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    '63 Merc 1000 - Where to start?

    Friend of mine got a free '63 Merc 1000 that supposedly ran when it was parked 5 years ago. But the boat/motor has changed hands twice from the original owner so true condition is unknown. We built a motor stand and will start working on it next week. Here's kinda what I think: 1. Remove...
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    How to remove the old head gasket?

    I've been trying to get the old head gasket off a '67 33HP cylinder head. The gasket looks to be made of paper sandwiched around a thin layer of brass. I'm having a hell of a time getting any of it to come off. A putty knife and razor blade aren't getting the job done. I have a benzomatic...
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    Advice for replacing the head? '67 Evinrude 33HP

    '67 Evinrude 33HP Still trying to get this motor running right after a carb kit, new coils, adjusted points and changed the plugs. The top spark plug won't tighten because the threads are stripped. I pulled the head off a parts motor today. While I wait for the new head gasket by mail...
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    No spark on one plug

    Working on a '67 Evinrude 33HP Got it running at idle but no power at WOT. Cleaned the carb, new carb kit and float. Checked compression: 115-120 psi on both cylinders. Spark plugs are Champion J8C and one is sparking strong (blue arc and shocked the hell out me :eek:) but the other is...
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    Trying to get an old '67 Evinrude 33 running

    This one was an electric Ski Twin. I bought it without controls, just 5 wires hanging out (starter motor, ground, choke, cutout, and i have no idea what the 5th wire is for) and have another '66 Ski Twin for parts. I cleaned the carb and put a tiller handle on it and got it started today and...
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    "New" '67 33HP Evinrude, need controls and howto?

    I bought a 33HP Evinrude off Craigslist today and it runs good but the controls are missing. My boat has always been set up for a tiller motor. What would I need to get for remote operation? And is there a good guide to setting it all up? Thanks.
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    Buying used: '69 Johnson 20HP or '67 Evinrude 33HP

    I have a Crestliner aluminum 14' V-hull from 1957 with a good-as-new transom. Currently running a 1954 Johnson Seahorse 10HP. I love the classic old motor and it runs great but been wanting more power for taking a buddy with me fishing. I found on craigslist two motors and I wonder which one...
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    Night fishing for Bass tips?

    I've been fishing at night lately due to the heat in Dallas and because I have to work in daylight hours. How should I be fishing for largemouth bass at night? The water is about 78 degrees, up from about 74 two or three weeks ago. I tried fishing in about 15 feet of water near a rocky area...
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    Won't stay running, Johnson 10HP 1954

    Recently acquired a '54 Johnson 10HP outboard from Craigslist. Got on the water last night and the motor started up on the second pull. It ran fine for about 2 minutes but when I turned the throttle from "start" to "shift" It died. Started back up and ran about 2 minutes with throttle in...
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    Remove quick-connect on old Johnson?

    I'm still having fuel system problems with my recently acquired '54 Johsnon 10HP. My problem is that I need a new o-ring on the fuel line because it leaks. I removed the old o-ring and it is badly cracked and pitted. Is there any problem running the motor with the fuel line connected directly...
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    Leaking fuel connection & smoke in tank '54

    Recently bought my first boat and '54 Johnson Sea Horse. Today was the first time I've got it out on the lake and unfortunately there was a large fuel leak. I squeezed the bulb to prime the lines and I noticed air hissing out near the gas line connection to the motor. The tank pressurized and...
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    Operators manual for '54 Johnson SeaHorse

    Anybody know where I can find operating manual for a '54 Johnson Seahorse 10HP ? Its my first time operating an outboard and I'm not sure about all of the controls. I got it started up but I'm not sure about the controls that say "low speed" and "high speed" that apparently control the gas/air...
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    First Boat advice for fisherman?

    I'm looking to buy my first fishing boat within a few weeks and I'm looking for advice. I know very little about boats and registration requirements/costs etc. I plan to spend about $1000 or less for boat, motor and trailer. What size motor is ideal for a 14 or 16 foot jon boat? What are...
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