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    83 50hp johnson rough idle

    So I bought my first boat and it had a 1983 50hp johnson. Lower unit was locked up. So I replaced it with a used one. New water pump kit. So now to get it started. I couldn't get it to idle for a while. Pulled the carbs off and rebuilt them. There was what appeared to be parts of leaves inside...
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    aluminum gas tank cleaning

    So I just bought my first boat. Needed a few repairs to get it running. The boat has an aluminum gas tank fitted under the floor. There is only enough of the tank exposed for the hoses and filler neck. Tried pumping the fuel bulb and after a long time I came to the conclusion that the lines are...
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    88 50hp johnson lucas lower unit oil

    Was at local auto parts store and was wondering if the lucas m8 marine oil is okay to use in lower unit. Thats the only kind of marine gear oil they had. Sorry this is my first boat and I'm finally almost ready to run it
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    50 hp johnson foot interchange

    Purchased my first boot. Has a 83 johnson 50hp that runs great. Lower unit was run without oil so I have been told and is siezed. Found a 60hp evinrude for really cheap. Complete motor. Says the motor wouldn't idle. Will the lower unit swap with my 50hp? Model number E60ELCIA. Also what are some...
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