love ‘em. I have all winter to find one - the hunt is half...
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    Is a 60’s vintage Evinrude 28 or 33 hp rare ?

    I’m in SE Michigan. I have a friend who’s spent a lifetime rebuilding and selling vintage Evinrudes and Johnson’s. He recommended the 60’s 28 and 33 as very solid, reliable, simple motors. I guess the 40 inherited a lot of the 33 parts and worn out lower ends were more common. Plus my max...
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    Is a 60’s vintage Evinrude 28 or 33 hp rare ?

    So, I’ve been looking at a lot of outboards for sale for quite a while trying to fine one of these in good shape. I’ve only found 2 - one was a wreck and one was unknown for $1000. I can’t tell if I’m just having an unlucky streak or if this vintage / hp combo is hard to come by. Thanks.
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    Paint question for aluminum hull boats

    Well, all done. My first attempt at rolling and tipping. Boat looks great from 5’ but I’m afraid my tipping leaves a bit to be desired as many brush lines are clearly visible. I thinned the Rustoleum 5% with mineral spirits which is the max recommended on the can for brushing. It’s hard to...
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    Quick wiring question

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    Quick wiring question

    I haven’t been able to obtain a service manual yet for my newly acquired ‘84 suzuki dt30. I was hoping someone can verify an electrical question for me based on attached pic’s. There are 4 wires coming out of the motor. Two appear to be the kill circuit that runs up front to the dead man’s...
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    Suzuki PU140 1991 Stalling out?

    Probably a reach but I’ve heard of old rubber fuel lines getting soft and collapsing under high fuel demand. Perhaps after warming up the engine, connect a new section of fuel line (without bulb) and run it into your fuel tank and see what happens. I think you’ve already ruled out a gas cap...
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    84 Suzuki 30hp 2 cycle. Good motor ? value ?

    Thanks for the feedback. I’ve been considering what it would take to add electric start as the manual start is pretty tough (no compression relief on this puppy). It seems I’d need the starter motor, mounting bracket, solenoid and switch. Would also need to add a ring gear to the flywheel or...
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    84 Suzuki 30hp 2 cycle. Good motor ? value ?

    Wondering if there is a reason nobody is responding to this post ?
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    Paint question for aluminum hull boats

    It had been bare paint until the PO painted it about a year before I bought it. No primer although he may have used an etch because that paint was really stuck well. Still, it may have pealed off in a year I suppose, who knows. With the various opinions expressed here and the fact it only took...
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