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    Motor and Boat "Security"

    I have a 12foot Jon Boat and a 1982 7.5 HP Evinrude. I like to use it to access hunting and wade fishing areas where I occassionaly get separated from the boat by great distances. This type of motor does not have the a safety "kill switch". It could be started by anybody, anytime. I have a lock...
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    Who made this Jon boat?

    I have a 12 foot, 36 inch floor, aluminum Jon that has no information plaque on it. It may have been covered by a tramsom re-build job. The Hull ID on the title is LWN00420M74C12RJ. Can anyone identify the manufacturer?
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    Tilt/Run Lever Repair or Replacement

    The Tilt/Run lever (actually it's a plastic knob you twist) on my recently acquired 1982 7.5 Evinrude is broken off leaving only a nub that you can't grasp with your hand to turn. According to the owner's manual, this is the "selector" that you use when you want to go into reverse without the...
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    1982 Johnson, 7.5hp, Idle Speed Setting

    What is the procedure for setting/adjusting the idle speed of this motor (Model 8RCNR)? Is the "knob" at the end of the throttle/tiller handle a throttle adjustment of some sort? I do not have a tachcometer to measure RMPs. Thanks in advance for your advice.
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    1982 Johnson, 7.5hp Lower Unit Seals

    When winterizing my Model 8RCNR 7.5hp Johnson, I found that the lower unit grease (oil?) was milky, indicating the presence of some water. I don't want to do a complete teardown of the unit. What seals/gaskets should be replaced? Should I install a impeller kit while I have it apart? I'm new at...
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