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    convert 6hp to 8hp

    Can I mod a 1986 6hp up to a 8hp.<br />I have been told they use the same powerhead and by changing the reed valve and carby I can boost the hp's?<br />Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Evinrude 5HP Angler. What year?

    Hi guys, Could you please let me know what year this outboard is. Model number 5702A<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Brent.
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    6HP Johnson

    I have an 81 6hp which starts first time cold.<br />As soon as it warms up it is VERY hard to start.<br />What should I be looking at?
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    3hp Force pisser

    Can anybody tell me if this model has an ext pisser.<br />I think it is a 1997
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    3hp Force pisser

    Can anybody tell me if this model has an ext pisser. I think it is a 1997
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    1955 22' "Nichols" Bay Crusier

    Hi Guys, Just thought I post a pic of our finished project
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    Johnson 6hp choke for full power

    Hi Guys, I have an 81 6hp which idles a tad rough but runs like a rabbit at wot. My problem is that I need to pull the choke out slightly to reach full power!!!!. I have checked the tank and lines for leaks, rebuilt the carb and fuel pump. Any ideas? I realise it sounds like the engine is...
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    Engine height

    Could someone please tell me what height my outboard should be on the transom. boat shoots out of the hole but over heats due to to much of the intake out of the water. The cavitation plate seems to be only 1/2 inch below the hull at idle and virtualy sits on top of the water at wot. Motor is a...
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    Hanimex (Eska)

    I have a 1974 5.5HP single cylinder and was wondering if someone could tell if it is water or air cooled? According to all the manuals the single cylinder models were air coolled but mine seems to have a water inlet on the gearcase. Is this because they use the same case for all models?. It also...
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    Hanimex Outboard?

    Could anyone give me some info these engines.<br />Who were they made by where to obtaun parts. I have searched the web with no avail.. cheers.
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    78 rude 26hp 2nd hand manual wanted

    Would anyone have a manual for a 78 25hp rude.. I will pay for product and all shipping costs by mail order in advance. I am on the Gold Coast of Australia. I thought Australia was an advanced country but when it comes to buying manuals pre 80's.. It's like getting the pope out for a night on...
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    gelcoat blistering

    I have a 78 Novacraft and have noticed a heap of small "bubbles" on the bottom of the hull about 8inches along from the transom. The boat had been pulled up and sat on grass for about 2 years. have I got a HUGE problem.
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    no water when flushing

    78 25hp Evinrude. I use the standard flush attatchment (fits over the gauze intake behind the prop but when I run the engine I din't get any water through the pisser.. If I place the hose over the side intake... no worries... I have had a few Johnson/Evinrude engines over the years and have...
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    78 evinrude soleinoid clicks

    I have a 78 25hp Evinrude. Solenoid and choke click on key turn but no life to the starter. The engine has started fine over the last 5-6 times the boat has been taken out but a couple of times this non starting "click" surfaced but always started the second turn.. now not even a hum. fully...
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    Johnson... What year?

    Johnson/Evinrude<br />Model #15704m
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    Timing a 9.5 johnson

    The flywheel has two points set marks, where is the TDC mark to line up to as I want to advance the timing?<br />1973 Johnson 9.5 :confused:
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    Johnson 9.5 hp ...couldn't pull itself off !!!

    I have a 73 9.5hp that just can't seem to pull itself out of the water. Carb has been cleaned, new points, times and new plugs. Seams to get slower everytime I take it out. I use a leadfree high octane fuel mixed at 50:1
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    Johnson 9.5 Surging

    73 Johnson 9.5 surges at full throttle, misses, causing the boat to "dig in" when rev's drop. It is fitted to a 11' fiberglass open runabout. The boat just will not plane anymore.. PLEASE HELP !! :rolleyes:
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    Hitting a sand bank at 15 knots...With a glass full of Bourbon

    Over the bow the tree of us went...And when I finaly stood up... I still had my glass.. and still half a glass of Bourbon... who's da man !!!!!
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