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    New (to me) boat

    I recently purchased a1979 Eldocraft 1520 Pro from a co-worker. The boat is a 1542, but it is rated for a 55hp motor. It currently had a 1981 Johnson 50hp on it. I have a couple of questions regarding this setup. The first is that I have stripped the boat completely. It has a front and rear...
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    Replace Gear

    Here is a pic of the Reverse gear out of a 1981 Johnson 50hp. Looking at the rounded edges where the clutch dog meets, should the reverse gear and the clutchdog be replaced, our could I get by with just switching the dog around. ***Update: After getting the clutchdog out and looking at the...
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    1981 Johnson 50 Shift Rod Height

    I need to know the shift rod height for this motor. It is a long shaft (J50BELCIC) with electric start. I looked in the top secret files, but the only 1981 50hp was a manual start. It said the shift rod height should be 21& 23/32. However if when I try to set it to that length, the rod comes...
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    1981 Johnson 50hp Problems

    I am considering purchasing a boat with this motor, but I want to make sure that nothing is wrong with it before I buy it. I started it today for the first time while it was backed in water. Started great and sounded good. Here is where the interesting parts begin. 1. I had the cowl off so...
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    Capacity Plate

    I just purchased an old boat from a co-worker. The boat is a 1979 Eldocraft 1520 Pro. The Capacity plate is so oxidized that I could just barely make out the boat model. All of the weight capacities have disappeared. If anyone could help point me in the right direction to get a replacement...
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    Boat Value

    A Co-worker has an older Eldocraft aluminum boat. Its a 1979 model and looks to be about a 15x48 with a 50hp johnson side console. It looks to be in pretty good shape, I just have to check on motor (compression, etc). My question is how much would something like this be worth. It is a side...
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    89 Johnson 28 Spl

    I am looking at buying one of these motors. Does anyone have any information on these motors. Are they a good motor? Also, it is set up for stick steering, is there a tiller kit made for the motor or is it a steering system motor only? Thanks
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    Merc 110 Thunderbolt

    Last year I was using this motor on a 1432 jon boat. This year I upgraded the boat to a 1542 Duracraft. I am trying to find a way to squeeze a little more power out of this motor for this boat. Cant afford a different motor this year, so trying to make mine work. Any way replacing carbs...
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    Merc 90 Problem

    Sorry its kinda long. A buddy of mine has had problems with his motor 90hp Merc 2 stroke. Sent it to the shop and they said the carbs just needed rebuilt, no biggie. Got a phone call today and said they couldn't fix it. Apparently, the ethanol in the gas caused the oil line to clog. Therefore...
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    Boat Value

    Ok guys, I have a boat value question. I know where there is a 1992 DuraCraft boat for sale. The boat has been in the water less than 5 times. An older man has it and isn't wanting to come off the price of it any. It is an all welded 1542 semi-v that is made out of .100 aluminum. It comes with a...
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    Mercury 9.8 problem

    Ok, I have '72 Mercury 110 Thunderbolt 9.8hp. This motor has been sitting up for over ten years and I decided to get it from my grandfather and get it running. I have rewired everything and replaced the impeller, and other minor cleaning. I started it today and is seems to be backfiring. I...
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    Tinny seat question!

    I have just begun remodeling an old 1442 aluminum can. I have replaced the transom so far, and am about to start on the leaky rivets (which is almost all of them). So this being said, I have two questions. 1. With this many rivets leaking, what is the cheapest, easiest, and best thing to fix...
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    Mercury 9.8 Questions

    My grandfather just gave me this old motor. I have a couple questions. 1. The motor has been sitting up for a long time and all the wires have dry rotted and need to be replaced along with other things, including water pump, the best he can remember. So how much do you think it might cost to...
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    Spindle question

    I was just given an ancient jon boat trailer. The axle is a piece of solid steel with the spindles turned at the ends. I am trying to find bearings and hubs for this axle, but it is kinda hard. There is what seems to be a spacer on the spindle, but I can't find anything on them, or where to...
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