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    Possible New Project - Need Opinions

    Howdy Folks, I just want to throw something by you. I have an opportunity to purchase TWO mid 60's Johnson 75hp outboards for $400. That's for the both of them, with a big rolling stand, plus shifters, throttles, and extra props. One is completely locked up,the other will actually turn over...
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    '58 Fast Twin 18hp has pushed all my buttons! I'm over it.

    Here's the skinny for anyone who's interested.<br />The carb on this thing has been rebuilt practically twice.I've taken it off of the motor twice and followed Master Joe Reeves' instructions (Many Thanks, as always) on the float settings, etc.Did this again today. Everything is cherry with the...
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    Crap.Almost had to call 911.

    I rebuilt my 2HP Johnson Seahorse.New impeller,new points,coil,plug wire and carb kit. I had issues with the low speed needle valve which I posted earlier.This was fixed thanx to a new needle valve and help from you fine Gents.I popped it in a bucket and cranked it up.It runs OK in "start" and...
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    Broken Needle Valve

    1979 Johnson Seahorse 2HP. I bought a carb rebuild kit plus a new low speed needle valve,which was really worn out when I bought it.I put it back in to avoid losing it.<br />Upon removing the valve, the actual "needle" part has separated (broken off) from the valve and is resting in the hole.How...
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    18hp Fast Twin starting/running troubles

    I've rebuilt the carb with a new float as well.New points (checked the gap several times),new coils,new condensors. I actually manager to get it all back together.Plugs get great spark.The gas mixture is right,and the it's pumping gas like crazy.It will crank and run for appr. 5-15 seconds and...
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    It Actually Runs,BUT...

    I got my '58 Fast Twin 18 all together with MANY thanks to all you guys.Cranked it up using the electric starter.It runs for a few seconds and then tanks. My knee-jerk reaction was to keep trying to start it.I'm posting the starting/running issue on another topic tonight. Look what happened...
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    Wrong Parts? Geez.

    '58 Fast Twin 18hp Electric Start.Again.<br />I waded thru the install of the points,coils,condensors.Got the armature plate reinstalled.Thanks to Capt. Joe Reeves, the thing moves around fine now. I reinstalled the flywheel,and now the flywheel wants to bang into the side of the coils (right...
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    Funny Stuff with the Armature Plate

    I finally got time to change the coils,points,and condensors on the old 58 Fast Twin 18.I mounted the armature plate back down on to the drive shaft and set the points.There are four screws that actually hold the armature plate in place.They connect to a plate under the armature,and it's a real...
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    Parts Missing??

    I cranked my new little '79 Johnson Seahorse 2HP and it ran fine EXCEPT it pumped no water whatsoever.So I took the lower unit off and sure enough, the impeller looked like some sort of new-age ear ring.Lots of corrosion,but the water pump housing and the screws all came out fine.The water tube...
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    A New Toy, But What Year?

    Okay. I am a sucker for punishment. I bought another little outboard on Ebay.It's a tiny Johnson 2hp seahorse. The serial is<br />2R79A E5029328. If I've done my homework,I think it's a '79. Please feel free to correct me.<br />Just got it tonight.the thing isn't frozen up, as the prop and...
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    The Arkansas Traveler Update

    I am a truly sorry individual.Due to the heat in my garage,I pretty much quit working on the Traveler until the weather cools a bit.It's been anywhere from 90-98 every single day now for the last two months.There is no way in Hell I'm putting on that "toxic waste" suit with the respirator and...
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    Under the Armature plate awaits trouble>>>>>

    After getting my flywheel off on the '58 Fast Twin 18,I yanked off the armature plate to replace the coils.It looks like I've got a little oil flying around under there, so I'm pretty sure the bearing seal has got to be replaced.I also noticed that around the outside of the plate on the...
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    How do I remove a flywheel??

    It's my old 1958 18HP Fast Twin Electric Start.I finally had time to build a wiring harness and purchase an ignition switch.Everything went great even without my reading glasses.The back of the ignition switch, I noticed,has the connectors a bit too close together.Looks like I left a tiny little...
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    58 Fast Twin Ain't Gonna Start!

    Howdy Gents! It's been quite awhile since I was able to post anything due to the workload and the fact that I can't keep a good working PC.<br />At any rate: I get to work on my little motor and boat about one hour a week max.I finally got the freakin' 'Rude back together save the electrics.New...
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    Lower Unit Issues

    Been awhile since I posted due to my workload.I've been making the big bucks for the Man, but none for me.<br />At any rate:This concerns my little 58 Fast Twin 18.<br />A few months ago I took apart my lower unit and discovered that the bearing retainer pin on my forward gear had been pushed...
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    What year 9.9??

    Just picked up another 'Rude outboard.<br />9.9hp.The little plate with the serial number is long gone.I found a number on what appears to be the freeze plug.It's 10524C and E0002222 under it.Any idea what year this motor was built?<br />It runs like a charm.
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    The Epoxy Manifesto

    Since buying my little gimped-up runabout in February,I feel I have learned an amazing amount concerning the attributes of epoxy resin. I must thank everyone that participates in this board for that. Either the advise has been dead on the money, or I have been pointed in the right direction to...
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    Tiny Evinrude 9.9 issue

    I was out on my buddy's boat this weekend with his little Alumicraft 12 footer. He's got an early 80's 9.9 evinrude that he just bought that runs great with one exception. At low speeds, it skips or cuts out every once in awhile. It's not stranded us, and it doesn't happen very often.A little...
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    Small Electrical Issue

    Howdy, I've got my little '58 18HP Fast Twin that I'm currenty in the middle of re-assembling.<br />It's electric start, choke,etc. <br />I got a nice wiring diagram from Capt. Paul (many thanks again!)<br />I have an electric connector on this motor that I'd like to re-use or replace Electric...
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    PANIC!!! Bad News, I Think??

    I was putting the lower unit back together and getting ready to reattach the thing.As I said in an earlier post,the gears,bearings, etc. all looked suprisingly good despite the fact that the thing had NO lube in it.Looks like it was drained in the past.<br />I got everything back together and...
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