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  1. LiLGrady17

    Transom Re-enforcement

    Not sure if this is the right forum. Since it's not exclusively related to the manufacturer of my O/B, I figured this was the best availalble choice.. I'm in the process of hanging a replacement O/B motor. On the top engine bolts, the PO wound them down really tight, enough to dimple the FG on...
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    Another Steering Cable removal problem

    Fixed
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    How much would you pay?

    '89 SPL88. Runs, wp pumps water. Owner says it needs a good tune up, so I'm figureing the whole shebang, wp, carbs, LU oil, plugs to start. He didn't know compression numbers. Said he got it 5 yrs ago with supposed low hours, and he has'nt used it much.. so who knows the real story.. I'm figure...
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    '04 Merc 115 2cyc, I4 wont rev over 3K

    Friend just called tonight, 2004 Merc 115, 2 stoke, I4. Won't rev over 3g. He said it felt as 'if cylinders 3 & 4 weren't kicking in', explained about some fuel saver mode where it doesn't fire all cyls at low rpm.. I asked about his water separator, checking his wiring, possible fuel leak...
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    '77 85hp Johnson surges, stopped..

    This is the first time I had the boat out this year. Did a bunch of work over that last two years on the engine, & was so looking forward to an 'un-eventfull' boating season.. :D Yeah RIGHT! (new WP impeller, carbs rebuilt, new fuel line & ball, new starter, Seafoam decarb, timing checked -Joe...
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    "Cooked" Prop Seal?

    '77 Johnson 85. My lower unit has developed a prop shaft oil leak. But, I didn't have one though until after I ran the engine on the muffs for about 20 minutes. After I shut it down, I left the water running another 5-10 minutes. The next day, I noticed the leak. Could my running the engine so...
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    '73 85 HP interchange parts with '77 85HP?

    I need a new rams for the manual tilt on my '77 85 Johnson. Being broke & looking around, I found a complete motor really cheap, but is a '73. Seller says powerhead & middle are good, (rams are good) but lower unit bad. I'm going to pick up tomorrow. Depending on the actual condition of motor...
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    '77 85 HP Johnson

    I was having trouble keeping the engine running once started, but wasnt sure if it was a carb or some other problem. To isolate it, I swapped on a set of carbs from a '76 evinrude 85 from a parts motor to see if the condition changed at all. The engine now ran, but #1 cyl was running rich &...
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    Evinrude Big Twin Identification

    A family friend has offered me an Evinrude Big Twin he's had in the garage for quite a few years. It was given to him with the intention of him getting a boat, which he never got around to getting. I went & saw it today. It's a tiller engine, the flywheel can be turned by hand, has blue cowling...
  10. LiLGrady17

    Evinrude/Johnson engine questions..

    This board is great, I've learned so much in the few days I've been lurking about.. Just bought this boat home tonight, with this engine mounted. 1977 Johnson 85 hp Motor, model of 85EL77S on plate, On block in web 310532, cyl head 323105D, Carb 787840D. Other motor that was included in the...
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