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    No parts available for old Tohatsu - But carb needs cleaning - Please Help!

    I have an old Tohatsu Outboard 25 horsepower model m 25A2. It's running really rough at idle speed and I want to clean the carburetor. The problem is there are no rebuild kits available for an engine this old. Any recommendations as to gaskets or gasket materials, o rings Etc? What does one do...
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    1955 Tohatsu 2 stroke outboard - No Tell- tale. Is this possible?

    1955 Tohatsu 2 stroke, Model# M252A Serial# 31024. Does not have a peehole that I can find. Is it possible that this motor doesn't have one? water comes out the exhaust port and motor paint shows no signs of scorching. Previous owner said he never had any overheating problems. There is no...
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    Newbie needs help with 1986 8hp Johnson

    My 1986 Johnson 8hp J8RCDE blogs down and surges at full throttle but runs fine at half throttle. I pulled the plugs and they were just a little wet. Made sure vent was open at fuel tank. I found a distorted foam gasket between the silencer and the carb. I straightened it out as best I could and...
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    I need a service manual for 1986 8hp Johnson

    Anyone know where I can get an inexpensive Service Manual for a 1986 Johnson Model # J8RCDE without having to spend $110.00? Appreciate any help. Retired and on a budget
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    Newbie needs help with 1986 Johnson outboard

    Hello, I just picked up a 1986 Johnson outboard motor model number J8RCDE. The motor appears to be in excellent condition but I would like to change the water impellar and possibly the pump. Does anyone know how to disconnect the shift linkage? Internet diagrams show that this particular model...
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