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    Bringing a 1953 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 hp 7512 back to life

    This is what I'm doing....what the title says....good spark, carb taken apart and cleaned (not rebuilt, as I was told it had been running), but the gas tank has dried flaky varnish in it. What's the best fix (the gas tank is an internal tank on top of the motor)? Slosh some gas around in it...
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    Should I replace the impeller on a Yamaha F90 as a routine maintenance measure?

    The title says it all. I have a 2010 or 2011 Yamaha F90, that has been run for 3 seasons. There are no water pump problems with it - the water jet is strong and continuous. I just winterized it, but am wondering whether I should replace the impeller as part of a routine maintenance program...
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    What older cabin cruisers will sleep six.

    What older cabin cruisers would sleep six people? What length of boat would you reccomend. We have two adults, and four kids under the age of seven. We would need a head, galley, and single engine would be preferred. We are looking for the smallest boat possible, to keep gas costs down, and...
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    How do I remove a clamp screw assembly?

    Hi, I need to take off this clamp screw assembly. The motors I have done this with before have a screw in the 'cup' side of the assembly, and are easy to remove. I'm not sure whether this is a rivet or what. I want the assembly to be re-usable when I am done. How do I take this off?
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    Empty Response

    I've been getting a new glitch - an error message box saying "empty response" when I'm trying to post, and then my post won't show up. Sometimes it happens, sometimes not.
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    1950 5hp ELTO Sportster - Gearcase Question

    I have stripped down a 1950 5hp ELTO. When I removed the gearcase, which has been stored for years, I looked inside and saw what looked like rust. Do I took the gearcase apart, and, sure enough - there was a layer of rust on everything. I sprayed everything down with fogging oil, then took...
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    1946-1947 Champion 1J - worth getting running?

    I picked up a couple of 1946-1947 Champion Outboards. The 2J, which is the model with the recoil starter, had a seized power head, a broken skeg, and what was obviously a leaking lower unit. The 1J had a powerhead that turned over, and was intact, save for the side panels. The lower unit was...
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    Elto Sportster CKE7 Information

    I have an ELTO sportster that I will be parting out. I had thought the powerhead was seized, though after tearing it down, it turns out that it was just very very stiff. Some fogging oil sorted that out. Does anyone know what year or horsepower this was, or know where I can find a parts diagram?
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    Can anyone identify this Champion Blue Ribbon Outboard?

    Hi, I bought a batch of motors that I plan on stripping down for parts. Included amongst them were two Champion outboards. This one is a Champion Blue Ribbon, single cylinder. I'm not sure of the horsepower. The serial number stamped into the transom mounting bracket is 2J185867. Here are...
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    Mercruiser engine and outdrive replacement - keyhole size

    I'm looking at a 1974 boat with a Mercruiser engine and outdrive. The existing motor was run with dirt in the gas tank, and has now sat for 10 years. If I pick this up, I will want to put in a much newer (2009 or newer) Mercruiser 5.7 and Alpha One/Two or Bravo outdrive. My question is: Is...
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    Advice on Impeller Replacement - Yamaha F90

    Hi, I want to replace the impeller on a 2012 Yamaha F90 (just a routine maintenance replacement - it's still working fine). I've watched a couple of videos online on how to do this. My question is - should I be replacing any seals or resealing the lower unit when I do this.
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    How do I take the drive shaft out of a Mercury 402 40 hp

    I'm disassembling a damaged lower unit from a Mercury 402 to extract the gears and internal components (which appear to be in perfect condition). I've taken the propeller shaft out. How do I take off the drive shaft?
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    How do I get the Top Cowling off a Mercury 402 40 hp.

    How do I remove the top cowling off a Mercury 402. I have removed the faceplate and side cowling, and have taken the top cowling off the motor, but the starter cord runs through it. I want to get the top cowling free of the starter cord. Here are some pics of the top cowling still in place...
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    Starting a boat after winterizing

    Hello Everyone, So I winterized the boat last year (4 Stroke Yamaha F90) (new lower unit oil, new oil and filter, drained the vapor separator, fogged the cylinders, put a can of seafoam in the gas). Is there anything special I should do when starting it up again, or just plug everything in and...
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    Parting Out Outboards

    I picked up a couple of 18 and 20 hp 60s and 70s outboards as part of a deal, and ended up parting them out on ebay with some success - to pay for a boat rebuild project. I have been offered a non-running 60s Evrinrude 33hp motor, which I will either get running again, and if I cannot, would...
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    Can I put a Long Shaft Lower Unit on a Short Shaft?

    Hi, I have a long shaft bottom end, that I want to put on a short shaft motor and body. Can I do this if I simply replace the driveshaft, water tube and shift rod - taking those parts off the short shaft, and putting them onto the lower shaft bottom end?
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    Getting the Powerhead off a 63 Fastwin 18 hp

    Hi, After the carb and various linkages are removed, how do you get the powerhead off (powerhead is being replaced)? 1963 Evinrude Fastwin 18HP, model 18302.
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    Winterizing Yamaha F90 - Do I need to flush with antifreeze

    I'm winterizing a 2010 Yamaha F90. Our temperatures get down to -40 celcius. Do I need to flush the cooling system with antifreeze or should I simply drain the system by leaving the motor in the upright position?
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    Can you Identify this Frankenmotor - Johnson Evinrude?

    Hello Everyone, I picked up a Johnson 20hp Seahorse with a seized powerhead (I think), but need to identify the model and year before parting it out (to pay for a boat rebuild). The trouble is, it is a frankenmotor. The Cowling says Johnson 20hp Seahorse. The nickle sized silver plate has a...
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    How do I Winterize a 2010 Yamaha F90

    Hi, Although I'm not new to boating, I'm new to winterizing my own outboards. I will be winterizing my 2010 Yamaha F90 shortly (the motor went into service in 2012). I know that I need to: - fog the cylinders - replace lower unit oil - replace top end oil - replace fuel filter. What else...
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