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    '96 Jonny 50hp No Spark

    Hi Guys, Having a little problem with my brand new (new to me) 1996 Johnson 50. Carbed electronic ignition. NO SPARK on either cylinder. It has a single coil with 2 Hi-Tension leads.<br />A correct manual is en route. I have several Seloc's & Clymers for OMC's through 1990 but nothing covering...
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    '55 Rude Low Speed Set Screw

    I'm in the process of resurrecting a 1955 Evinrude 25hp Aquasonic Big Twin. She was "garaged" about 25 years ago when she quit running (I found the reeds on #2 were rotated out of position). She has just received a good scrubbing, carb was ultra-sonic cleaned & new carb kit,- new: points, plugs...
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    BigTwin dual/single Fuel line Conversion

    Just picked up a 1955 Rude Bigtwin 25hp. All of the parts are ordered to get her running again BUT,…. She's got a 2-line fuel system. <br /><br />I've read Rolmops reply on the subject from June 2002 and found it very enlightening but I'm still a bit apprehensive about undertaking the task as...
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    '55 Rude 25hp part numers

    Hi Guys,<br /><br />I'm the proud owner of a new(?) 1955 Evinrude Bigtwin Electric(25920 / 18057). the motor spent the last 20+ years in a garage but the cover was living in a field. Just picked her up yesterday.<br />last night, tore into her power-head to see what was going on. compression...
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    Suzi DT-140 wot rpm

    We're working on proping my neighbors 17' Procraft with a Suzie (mid '80's) DT-140.<br /><br />Neighbor has Clymer manual :rolleyes: <br />No info on what wot rpm should be.<br /><br />Can sombody advise what rpm this motor SHOULD wot at?<br /><br />Thanx
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    '85Merc 25XD Timing

    1985 Merc 25XD s/n A162934.<br /><br />Dropped a cylinder last fall. Chrome bore is beyond repair.<br />Replaced block/pistons with a USED short block (block, crank, pistons, reeds). <br />Motor starts & runs. Won’t idle down. She dies before I can get her into gear. Timing is suspect at idle...
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    66 Rude 9.5 Sneeze and ...

    1966 Rude 9.5 Sportwin, 9622A<br />Intermittent sneeze at all rpm. About half of the time she runs great. Maybe 1 or 2 sneezes right after started when still cold. Other half of the time, even after warm-up, every 20 0r 30 seconds, a sneeze, regardless of rpm, idle, mid throttle or wot. Problem...
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    '84 Suzi DT 140

    Mornin' Guys (& Gals),<br /><br />A bud of mine picked up an '84 DT-140 last year. She runs great but looks like a dog. The guy has stripped the paint off, cleaned her up and primed her.<br /><br />Now he's ready topaint her but he doesn't remember what she looked like.<br /><br />The question...
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    More Rules

    We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side.Finally!! So these are OUR rules! Please note... these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!<br /><br />1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. You can handle it. We need...
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    Ten simple Rules for dating My Daughter

    Rule One <br />If you pull into my driveway and honk you'd better be delivering a package, because you're sure not picking anything up.<br /><br /> Rule Two <br />You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You may glance at her, so long as you do not peer at anything below her neck. If you...
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    What have we got?

    Hi Guys (& Gals),<br /><br />I hope that someone can help with this. I was told that the motor is a 1928 1horse of unknown manufacture.<br /><br />The only identifying markings, anywhere on her, are on the bottom of the stator/ignition plate.<br /><br />(casting) R.E.PHELON CO.INC EAST LONGMEDOW...
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    Charlie Daniels

    "Charlie Daniels' Open Letter to the Hollywood Bunch"<br /><br /> OK-Let's just say for a moment you bunch of pampered, overpaid,<br /> unrealistic children had your way and the U.S.A. didn't go into Iraq.<br /><br /> Let's say that you really get your way and we destroy all our nuclear<br />...
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    ID old Alumacraft Utility boat

    The boat is very similar to the present day series of Utility boats offered by Alumacraft.<br />2 ID tags. Both read:<br /> Alumacraft<br /> Combination Rowboat Motorboat<br />No model # or serial # anywhere on boat or tags.<br />Approx 13' 10" length x 48". <br />Transome (what remains of it)...
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    1985 Merc 25XD cylinder/block rebuild

    Last September, dropped a cylinder on my wife’s 1985 Merc 25XD. Top of the piston gave up. Cylinder is deeply scored. Surface of head is dinged and of course, piston is done.<br /><br />It is understood that this is a chromed bore NOT a sleeved cylinder and thus over-boring is not an option. My...
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    '85 Merc 25XD rebuild

    Finally getting to THE project (only my 2nd boat motor). My Wife's 1985 Merc 25XD dropped a cyl1nder. Top of the piston is blown off & cylinder is heavily SCORED. While at WOT on fairley rough water, prop on toon boat grabbed some air, motor raced. The wrest is..... THE project!<br /><br />1...
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    50's Evinirude Lightwin 3 "Sparks"

    A friend has "LOANED" me this old 3hp '50's Evinrude "Lightwin" 3. <br />It starts and rev's ok but as the RPM drop to idol. The magneto(?) arcs to the throttle actuator arm.<br />I am new to boat motors but can turn a wrench.<br />Does someone know what can cause this and/or what can fix this...
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    Help with 9.5 Evinrude Sportwin

    Help Please!<br />Wife found a hobbie motor for me. Evinrude 9.5 Sportwin. Model 9622A, s/n E09847<br />Runs (Bareley). Won't idol.<br />Carb leaks gas on top.<br />Compression top: 75, Bottom: 70<br />Desperately need year of motor to order service manual<br />PLease help.<br />P.S. any...
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    25hp Merc Cylinder Rework

    1985 Mercury 25hp 2 cylinder outboard.<br />Dropped a cylinder last Saturday. Compression; TOP-90psi, BOTTM-135.<br />I think I know which end of the screw driver to hold BUT, new to boat motors<br /><br />Question. Before I undertake the repair, want to know what I?m in for. Do I need to pull...
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