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    Thundercraft or Sunbird?

    OK: I am looking for opinions here. I need help on which to buy. Either a 1992 Thundercraft 156ss with a 115 Merc on it, great shape, or a 1994 Sunbird 170 corsair with a 90hp Evinrude. Which one is the better boat? Which one is the batter lasting motor? Both of them are in really good shape...
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    opinion on 115 mercury

    OK: I have a chance to snap up a 1992 mercury 115hp motor, what should I know or check on these , it is oil injected model?
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    1974 evinrude 25hp

    Hello all:<br />A buddy of mine owns one of these and was wondering what plugs will be best for them?
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    1974 Evinrude 70hp

    Hello all:<br />I just purchased a 1974 70hp evinrude. I want to know if there is anything I should look out for on this motor and are they fairly decent? Alos is there anywhere I can get a cheap tilt&Trim. It has a tilt motor only not a tilt and trim.<br />Any info would be greatly...
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    tilt question

    Hello:<br />I am trying to buy a tilt, the number part # is172137. Will this fit a 1969 55hp Johnson?<br /><br />Thanks in advance
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    1988 Mercury?

    Ok:<br />I am thinking about buying a 1988 (guy tells me it 75hp) , I thinks its a 70. Anyway, I have always had Johnsons and know nothing about these. Motor has not run in 5 years. I know it will need carbs rebuild. What else should I do? If anybody knows these motors, are they...
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    Looking for year

    A friend of mine just has been given a boat with a chrysler 45hp motor. Looking for year. model # is 457BH and ser # is 2111.<br /><br />Any hep would be great.<br />Tnaks
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    lower end?

    Can anybody direct me as to where I could go to get new seals for my lower unit. I am in Ontario Canada, my motor is a 1969 johnson 55hp, electric shift,,,I know problems waiting to happen. Are these seals even available?<br /><br />Thanks
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    trim for 1969 55hp

    I am about to by a trim for my motor but I'm not sure if it will fit. It comes from a mid 70's either off a 55 or 50 hp 2 cylinder. Will this trim fit my motor? The only markings on the unit are on the resevoir "A5004 Prestolite".<br />Thanks guys<br />Juice
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    1971, 70hp, chrysler

    Hello:<br />I am have been a johnson user and am not familiar with these motors. I have the opportunity to by one of these motors very cheap. The compression is kinda low 90 to 95 across the board. My question is are these decent motors and what problem areas are there with them and are...
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    Prop Nut Size?

    Hello:<br />I have a 1969 Johnson 55hp, I was wondeing what size the prop nut wa and if they make the floating prop nut changers for them?<br />Quicksilver I believe company name is.
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    1969 55hp johnson

    Does anybody here have any suggestions where I can buy new points for this motor. I live in Ontario Canada. Or any suggestions on other points that would work?
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    steering?

    Can someone tell me the easiest way to re-do my steering cable. It is the olde style with wires and pulleys?
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    Fuel mix

    I own a Johnson 55hp 1969. What is the mix ratio?<br />50-1?
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    Mounting

    I recently down-graded to a 1969 55hp Johnson. My question is, I have a 1963 Johnson 75hp on my boat. I was wondering if The mounting brackets or the holes will line up with the new motor, or can I just use the mounting brackets on my boat and just slide the motor in place with the old brackets?
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