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    Checking Pts without Removing Flywheel CD-18

    So I am planning on changing the impeller on my 1961 5.5Hp Johnson and decided to remove the starter before I remove the powerhead. Once off I remove the little cover for the hole that allows you to check the points on this motor without removing the flywheel. I was wondering if anyone knew...
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    Asking Open AI How to Change Impeller on 5.5Hp Johnson

    I have changed this impeller a couple times but for kicks I thought I would ask this new artificial intelligence (AI) the question on how to change this impeller. Below is my question and the answer Open AI gave. Not bad. Left out the issue of removing the powerhead and the water intake hose...
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    General Information on Carburetors

    For most on this board a video on how a carburetor works will not add much to your knowledge level but it is rare to be able to see all that theory working in a clear and precise view. This video shows a homemade carb, built with see through components, running an engine while being filmed...
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    LU Drain Seals-1990 15 Hp Evinrude

    So I bought this motor at the beginning of this season and want to replace the lower unit oil to prepare for next year. When I drained the oil, by removing the drain screws, I noticed that they did not have any washers on the drain screws or left in the screw hole. In the picture on the...
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    Link & Sync 1990 15Hp Evinrude

    So this motor is new to me and I don't have a manual. I am looking at the carb sync to the throttle cam and I would appreciate any advice on how to sync this up correctly. On the throttle cam there is a line of plastic at the portside of the throttle cam. I am assuming the idea is to get...
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    Converted 15 Hp 1990 Evinrude

    So I acquired a new outboard and it's model number is E10RESC. The guy said he put a 15Hp carburetor on it to convert the 9.9 to a 15Hp. Would anyone here who is familiar with these models know if the only difference between the 1990 9.9Hp and 15Hp was the carburetor?
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    Can't Get LU to drop down on 1976 15Hp Evinrude

    So I am in the process of changing the impeller on my outboard. I have the 6 bolts off on the LU and I have removed the top screw on the shift rod. The LU does not want to drop down completely. It is in the 1/2 inch down position. The shift rod moves out of the connector when I move the...
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    Wood for boat Transom

    I need to do a much needed repair to the wood transom on my Springbok 14' aluminum boat. Just the wood on the inside of the boat. I know they say not to use the green pressure treated wood because it is supposed to accelerate rusting of the boat. I am wondering if Cedar would be OK or perhaps...
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    Gear Oil - Multipurpose Outboard Oil

    I picked up some gear oil for my 1976 15Hp motor and 1961 5.5Hp motor. The oil says it is for "all outboard gear oil applications requiring SAE 80, SAE 85, SAE 90 and OMC type C". I have heard that one should not use regular oil for a LU specifying type C oil, but can one use an oil that works...
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    Extra play in throttle grip of 1975 9.9Hp Evinrude

    My throttle grip has quite a bit of excess play, in my opinion. You can turn the twist grip almost 1/2 an inch before the throttle cam, under the magneto, even starts to move. It has a similar play in the both directions. The play seems to be reduced a little when the motor is running but is...
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    Molylube Alternative

    I only use a little dab of this stuff on the driveshaft splines of my 1976 15Hp motor. I got some when I ordered a water pump kit many years ago but have since used up that little supply. Any idea where to get this stuff. Is there a permatex substitute or any other brand name. I suspect it...
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    1975 9.9HP and 1976 15Hp Lower Unit Interchange

    I own both of the motors above and have decided to take the powerhead from the '76 15Hp and put it on the mid-section of the '75 9.9Hp since my 15HP has some useless motor mounts. The head bobs around quite a lot and the 9.9Hp seems to be fine. I don't want to pay the very high price to replace...
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    Wobbly Armature Plate 1975 9.9Hp Evinrude

    I have a question about this procedure: ------------------------------------------- Magneto Armature Plate) (J. Reeves) If the armature plate has a a loose fitting, wobbling motion (the plate that the points, coils etc are attached to), it is usually caused by a slightly worn support ring...
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    Which Point goes to Top Cylinder? 1975 9.9Hp

    I am missing spark on my top cylinder and have ruled out the coils and I am working on the points. Would anyone know off hand which point set (starboard or portside) goes to the top cylinder?
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    Peculiar Oil Leak on 1961 5.5Hp Johnson

    So I tuned the motor up with new points, condensers, carb rebuild kit, new fuel lines, impeller, etc. Anyway, the good news is that it runs great. Unfortunately, when I come back to the dock I have a small puddle of what looks like oil or oil and gas mix in the back of the motor, in the pan...
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    What Wood or other Material to fix Transom on Alum.Boat

    I have a 70s aluminum boat made by Springbok. The wood on the transom is getting a little rotted. I am wondering what is the best type of wood to replace it. Perhaps they have a plastic material for this now? Also, the screws that hold the wood to the aluminum boat. Some of them are under...
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    Silly Carb Question 1961 5.5Hp Johnson CD-18

    OK, so I am cleaning my carb. All is going well. I have my high speed jet out about 1 turn from gently seated and I have come to a silly problem. My carb has the knobs for both high and slow speed adjust on the slow speed needle. Behind the knobs is a metal bar that connects the high speed...
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    Tune Up 1961 5.5Hp (CD-18)

    I thought I would give my motor a good tuning. I popped the flywheel and noticed that my motor does not seem to have an oil wick on it. My motor diagram says it should. Where would this oil wick get clipped on this motor? Also, the points are a little pitted so I thought I would change them...
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    Fish Finder Question

    Maybe someone on this board may be able to answer my question. I finally got a fish finder. An Eagle Cuda 300. I have gone through the manual to no avail with this question and I doubt it would matter what fish finder model I have. When I look at my screen, what am I actually seeing? Even...
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    Boat Plugs

    This may be a dumb question but I thought I would put it out there and see if anyone has some new ideas or thoughts. I have a 14' Aluminum boat (Springbok) that use a 5/8" rubber plug for the plug hole. The type that presses in and then fattens a little more when the lever is locked in. I...
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