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  1. McGR

    1995 Evinrude 90hp Looper Stator?

    Just got back from my annual trip up north fishing. After a few days into my trip I noticed some missfiring/studdering after taking 15-20 minute runs to my fishing spots. Motor would start up and behave normally in the morning. When slowing down off of cruising speed after the long runs the...
  2. McGR

    1960 Evinrude Upper Gearcase

    I'm currently in the process of fixing up an 1960 Evinrude 18hp. Right now, I'm preparing to reseal the l-u. I noticed that the previous owner (or somebody over the last 60 years) sealed up one of the holes in the upper gearcase casting. My inclination is to remove the adhesive and open up the...
  3. McGR

    Old 30hp Big Twin Piston Question

    Many years ago (15+) I had bought various parts required for rebuilding my old 1956 30hp Johnson. This included a full gasket set, rings and a complete extra 30hp powerhead. I knew one of the pistons was scored on my motor, hence the purchase of the extra powerhead. So, years later I finally...
  4. McGR

    1995 90hp Lower Bearing Housing Sealer

    Question about sealing the O-Ring when installing a lower bearing housing... Which is best? 1. Lube o-ring with gear oil. 2. Lube o-ring with grease. 3. Seal o-ring with OMC/BRP sealer. 4. Something else???
  5. McGR

    90hp Looper Carbs - What's the difference?

    I've been chasing my tail for a couple of weeks now trying to figure out my low speed issues on my 1995 90hp 60 degree looper. My motor runs great at high speed but is a bit rough and feels like its dropping a cylinder at lower speeds. I've rebuilt the carbs (a couple of times now) paying close...
  6. McGR

    90hp Looper Not Pumping?

    After spending untold hours fixing up a neglected Crestliner, I finally prepared the boat for its maiden voyage tomorrow. One of the final tasks was to test the motor (1995 Evinrude 90hp looper) on the drive prior to dropping it in the water. I bought this motor with a fixer upper boat and had...
  7. McGR

    VRO/OMS Question

    I'm hoping to run my new (to me) '95 Evinrude 90hp looper for the first time this weekend. This is actually my second VRO motor, however I removed the VRO on my other one before I ever ran it. This time, I've decided to get with the times and am going to run the VRO/OMS system. My question...
  8. McGR

    Aluminum Boat Bondo?

    My project boat has quite a few small dings that I would like to remove prior to painting. I've never had good sucess trying to straighten out dents and dings with a hammer. I believe, that straightening metal properly with a hammer and dolly is a process that requires a significant amount of...
  9. McGR

    Crestliner Sportfish Project

    For some time now, I've been admiring all of you weekend warrior boat restorers. I apparently got bitten by the bug. First it started by innocently browsing Craigslist and eBay for boats, with little to no intention of actually buying one (I've already got a perfectly good boat and several...
  10. McGR

    OMC Tank

    I recently inherited an OMC 3 gallon tank through my latest motor acquisition. The motor I bought was a 68 Johnson 6hp, however, I doubt this was the original tank. The tank is labeled OMC (not Johnson) and my seat of the pants guess is that it is from the 70's or early 80's. Anyway... this...
  11. McGR

    Posting Images

    Just saw the ImageShack link on another thread. Thought I'd do a trial run posting images. <br />
  12. McGR

    OMC Trim Sensor

    I put a CMC power trim on my motor last year. My boat has an OMC trim gauge. I'd like to put a sensor on my CMC unit so I can determine my trim position. There is a fair chance I could make my own sender if needed or possibly I could retrofit one from an OMC trim unit. However, first I need to...
  13. McGR

    V4 Starboard Steam Cleaned Plugs?

    I decided to pull the plugs on my '85 76hp before heading out earlier today. I did this because the last time I was out I had some starting problems and threw in some (old)back up plugs I had on board. Because the plugs I had pulled last time out were new at the beginning of the season, I wanted...
  14. McGR

    85hp Johnson Power Trim

    I installed a CMC trim/tilt on my '76 85hp at the end of last season. I only ran it once breifly before winterizing. Unfortunately, while I now had the ability to trim the motor, my boat was porpoising and I subesequently didn't see much, if any, performance improvement. In fact it was a bit...
  15. McGR

    Hydraulic Shift Pump Seal '85hp

    I'm currently in the process of repairing my lower unit on my '76 Johnson 85hp. The source of the problem was a damaged front cover and screen on the hydraulic assist pump. The screen damage caused particles to enter the pump mechanism and caused the lower unit to bind. I have ordered a new...
  16. McGR

    Lower Unit Binding?

    After discovering milky lower unit lube, last night I pulled my lower unit on my '76 Johnson '85hp to replace the prop and driveshaft seals and perform a subsequent pressure test. After installing the new seals, I noticed that the driveshaft seemed like might be taking excessive force to turn...
  17. McGR

    V4 driveshaft bearing

    I'm having trouble locating a driveshaft bearing/housing/seal assy. for my '76 Johnson '85hp. My parts manual says the # is 385556. Can anyone tell me if this number has been superceded.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br />MG
  18. McGR

    L77JC4 or QL77JC4

    I'm currently running my '76 85hp on L77JC4s as specified in the factory service manual. It runs great with them. However, I've read quite a few posts where the QL77JC4 seems to be the plug of choice for many CD ignition OMC V4s. In addition, I consulted my Champion manual and noticed that it...
  19. McGR

    My Great Pee Hole Idea (Johnson 85hp)

    Yesterday, I conducted the "maiden voyage" of my recently resurrected '76 Johnson 85hp. The motor ran great, in large part due to the good advice I've received and referenced from this site. Anyway... The one thing I don't like about the motor is the lack of a pee hole. Someone had previously...
  20. McGR

    85hp Johnson Cooling

    I just started and ran my '76 Johnson 85hp for the first time. I have spent the last month resurrecting the old motor and after a few minor setbacks last weekend, I'm happy to say it seems to be running quite well now (at least on the driveway). <br /><br />However, I'm concerned about my...
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