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    Close Call...

    Over the weekend we visited the in-laws, I did some fishing in the morning while my wife went to her aunt's house on the river. She called to inform me that her aunt's boat had not been summarized and wondered if I could tell her how to do it over the phone. I knew I would only be an hour until...
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    Tips on leaving boat in water all summer.

    Due to fuel cost I am not going to be trailering my boat the 50 mile trip every weekend. I plan on leaving it moored to the pier all summer. I have the factory snap on covers for boat with support poles to allow for proper drainage. What are some tips from you wet slip guys? There is no...
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    Securing an outboard

    I have a 25R73 Johnson outboard. I have a brace that goes from the middle of the transom to the floor of the boat, and on the motor I have a handle on the front. I have threaded a chain through these so I can lift the motor and tighten the chain with a pad lock to lift the outdrive so it doesnt...
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    Transom is leaking

    I rebuilt the transom in my 14' DuraCraft and when I water tested it I noticed there was a small amount of water seeping through the transom screws. There are 3 screws that go through the transom that are under the water line. When drilling the holes through the new transom wood I got the angles...
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    Vent a little.

    These cable companies are $*@%. I schedule the technician to come this morning from 8-11 to fix my cable. I get an automated call this morning around 7 stating the terms of the visit and how long it will take. Having heard this spill several times ,because they have to come fix something every...
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    Where should I start? Carb?

    I have been posting problems with my 25R73 not starting for the past week. I have been pulling on it every evening and morning this week with not so much as a backfire. I have tried several different steps before pulling on the cord. The jist is the bulb is hard, the choke is out and I pull once...
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    First launch for an untested engine.

    Took the aluminum 14' to the water yesterday. Had the motor running at the house so in theory it should run at the ramp. Well I back down the ramp a little too far and the wind takes the boat off the trailer. I couldnt winch it up because it would beach on the concrete ramp and I could not pull...
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    Starting procedure?

    What is everyone's starting procedure? I have a 25R73 and it is giving me fits! See (another engine wont start thread). What does everyone do when starting their 10-25hp pull start engine. Do you always squeeze the bulb regardless of the last time you ran it? Do you always pull the first pull...
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    Another engine wont start thread.

    25R73. Rebuilt the carb, new fuel lines, new fuel tank, new fuel line to tank, new primer bulb, new spark plugs, set timing, new impeller, blah blah... The motor would run for a second then stop before I replaced the tank and lines. I figured it was due to the dry-rotted lines. Now the thing...
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    Anyone in Pensacola?

    If anyone has spent any time in Pensacola I would like some feedback. Here are some questions... What is a good neighborhood/school district? How's the boating? Were are areas to avoid? Those are the three most important criteria when choosing to move. Looking for housing up to 250k. Also any...
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    My motor wont stay running...

    I purchased this 25r73 a couple of weeks ago. I rebuilt the carb, put new plugs in, rewired the kill switch, and replaced the screen filter, gasket, and cap on the fuel pump. I am attempting to crank it tonight, it will crank and run for about 2-3 seconds every 8th pull or so. I have screwed in...
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    Sound proof engine compartment?

    I have a 200 Bowrider Chris Craft with the engine hatch that lifts up. Has anyone put sound proof material on the inside of the hatch, if so what did you use and did it make a difference.
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    Low speed needle

    25r73. Rebuilding the carb yesterday, the manual read when installing the low speed needle (the one that sticks out of the front of the carb and controls the choke knob) you should screw it all the way in until the needle seats then back it out one turn. When I was installing the needle it...
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    Special Tool for Carb rebuild?

    I was reading in my service manual that there is a special tool required to disassemble the carb in a 25R73. I plan on rebuilding the carb this weekend, is this tool required?
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    Lower unit fluid for 25hp Johnson?

    What type of fluid should be used in a 25hp Johnson. 25R73 model.
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    Prop size on 25hp Johnson

    I see through iboats that there are 4 different pitch sizes. http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Johnson-Outboard-Propellers/?chart=8&engine_id=30&*******=460466415 7,9,10,11 Are the only differences going to be speed. I am putting this motor on a 14' Aluminum boat that probably weighs 200 pounds...
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    14' Aluminum Boat Cover Support

    Has anyone made some type of frame for a cover on a aluminum boat. Something that is somewhat portable and effectively routs water off of the boat. I do not see anything for sale. My boat is 14' long and about 50" wide. I have made supports out of PVC before for other open bow's but this boat is...
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    Gas oil mix

    What should the mix ratio be on a '73 25 horse Johnson? What type of oil is recommended?
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    Are these motor's compatable?

    Are parts from these motors compatable? What, if any parts are interchangable? Model # 25R73A Serial # E3789899 and Model # FD-20C Serial #12645589 I am purchasing the top one today which is a 25 Johnson. The bottom one I already own and is in-operable due to physcial damage, but it does...
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    Buying Advice 25 horse Johnson

    I went to look at this Johnson earlier today. It was in better shape than I thought.. Here are the problems. 1. The two wires from the kill button that go to the "power packs" are cut. 2.The metal plate that goes in front of the carburetor is not attached to the carb, the seller says he has some...
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