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    18 hp Johnson no spark

    I recently inherited a 1960 Johnson 18 hp outboard. I've worked on dozens of motors (though I'm not a certified outboard mechanic) and never had the following problem. The motor has no spark. I've replaced the coils, points clean and adjusted. I lightly sanded the top of the shaft and the...
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    70 4 hp Evinrude recoil

    Just finished replacing the exhaust cover. I should have left the recoil and just loosened it a bit and slid the exhaust cover (if that's possible). Anyway I'm looking about 6 feet of unwound spring; the rest still there. A while back I did replace the cord without any problem as I didn't have...
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    58 Evinrude 7.5 tiller adjustment

    The tiller of my 58 Evinrude 7.5 is too easy to turn. I'm afraid if I leave my had off the tiller the motor will just 'flip' where it wants (very flexible). Most motors I've dealt with have a screw that you can tighten/loosen to adjust the movement. I can't find anything on this motor for an...
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    Gas hose size 4 hp 1972 Evinrude

    Went to replace the gas line from the fuel pump to the carburetor on my 1972 Evinrude 4 hp. Local auto parts could not match it up; either too big or too small. Seems to be an oddball size. None of the parts diagrams list the hose size. Anyone know what size it is. I'd go to a lawnmower...
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    1970 4 hp Evinrude stops suddenly

    Picked up a 1970 4 hp. The motor runs great and then after a few minutes it just dies out suddenly. The exhaust/water mix on the leg seemed a bit hot (on the hand) so I replaced the impeller (which was shot). The pump body appears to be passable. Started it back up and now the leg...
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    70 Evinrude 4 HP recoil cord

    Just picked up a nice running 1970 Evinrude 4 HP for fifty bucks and as fate would have it the recoil cord snapped. The cord is not listed in parts sites and I've seen listings on ebay for lengths of cord but not specifically for the 4 hp. Anyone know where I can get a cord and the cord...
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    Sears/Elgin coil question

    I have a 1962 Sears/Elgin air cooled outboard. Used to run great but it sat for a few years and no longer has spark. Would like to replace the coil but they're expensive and old stock (which may also be dead). I've noticed that you can buy a Tecumseh coils (various) with the attached ignition...
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    Evinrude 18 powerhead swap

    I have a chance to pickup a 61 Johnson with a seized powerhead for about $50. I have two 1955/56 Evinrude 15 powerheads. Since these were the forerunners of the 18 I was wondering if I should pick up the motor and do a powerhead swap. Any ideas as to why it will or will not work? thanks
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    Evinrude 18 powerhead swap

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    58 evinrude 7.5 cooling problem

    My 58 Evinrude 7.5 seemed to be running a bit hot so I decided to replace the pump/impeller. When I opened it I found the pump looked good. It's a plastic pump body that had apparently been a replacement. I opted for just a new impeller (pump expensive). Put a new rubber grommet on the water...
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    1963 Eska Golden Arrow flywheel key

    Lost spark on my rarely used Eska Golden Arrow. Figured time for a tune-up. Put in a new coil, condenser, and points. Got spark and thought I was done but noticed the flywheel key was broken just as I was about to close it up. That was probably the problem all along. Anyway, anyone have an...
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    81 Johnson 7.5 driveshaft stuck

    I cannot get the shaft off my motor at either end. Tried soaking (for a couple years) with penetrating oil the best I could get in what small space I had. No luck. Others seem to have a problem but only at the powerhead end. If I could get the lower unit to release I might have better luck...
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    Chrysler 6 HP points

    Was replacing the points on my 1978-79 Chrysler 6 hp and noticed that when rotating the crankshaft/cam the point (rub) is not always in contact with the cam. I was under the impression from working on other motors that the 'rub' was always in contact with the cam. Is this normal or am I...
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    6 Hp chrysler - points question

    Was replacing the points on my 1978-79 Chrysler 6 hp and noticed that when rotating the crankshaft/cam the point (rub) is not always in contact with the cam. I was under the impression from working on other motors that the 'rub' was always in contact with the cam. Is this normal or am I...
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    4 HP Force idle/engine races

    I have a 1987 Force 4 HP Model 42F7A. It's like new; used twice in it's life before I took it out on the lake yesterday. I ran it for a couple of hours and ran great and started up okay. It idles (slow speed) decently when in gear; especially for a one cylinder motor. However, when I slow it...
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    6 Hp Chrysler twist grip

    I have a 6 Hp Chrysler Model 64H9E which I believe to be a 1980. The twist grip has something broken internally and I've made a number of searches on-line for a diagram of the twist grip. All parts places and other searches have other parts of the engine but none show the twist grip or...
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    3 HP Evinrude throttle lever moves

    Just picked up a decent running 1960 Evinrude 3 hp (for $65). When I pull the recoil the throttle lever moves from position I have it to dead stop. I need the lever to stay where it is.. Any ideas on what to do? thanks
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    Chris Craft Challenger recoil

    Does anyone know if the original recoil chord (metal center) is available anywhere or if there is an equivalency to substitute? thanks
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    1980 Johnson 7.5 water pump replacement

    Going to replace the water pump in my 80 Johnson 7.5. Probably one of the newer motors I've worked on. I'm used to the shift linkage disconnect in the leg. Do I have to remove the powerhead or is there another way to get at the pump? I notice the pump has a metal replaceable liner; is the...
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    1956 10 Johnson shifting problem

    I've had this motor for years. Would work on it now and than. Would never stay in forward and probably reverse. As a winter project I would like to complete it. I runs beautifully engine-wise. I swapped out the lower unit with another (not sure of that one's condition but had it laying...
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