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    How to determine what pilot jet is for 9.9 HP and wich is for 15 HP?

    Hello, Carb for my motor has 2 Pilot jets listed: 82600M (#46) and 94561M (#48) I am not able to fid any indication what is for 9.9 or 15 HP. I do have original service manual and parts list, but nothing there. Internet does not say it either. Please help. Tnx.
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    Need help with 1983 15HP Mariner

    re on the Web, I will post them here in case someone needs it.
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    Need help with 1983 15HP Mariner

    Hello, I was advised to move it to Yamaha forum since it was actually made by Yamaha. I got this motor in great condition. Only it starts, runs like crazy and stalls. I found that for some reason PILOT JET (part #1) on Carburetor diagram is missing. I am not able to locate it anywhere. Looks...
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    Need help with Mariner 15 CE

    Hello, I am OMC person, but last weekend I was not able to pass this motor during our community garage sale. According to the owner it was sitting inside for last 10 year, but it looks great outside and like new inside, so I took my chances for $200. I figured it is 1983 by now. Can anyone help...
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    Need help with 1968 40 HP Big Twin Evinrude

    Hello, ' Model 40853D. I put it on the boat after the winter, put new spark plugs , new oil. Started right away , ran it in the water tank for 15 mins fine, checked the water exhaust, temperature, everything was great. Next day brought it to the lake, started fine, ran fine for a few mins and...
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    It used to be a way to see all my old posts. It is not here anymore, is it?

    I am not able to find this option anymore. Everything changed....
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    1968 40HP Evinrude Electric Start problem

    Hello, I have 1968 40HP Big Twin Evinrude that I rebuilt while ago. Ran fine for two seasons. Started fine this morning , then on the lake electric start died. No click at all. Rope start works fine. Motor runs fine after rope start. Tried to troubleshoot at home. Cleaned all contacts, good...
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    Parts source for 1969 Merc 40 Kiekhaefer 4 HP

    Hello, What would be a parts source for such motor (I am really OMC guy). ***** does not have such year. ***** seems is not there anymore... Mod EDIT: please remember Iboats is an online retailer and dont post competitors info/links Thanks.
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    Where to find graphite brushes for MotorGuide FW-HT 54 lbs trolling motor?

    Hello, I was trying to find it on the internet and it looks like for other brands it is not a problem, but for this particular one it is not there. Anybody has an idea? The motor is good , just the brushes got worn out. Thanks.
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    1968 40HP Evinrude Big Twin electric start carb problem

    I solved the problem! You will not believe what it was!:mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new::mad-new: I should share this because nobody deserve to suffer like that. I disassembled it again , cleaned and took the book and started...
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    1968 40HP Evinrude Big Twin electric start carb problem

    Hello, My engine started to run gasoline from carburator , like it is overflooding, so I dissasembled carb and put new float, needle with seat, gasket. Now when I try to start I have to open throttle as much as I can on neutral to get it started and it starts , runs for 2-5 secs and stops. Then...
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    Electric Choke Operation

    I was going to put the same question when I saw this thread. I have the 1968 40 HP Evinrude. 3 choke position on engine: ON, OFF, AUTOMATIC. When ON - fly is closed, when OFF - fly is open. No questions here. But, when AUTOMATIC - fly is closed too. My understanding that on AUTO it has to...
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    1968HP Evinrude does not want to pump water (new impeller)

    Hello, I am moving this question from another thread. 1968 40 HP Evinrude (40853D). Lower unit was completely re-built including new impeller. When motor started for the first time it started pumping water from top exhaust hole for a few mins , but then water stopped and I had to turn off...
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    Minn Kota Endura 30 stopped turning

    Hello, It stopped turning. Removed prop, opened 2 long bolts - no sign of water, no burnt smell, looks good. Carbon brushes about 1/2''. 12 Volts goes to brushes - does it mean switch is good????. What can it be? Tnx.
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    How to test coils on 1968 Evinrude 40HP?

    I am rebuilding 40HP 1968 Evinrude. It looks like I am not getting sparks. I replaced plugs , points and condensors, tested vacume swithch , etc, but did not help. I reassembled it again and took coils out. Is there a way to check them without special equipment? Thanks.
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    1968 40HP Big Twin Evinrude NO spark

    I finally finished restoring my1968 40 HP Big Twin Evin (Model 40853). Now I put it on a boat. It is electric start (no generator). I had similar motors without electric and it was easy. I am not used to electric start motors yet. I have original manual with electric diagram (with generator) and...
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    How to find my old posts?

    Hi, I was not visiting this forum for a while and it changed. How can I find my old posts? I need some info that was there. Thanks.
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    How to remove drive shaft seal from 1973 25 HP Johnson LU?

    Hi, Repair manual shows special tool for it. Is there any tricks how to do it without it? Thanks.
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    1976 25HP Johnson "waving" power loss on HIGH speed?

    Hello, I have new problem with one of my 1976 25HP Johnsons (25R76E): When running the boat it runs fine on low and medium speed, but when switch to high speed it runs fine for about 15-30 sec then the power dropps to slow and then goes back to high and again to slow and again to high, etc...
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    Yelloish "milk" in LU?

    Hello, I took my 1976 25HP Johnson (25R76E) from winter storage, replaced oil in LU and ran it for 10 - 15 min in a tank. Then I left it for 2 weeks and after that opened gear oil change screws to see if there is any water separated from oil is in there. Instead, I had slightly yellow milky...
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