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    1960 40 hp Johnson tilt lock.

    Hello, I have a 1960 40 hp Johnson. The rod that locks the motor in the down position is completely rusted. Before I just started messing with it I thought I would get some advice. Is this easily fixed? I really don't see a way to get the old one out and a new one in. any input greatly...
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    1958 3 hp Lightwin low speed idle

    I am starting a new thread instead of adding on to my existing one. I believe enough has changed that the original is not relevant. LOl I have taken the carburater apart and changed out the parts recommended in the tune up article. I have put it back on the motor. After a couple of pulls...
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    1964 carb kit

    I am new to this but, really want to learn. Is this the correct Carb kit for a 1964 3 HP Lightwin Evinrude? Sierra 18-7043. Thanks for any info. this motor almost started and then fuel was dripping from the high speed jet adjustment. I bought this motor from the original owner. He said it...
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    Looking for a Boating/Fishing club

    Does anyone know if there are any boating/ fishing clubs in the Tallahassee area.
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    fly wheel puller

    Do I need a fly wheel puller. Or can I use a harmonic balancer puller on a 1976 4 hp johnson?
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    15 hp gamefisher carb kit

    I have a Gamefisher that was given to me. I would like to put a carb kit on it. Model# is 217-586360. Serial # is 58115982. I do not know the year. It is a 15 hp. should I try to find an impeller as well. Any other comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Where can I get parts?
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    4 Hp seahorse compression.

    i have a 1972 4 hp seahorse. I got it from a guy that says it was running. When I got it home, Itwould only run for a few seconds after much pulling. I took it to a boat mechanic. he first thought it was an intermittent spark. put new parts in then rebuilt the carb. Still the same. he says...
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    low compression

    I have a 1972 4 hp johnson sea horse. The compression is only 50 psi. should i even consider fixing it?
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    starting 1972 johnson 4 hp.

    I just got a 4 hp Johnson. It tries to start, runs for a few seconds and quits. I do not know what to set the mixture nob or the speed nob or the choke and throttle. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    fuel mixture 1960 40hp johnson

    I purchased a 1960 Orlando Clipper with a 40 hp Johnson. I just got it back from the mechanic. He says to mix the fuel 3.2 ounces of oil to 1 gallon of gas. Is this correct? I ran it and it smokes alot and seems to not run quite right. I was using an old metal gas tank. Any thooghts would...
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