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  1. oldboat1

    You were right , she's a runner

    geez. North of the bridge and probably south of the Baltimore light -- used to fish for rockfish and blues there. Hard to get a sense of how big those container ships are until you miscalculate and get up too close and personal.
  2. oldboat1

    Evinrude 25202r WOT adjustment

    Check for dropping a cylinder (#19). If electricals (magneto) turns out to be OK, it may be that compression is just a bit too low to make higher rpm.
  3. oldboat1

    Points open to .035

    I like to set the flywheel on and spin clockwise by hand before torquing down and buttoning everything up -- just to see that there is spark produced (assembly correct). Then measure like Lindy suggests to make sure the magneto is ready for prime time.
  4. oldboat1

    Evinrude 25202r WOT adjustment

    When cleaning the carb, did you make sure the high speed orifice was clear? (bottom front of the carb -- believe it's best not to risk damage by removal -- spray with carb spray using the plastic nozzle. If a blockage, a piece of weed whacker line works well to clean out without damaging the...
  5. oldboat1

    Gear oil for 15 hp Evinrude outboard

    Have improvised with a hair dryer on the lower unit -- helps some with draining. Probably would help to use the dryer on the lube bottles as well.
  6. oldboat1

    General Information on Carburetors

    Engineers on one end of the thanksgiving table. Humanities folks on the other end!
  7. oldboat1

    Points open to .035

    I've normally set the wiper at the highest point on the lobe to set point gap. For cleaning before setting gap, try fine grit wet/dry sandpaper, followed with electrical spray. To refresh, try a matchbook cover dipped in acetone. Make sure the tapers are clean and dry before you torque down...
  8. oldboat1

    Starter or solenoid ?

    Jump the starter like you would a car starter. Hook to your car or truck battery with engine running -- regular jumper cables. Pos to post on boat starter, neg. to mounting bracket. If the boat engine starter spins fast, it's fair to assume the starter is good. Work back from there.
  9. oldboat1

    1996 Johnson 40hp No Spark

    might consider for future reference...
  10. oldboat1

    Strange leak on 9.9 Johnson

    drain hole.
  11. oldboat1

    What to jump on old Johnson 65HP

    And....the testers are cheap. $10 or so at an auto parts store -- need one for your next motor.
  12. oldboat1

    What to jump on old Johnson 65HP

    Get a spark tester that tests without a plug in place and set it to 3/8" or so. Remove the plugs, and jump directly from your car or truck to the starter (pos to stub on starter, neg to starter mount). Need one person to clamp on the jumper wires, and one to check on the spark.
  13. oldboat1

    1973 25 Hp. Johnson Running Rough

    Outside chance you might need a replacement flywheel, as you may have overtorqued using an impact wrench -- got an old time marina or shop in the area. I bought one last year for $10 (diff. motor). Impact wrench is fine for removing the nut, but risky for tightening back on. Need to clean the...
  14. oldboat1

    1973 25 Hp. Johnson Running Rough

    Go to an auto parts store and buy an adjustable spark tester (open air inline style). Try both leads at about 3/8" with both plugs out. Make sure you have a good ground for the tester. While at the store, see if you can borrow or rent a compression tester and see what you have.
  15. oldboat1

    1978 evinrude 70hp model 70873 problem

    Don't know if you boat in fresh water or brackish, but consider removing the cylinder head cover, and cleaning out the water passages around the cylinders (old hacksaw blade works well). Refinish the mating surface of the cover using sandpaper on a hard surface, moving the head around in a...
  16. oldboat1

    1978 evinrude 70hp model 70873 problem

    running a bit too hot (+/- 20 degrees F); good that compression is even, but it is low.
  17. oldboat1

    1978 evinrude 70hp model 70873 problem

    May have water under the flooring, perhaps sloshing back and forth.
  18. oldboat1

    1978 evinrude 70hp model 70873 problem

    Shaft length sounds right. If the plate is only an inch below the bottom of the boat, there should be no issues (no drag). You can always raise it up by putting a one inch piece of wood on top of the transom, and reseating the motor. I would get compression readings if you haven't done that...
  19. oldboat1

    How much water?

    can remove the cover on the opening above the plate, if present, and cut down muffs to fit (hose supply side over opening). Provides sufficient water supply running at idle speeds, as one should anyway on muffs. I have at least one of the old adapters -- think the aftermarket ones were by...
  20. oldboat1

    Fitting Solas Prop to '65 Fastwin 18

    ^^Useful info./contribution. The first choice would probably be to locate an old time outboard shop with a supply of used props. Second choice might be to locate a parts motor for $50 or so. Finally, it might be worth checking for 10hp Sportwin props of the same vintage, as some 10hp parts...
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