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    Beaver attacks lil boy

    http://www.koco.com/news/22042422/detail.html I realize the little boy was trying to "pet" the beaver but I'm wondering why it was so far away from water. I looked Durand Ok. up on Google earth and didn't see any large bodies of water nearby. Maybe a creek or small river?? I hope the little...
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    L/U oil change?

    I know I probably should, but, hypothetically, If I've only ran the outboard, 1982 Johnson 50 hp, for a total of 8 hours this year on fresh L/U oil at the beginning of the season. Do I really need to change it next year. I know I should change it, and check for water. I just asking for...
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    catalytic converter plugged?!?!?!

    I know we have some ASE mechanics out there. My 1995 F150 with a 300 inline 6 cyl. is having power issues. It has been loosing power little by little for a while now and just recently is doesn't wanna run or move at all!! I got it to idle the other day. After about 10 mins at idle, I smelled...
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    USS New York

    Being former Navy, and an old tin can(destroyer) sailor, I am kinda dissappointed that the Navy chose an LPD as a tribute to 911. I would have rather seen a combat ship, say a destroyer or a criuser. Either way though I am gratified to see her underway. CNN.com has a video of her. The...
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    82 Johnson flooding out on acceleration

    I have an 82 Johnson 50 hp model # J50belcta. I had the carbs cleaned and a new waterpump installed last month. I have had the boat out twice before last sunday(fathers day) and it ran fine. Sunday it was kinda doggy and when I hammered the throttle she would sputter and die. When I did get...
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    93 evinrude waterpump

    My brother-in-law just picked up big ol 24 foot toon with a 1993 70hp evinrude model # ve70tlets. VRO has been disconnected. That has been sitting for two years. I told him to take it for a ride, do a compression test, check the lower unit oil, and listen for knocks and pings BEFORE he bought...
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    I'm sure this has been asked before, but.......

    Hey can anybody tell me why depthometer (spelling?) transducers are mounted on the transom?? Seems a little too late to me. I cruise rivers mostly and have a Four Winns F & S, fiberglass boat. The Rock river changes every spring and I always take the chance on bottoming out on somethin every...
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    2nd rectifier this year

    Hey everybody. I am at a loss. I have a 1983 Johnson 50 hp. When I replaced the rectifier first time, in July, I did the tests in the FAQ section and came up with infinate resistance both ways on the red wire. Had the boat out yesterday and noticed that the voltmeter was only at 12.7 volts...
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    ammeter vs voltmeter

    Hey guys, I have an '83 Johnson 50 horse. I'm wondering if I should install a Voltmeter or an Ammeter to keep track of my charge on my battery. I have a few lights and a stereo installed in addition to my depth finder and running lights. I fish for cats quite often at night and the x-tra...
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    hmmm.....alternator not charging???

    Hey fellas..........I have a 1983 Johnson 50 horse. While running I have 12 volts at the battery. I believe I should have about 13 or 14 volts right?? I have tested the rectifier and it checks out good following the procedures I found in the FAQ section. I haven't found any procedures in FAQ...
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    Decisions.........Decisions

    Hey everybody............looking for opinions. I have a 1983 Johnson 50hp. It runs smooth and I have few complaints with it. I have the chance to pick up a 55hp 'Rude of about the same year for about $150.00. The 'Rude needs a lower unit rebuild, and it has been sitting on it's side for...
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    1961 sea king water pump

    My father in law gave me a 1961 Sea King 5 horse, model#GG18736B. I had to do some cleaning and tweaking on the carbs but now she runs fine. The problem now is I get no cooling water from the water pump. I tried to drop the lower unit to take the water pump apart but I cannot figure out how...
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    Air bubbles from a transducer???

    Hey everybody..............I have an 83 16' 4winns marquise with an '83 Johnson 50 hp. I picked it up last year and I have only recently really had time to get on the water. The thing is, the boat feels like it looses all power and ummmph after it comes up out of the hole on it's way to...
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