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    1939 ELTO questions

    Hi. I recently acquired a 1939 ELTO Sportsman single cylinder engine with no paperwork. Any help with these questions would be appreciated. 1. Where can I get a parts manual? 2. Lower unit plug is labeled "grease". What grease is recommended? Can I use 90 weight oil? 3. What is best...
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    Driveshaft reassembly for 1966 Evinrude 3 hp

    Replaced the impeller but the drive shaft won't go back together properly. The lower unit won't seat against the lower end of the leg properly. It appears that the shaft is cocked a little. Never had the power unit off and the shaft, impeller and lower unit assembly looks OK. The prop turns...
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    What is this brass tag? 1939 2 hp Elto

    I recently acquired a 1939 2hp Evinrude Elto. It has a brass tag certifying hp I guess. The tag is lead sealed on and does not actual state the hp. Apparently Pittsburgh Testing lab did the certifying. Why was it there? Was it on all Eltos? Has it any value? Any info would be much...
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    Compression gauge cost and source.

    You guys have helped me a lot in getting my 1954 Johnson 5.5 hp running. Now I am getting hooked. How much should I expect to pay for a decent compression gauge? And where do I get it? Auto supply store? Thanks. Jerry S
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    Yamaha 2 hp carb screw?

    My 1996 Yamaha 2 hp has an adjustment screw on the lower left side (opposite the steering handle). What is it for? Thanks. Jerry S
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    How to measure points gap

    How do I check the points gap on my 1954 Johnson 5.5hp? Will an automotive type feeler gauge do the job. Thanks
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    alcohol-free gasoline in Michigan

    Does anyone know if any gas stations in MI sell alcohol-free gas other than marinas)? Thanks. Jerry s
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    Harbor Master lift cabling

    Does anyone know where I can find a cabling diagram for a Harbor Master Elite boat lift? Only one end of mine goes down and I need to check the cabling. Thanks. Jerry S
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    Need 1966 Evinrude 3hp parts manual.

    Can anyone suggest where I might find a parts manual for a 1966 Evinrude 3 hp outboard, model 3606C? Also what does the C mean? Thanks very much. Jerry Schneberger
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    1954Johnson 5.5 (CD10) lower unit questions?

    I am working on a 54 Johnson 5.5hp (CD10). Impeller is ordered. Should I open the LU and replace the gaskets. It doesn't leak. Anything else to look for in there? Thanks very much. Jerry Schneberger
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    johnson 5.5 plug?

    I am new at this repair business and am starting with a 1954 Johnson 5.5 (CD-10). It came to me with two Champion plugs, a C6C and a C6J. One of them (the C6C I think) seems to be hard to find. Seems odd that each cylinder would have a different plug. Which is right? Or am I missing...
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    Replacemenr Gaskets

    Hi: I am working on my first small outboard repair project need advice and wisdom about gasket repair/replacement. The engine is a 1954 Johnson 5.5 hp (model CD-10). Can I reuse gaskets if they are hard but not broken? Can I find replacement gaskets on the Internet? Does anyone have...
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    1954 Johnson 5.5 lower unit drain screw

    Hi: I am new at this and have started to restore a 54 Johnson 5.5 Model CD10. Draining the lower unit was no problem except that the drain screw won't go back in unless I turn the motor completely upside down. 90 deg won't do it. A piece of metal appears to have come from somewhere and is...
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    old evinrude outboard

    I know of an old Evinrude with the number 4296-02466. Does anyone know how old it is? What would be a reasonable price for this engine? It does not run. Thanks. Jerry S
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