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    1956 Johnson 6hp versus evinrude 6hp pros and cons

    Off topic question here but on my 1974 6hp I’ve been having this issue with a slight hiccup. Ever since I bought it I’ve had this issue. It starts up fine and idle down smooth but every so often while running either at mid throttle or at idle it will have an occasional hiccup. I’ve cleaned and...
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    1956 Johnson 6hp versus evinrude 6hp pros and cons

    Well right now my 6hp won’t plane the boat without some weight in the front so I’d hope the 7.5 has a little more power to plane the boat out better and thus increase my mph atleast by 1-2. I’m currently getting 11mph with weight added to the front with the 6hp.
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    1956 Johnson 6hp versus evinrude 6hp pros and cons

    Thanks for the info. Is there a noticeable difference in speed?
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    1956 Johnson 6hp versus evinrude 6hp pros and cons

    Hey guys so I’m a big Johnson/evinrude 6hp fan but I have the opportunity to buy a really nice 1956 7.5hp or a 6hp and I don’t want to buy both unfortunately. I’ve never owned a 50’s model Johnson/evinrude so this will be a first and I don’t know much about them other than their weight. Is the...
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    What color should my gear oil looks like

    I’ve been using super tech lower unit oil which is yellow color oil. My question is what color would indicate a leak for this type of gear oil. What should gear oil look like after a running for a season? Does anyone have pictures for reference?
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    Gear oil for mercury 60hp

    What is the recommendation for gear oil brand for a 1994 mercury 60hp 2 stroke. I’m thinking of using super tech from Walmart or the quick silver. Opinions?
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    So I went to change my lower unit fluid today. The first picture (on the left) was when I first drained the oil after it had been sitting all season. the second picture (on the right) was after I added new gear oil, ran it in a bucket of water for a few hours then checked the oil again and it...
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    Problem was solved. Needed a thermo stat and oem impeller. I used a China kit originally and the new Oem kit with sierra thermostat has it cooling great no steam. Thanks everything
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    Is it possible to flush the system with a hose from the top of the thermostat?
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    Imepeller key was installed. It pumps water great now compared to before. Made sure the pump was inserted into the exhaust tubing before sliding lower unit back up and bolting it on.
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    That was my thought. Thanks
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    Hi so I just changed the impeller on my ‘65 Johnny 9.5 wasn’t pumping good. Pumps water great now but I’m noticing either smoke or steam coming from the pee hole on the back. I don’t believe that it was doing that before I changed the impeller. To the touch the water feels hot can only hold my...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    Yes it pumps water great new impeller kit really made a difference. Stays cool like it should runs normal. Just gonna run it a few times then check my gear oil hopefully all is well. Thanks for the info
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    made sure it didn’t fall into the gear case it came off with the impeller
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    I’d like to hope so. Just never had that happen to me on my early 70’s model.
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    What’s up everyone as I metioned in a pervious post I have a ‘85 evinrude 8hp. When taking off the impeller from the driveshaft, the drive shaft popped out from the lower unit. I real installed it by just pushing it back down into the lower unit. I installed the new water pump kit and everything...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller change ??

    Never mind I figured it out. Just had to turn the flywheel while pushing up. Problem solved.
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller change ??

    Hi everyone so today I’m changing the impeller on a 1985 evinrude 8hp. It’s my first time working on an 80’s model evinrude/Johnson. When I went to take the impeller off the drive shaft came out a little too. Is that okay is it supposed to be able to pop in and out like that? I immediately...
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    Lower unit reseal cost 6hp evinrude

    Hi everyone so I have a 1974 evinrude 6hp that just started to begin leaking. When I went to check the gear oil it definitely looks like there is water in it. I used brand new drain plug seals last time I changed it as I always do. I haven’t pressure tested but it’s definitely leaking somewhere...
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    Evinrude 9.5 vs 8hp speed test

    Currently using the 9.5 gets about 18-19 mph 11ft semi V hull
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