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    Looking to rebuild a 1984 40hp EL

    I'm wanting to get some info on a 1984 40hp Elec Long Shaft. It locked up. Is it worth tring to rebuild? I handy with the tools, but I never have rebuild a motor? But I have time and a place. Only thing I know is the motor is in good shape, and he is wanting to give it up......Give me some...
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    1973 20hp Johnson Slow Idle ? popin ( backfiring)

    Okay, Here it goes….the history of this motor.. 2005 – Ran Great 2006 – Would NOT start or run – took it to a boat mechanic to get fixed… He replaced to coil and rebuilt the carb. It would start and run, but on low speed it would backfire and die….He said it was in the carburetor and he...
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    1979 Johnson 25 hp - No Kill button

    Hello All, I just picked up a 1979 johnson 25 hp with electric start. It has the batties cables coming out the front of the motor next to the choke nobe is. I started the motor up today, and it runs very well for being sitting for three years in a barn. My question is how do I kill the...
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    1979 Johnson 25 hp - questions

    Hello All, I just pickup a 1979 Johnson 25hp motor, its electric start. It looks to me to have the starter button on the right side of the motor behind the tiller handle. Is that correct? Also, if that is the starter? where is the killer button? My older johnson had a kill button on the...
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    Steps on Removing my Lower Unit

    Hello All, Can someone tell me how to remove my lower unit. It's a 1998 Evinrude 35hp. Thanks Ed
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    Help with my 1998 35hp Evinrude

    Hello, I just purchased a 1998 35hp evinrude motor. I have not started it all winter, so I just went out and hooked up a hose to the motor and it started right up, but I never did see any water come out of the pee hole. My question is, does this motor have a thermostat or is my water pump not...
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    Merc 4.3 LX Alpha I Lower Unit - Remove

    Hello All, I need to get my lower unit off of my brant boat. I have removed on 5 bolts, 2 on each side, and 1 under the fin. I have pulled and pulled, wiggled, and wiggled. It sill won't come off. Any advice would be great. Thanks
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    Lower unit or linkage problem or Prop

    I have a 94 Bryant with a Mercuriser 6cyl. The motor is in very good condition. Here is what happen. I was driven down the lake and it felt like the prop was slipping, and I lost forward motion in the boat. I turned the motor off, and check the prop. There was noting on the prop. I...
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    Evinrude - something is slipping?

    Hello, I have a 1969 Evinrude 18hp. It the motor is a 14 ft aluminum boat. I took the boat out today, it starts great, wbut when I put it in gear, and give it gas, it takes off, and the the motor just revs up. I have ton more throttle to go, it's like something is slipping. The prop is...
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    Need help with a 18hp Evinrudes

    Hello All, I'm looking to buy a Evinrude 18 hp. I have the serial number, but don't know what year it is? The Serial # is 189020 E07786. Can someone please tell me where I can find out what year this motor is? An how much they are worth? Thanks in advance ! Ed W
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    53 or 55 Johnson 5.5 Come and get it

    Hello All, I have a Johnson 5.5 hp. I believe it's a 53 or 55. Red is the color. I had it running by placing gas in the carb, so I know it's not locked up. But needs some tuneup work. Thanks EDIT: Sorry Ed. Arranging private transactions is not allowed, nor are any personal data. This is...
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    1970 Johnson 25hp wont start

    Hello All, quick question. I have a 1970 Johnson 25ph motor. It has been sitting for 15 years unused. I'm stating to work on it to see if it will run. I took the carb off and soaked and blow it out with air. Check the float, order a rebuild kit. I put the carb back on to see if it...
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    I need to get my Motor Repaired

    Hello All, I need some help, I live in Kentucky and I'm looking for a good Johnson / Evinrude boat motor repair shop. Most of the shops I have called will not work on the older motors. I have two motor that need to be worked on. 1) 1973 Johnson 20hp, Not running very good, back-fires and...
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    1972 Evinrude 25hp how to get it statred

    Hello All, History: 1972 Evinrude 25hp motor. It has been sitting outside unused un-started for over 10 years. It's came on a 16ft flat bottom stick steer boat and trailer. I took off the carb and cleaned it real will. Check the plugs...look brand new. Replaced the lower unit oil...
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    What is it?

    73 Johnson 20hp. Starts up first pull, but backfires, and backfires, and backfires. as long as I give it gas it runs, but backfires every 4 sec. Please help......Going fishing in 7 days. Thanks Ed 502-777-6831
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