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    Johnson motor with Mercury controls???

    I am looking at a Lowe L1648M jon boat with the side console option. Only problem is that it comes with Mercury controls. I have a 1988 Johnson 20 hp motor. Is there any way to make these controls work, or do I need to get Johnson controls? I am refering to the steering as well as throttle...
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    1998 Evinrude 50 shift rod

    Hello. I am working on a friends boat, trying to replace the water pump impeller. I can not figure out how to get the shift rod disconnected. I tried to drop the LU a little, but there is no connector there. I can see where it is connected up top under the carb, but the rod looks to have an...
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    Recoil Starter Rope Lenght and Timing Marks

    I have a 5hp 1960 sea king by Gale. It is just like a 1960 5.5 Johnson. I am going over it to use on a small jon boat. I have already done the water pump and points/condensers, and am waiting on the coils. While waiting on the coils, I thought I'd replace the recoil rope. I have seen much...
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    5 hp sea king 1960

    I have a 5 hp Seak King 1960 model. The inner exhaust cover is missing. Does anyone have one that they can take a picture of so I can make one. Or at least describe to me how the passages are? Thanks.
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    Converting a 20 HP Johnson to 35 HP

    Seems like there is a lot of conficting advice on the 20 HP through 35 HP motors of the late 70s and early 80s. Some say the only difference is the carb and intake. Others say there is much more to it, such as the block, crank, or exhaust tube. I have a 1988 20 HP johnson. after reading what...
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