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    Compression Test - How to disable ignition system?

    Hello, On my 1963 28 HP Johnson motor, here is the wiring info: 1)safety switch -> side post of cutout switch -> a small post on the solenoid 2)one cable coming out of Magneto -> a M on the ignition key switch 3)another cable from Magneto -> center post of the cutout switch -> Raised M on...
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    Gasket Material Selection.

    Hello, I am in the process of rebuilding my 1962 40HP Johnson and plan to make my own gaskets to save $$. Other than the thickness, can anyone give me some advices on how to select the right gasket materials(in terms of pressure and/or temperature, ethanol resistance, paper or rubber or fiber...
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    Is a Junction box really necessary?

    Hello, I bought a 62 40HP Johnson(RDS-24M) recently. The generator is missing and junction box seems to have parts missing too. I am just wondering, are generator and junction box really needed for that model? Thanks a lot! Andrew
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    Starter Problem(1968 18HP Evinrude).

    Hello, When I tried to start my motor by turning the key switch, the part on the crankcase cover used to hold starter motor broke. As a result, there is a hole now on the crankcase cover. What could be the root cause of this, faulty wiring or starter/solenoid? Instead of finding a...
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    Magneto Wiring question.

    Hello, Recently, I have to replace the old broken wires from Ignition Key switch to Magneto coils. It seems that those two wires from Magneto should be connected to M and Raised M on the Ignition switch on another end. My question is, can those two wires be connected randomly to either M or...
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    Convert to long shaft and want to know the part numbers for necessary components.

    Hello, I have a 1962 28hp(28202c) short shaft Evinrude motor and want to convert it to 20" long shaft. It seems that there is only the part number for the extension assembly but not the ones for the long drive shaft and water tubes etc. I am just wondering if anyone knows those info. Thanks a...
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    How to remove rusty bolt that hold upper and lower gearcase?

    Hello, I have a 1968 18HP Evinrude motor. To service the gear case, I have to remove 6 bolts which hold upper and lower gear case together. However those are very rusty considering the age of the motor. I had tried WD-40 and PB without any luck. Can anyone suggest some other ways to remove...
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    What gearcase lubricant should be used on Johnson and Evinrude Motors?

    Hello, I have one Johnson 1962 40hp and one Evinrude 1968 18hp motor and both are manual shift. The manual mentions OMC Type C lubricant for the lower unit's gearcase. However it is hard to find nowadays. I am just wondering if Pennzoil Marine 80W90 Gear Lube found in Wal-Mart can be used...
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    Tools to lift a heavy outboard motor.

    Hello, Just wondering if anyone has made any lifting tools at home to load/unload heavy outboard motor to/from boat before and after use. If yes, can you share some of your design idea or even some pictures of it? Thanks a lot! Andrew
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    Reed Value position(1968 Evinrude 18hp).

    Hello, I have a question regarding to reed value and the stop behind it. When re-assemble them, do I need to cover all those holes on the leaf plate when screw reed value back? Is there any specific position that I have to put the leaf stop behind the reed value? How tight do I need to screw...
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    Throttle Valve Postion.

    Hello, I am in the process of cleaning carb and noticed that the throttle valve is not fully opened(just like 150 degree) when the choke valve is fully closed. Is it supposed to be 180 degree(to allow max fuel/air to enter intake) during a cold start and/or when the throttle handle is turned...
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    Evinrude 1968 18HP Carb Linkage Issue.

    Hello, I have a Evinrude 1968 18hp motor. When I try to pull out choke handle, it just does not stay still so I have to hold it during a cold start. As a result, I could not start my motor. I guess that there might be some problem on the linkage mechanism to keep the choke value from fully...
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    1968 Fastwin 18HP start procedure.

    Hello, I just bought a 1968 Fastwin 18HP. I pull out the choke, prime the fuel pump, set the motor to Neutral. And starting instruction on the handle says to twist the grip to "Start" postion but I do not see any word on the grip. Can anyone tell me what is the start position? Thanks a lot in...
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    Weight of 1967 Starcraft Fiberglass 14' Boat and 15' Dilly Trailer(year unknown).

    Hello, I just bought a 1967 Starcraft Fiberglass 14' boat and plan to use Sienna 2001(which has 2000lb towing capacity) to tow it. I am wondering if anyone knows the weight of the boat and/or the weight of a 15' long Dilly Trailer. Thanks a lot for your help! Andrew
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