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  1. jiminmontana

    Best Value Type of Paint Gun

    I want to get one paint gun that will do just about everything. I need to be able to paint my boats and cars, but also need to stain the deck and paint the house. Can one gun do it all. Should you get one good gun for automotives and a cheap one for everything else (stain and latex)? What...
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    untrailering a boat on land

    What is the procedure for taking a boat off of a trailer on land? I need to fiberglass the bottom of my 800# boat and need to take it off the trailer and be able to get underneath it to work. How is that done? Thanks! gUYS, i FOUND A GOOD THREAD AND OUGHT TO HAVE SEARCHED FIRST. i HAE MY...
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    2-stroke clatter trap -- why so loud?

    Thanks to everyone helping me get my well-used 1958 Evi, 35 hp Lark running at 39 mph. I shut her down on Sunday because the mild tap that I heard while poking around above idle turned into a distracting clatter when wide open. Power is surprisingly strong. Carb seems to be 100%. Seal...
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    Seal Kit for 1958 Evi 35 hp - Lark

    I replaced all the seals that I could locate, but have 3 small ones left over. 1 is a small, chubby o-ring and I think that it likely seals the mechanical shift rod, but it is deep in the middle of the lower unit and I cannot reach it. I hear that there is a tool made for that. There is...
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    Sloppy mechanical shifter

    I have a mechanical shifting 1958 Evi with 35 hp. When shifting, there is 1.5 inches of play/slop in the shift cable. I can tell that the shifting lever is rotating a lot before acting on the rotary shifting mechanism inside the motor. Am considering jamming a shim inside the linkage to take...
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    Sloppy steering

    The old '58 Evi with 35 hp has slop in the steering. The downward lever that connects the cables/pullies rotates on a bolt about 20 degrees from right to left when the wheel is turned right or left. Should I weld the steering attachment in place? To just tighten the bolt will likely not fully...
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    Getting on Plane - scared to push it!

    Hello! I got my old 1958 Seagull running and the forward gear engaged. With a 35 hp, 1958 Evi on the back, I only had the nerve to go half throttle. At around 15 mph, the nose was raised up significantly. Pics are on my blog: http://jiminmontana.wordpress.com/ called Ann's boat. I'm 280 and...
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    1958 Evinrude 35 hp, shift adjustment

    I have been working on this old motor for about 10 hours! The power head works flawlessly. But have had issues getting the mechanical shifter to do things correctly. Initially, it would only go in reverse. When shifted forward, heard the clicking sound coming from the vertical arm that...
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    '58 Evi 35 hp no forward gear

    Took the wife out Friday on a maiden voyage. Paddled to shore! She was cool with everything, but I have no forward. I installed new cables for this manual shifter and even with the cable adjusted al the way forward for max forward pull, what I hear is a click, click with every revolution. It...
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    changing impellor on mechanical shifter

    I have a '57 Evinrude 35 hp Lark. Needs a new impellor. I am accustomed to electrical shifts and do not know the procedure for mechanicals. Could someone tell me the steps and mention any potential scfrew-ups to avoid? thanks.
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    fuel connector with 2 lines

    Hey Folks: I got an old Johnson 7.5 hp because it has wings on the hood that match my '57 LoneStar. Only trouble is that it has a fuel connector with fuel in and fuel return (I guess), so I need a connector to run fuel from the tank to the motor that uses two lines. 1) Where do you get one...
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    What boat is this 58 fin?

    I got a 1958 finboat of 14 feet with 2 motors for $700 on a trailer. Have no idea what it is. The title says, "GFO" for the maker. Has a '58 Johny 35 hp and a 58 trailer with a make of "ATLA". The motor starts on the first compression! 2 buckets up front and a bench in the back. The boat in...
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    ignition for 1968 Johny 85 hp

    I cannot get my Johny to fire at all. The key was lost and the ignition switch disconnected. I see that connecting the green to white causes the starter to operate. But what do I connect to get the "coil" to fire? All the following wires are at the ignition switch end of the wiring...
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    507f54 model needs coil.

    50 HP Force has a bad coil, shaped like a baby bottle. Model number is 507F54 and 1350 serial number. Can you help me locate the part and tell me what year this was made? Thanks
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    Johnson Model V4AL-20A, what year?

    The Chart tells that a v4a-20 is a 1968 motor. But what of the L and ending A in the model number V4AL-20A? It is an extended or Long lower unit. Thanks
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    Any Differences between Evi and Johny?

    I got a 1968 Evi 100 hp if great condition (in a barn for 30 years). Are most / all of the parts interchanged with the same "model" Johnson? Looks the same to me. Is this like Chevy / GMC? Thanks Jim
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    Can't find Hull ID / VIN

    I have a deputy coming out to inspect the boat for a bonded title. And I can't find the hull ID or VIN. It's on a 1957 Lone Star -- maybe they didn't even put VIN on boats that old. Anyone out there KNOW where LS used to locate that info?
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    Can't locate a Carb Kit for a '64 J 90hp

    I have been LOOKING for a carb kit that may not be made anymore. My '64 Johnson 90 hp has a gummy carb/choke. Also, the solenoid for the choke is toast. Locating both of these is important. Finally, I would replace the needles and seats if I could find those. A used ignition coil is on...
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    Why use a spark plug that's not recommended?

    My owner's manual for a '64 Johnson 90 hp recommends 3 spark plugs. Is there a good reason why the former owner put in plugs that are different?
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    Always Vent an internal fuel cell?

    My 35 gallon fuel cell is on the way. http://www.moellermarine.com/aftermarket/fuel_storage_tanks/permanent_tanks/ Product # 032535 Product Dimension: 69.50L x 16.00W x 8.00H Do ALL internal/below-deck fuel cells need to be ventilated with an outboard motor? This one will go between the...
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