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    Motor died suddenly, still runs on choke

    I have a 1981 Johnson 25 HP outboard, model J25RWCIM. I bought it in rough shape last summer, rebuilt the carb, water pump, fuel pump, fuel lines, ignition, etc. etc. - and got it running like a champ. I had fun running it around last summer, fogged it, drained it, and put it away for the...
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    Adding Electric Choke to my 25hp Johnson

    I guess I just can't leave well enough alone. I got my 1981 J25RWCIM running great, and so I decided to give it a few more horsepower by swapping out the carb. Comparing the part numbers, I can go up to 35hp with just a carb swap - no manifold or exhaust modification required. The 35hp carb...
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    1981 Johnson 25hp difficulty shifting from forward to neutral

    Model J25RWCIM I re-did the lower unit seals on this and am having trouble about 50% of the time getting it to shift from forward to neutral. Reverse to neutral seems fine. I've checked and double checked the shift rod linkage, and that seems to have helped some, but the problem persists and...
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    1981 Evinrude 25hp Project Motor

    Re: 1981 Evinrude 25hp Project Motor It's the parts labeled 4 and 5 in this diagram: http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1981&hp=25&model=E25ECIM&manufacturer=Evinrude&section=Carburetor There should be new ones in your rebuild kit. To remove the old ones...
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    Success!

    Makes all the headache worthwhile when you finally succeed. I received a 1975 9.9 hp Johnson as part of a package deal with a 14' Starcraft aluminum boat and trailer. Cylinder head and water cover were warped - sprayed water everywhere under the cowling, water got into cylinder and killed...
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    My Johnson Workhorse rebuild project

    I figured that since I've done so much lurking around here - soaking up all the good info - it was about time for me to post some stuff about my current project. Last Sunday I took a road trip to pick up this baby - A 1981 Johnson Workhorse 25HP model number J25RWCIM Seller indicated that...
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