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    Late 50's Evinrude Controller cable repair

    I have an old Evinrude controller that once was used with a 59 18hp motor I got. Today I decided to take a look at it to see if it was frozen. At first I thought it was, but found that it was just REALLY stiff. I got the bright idea that I would pull the cable all the way out and spray...
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    1990 OMC 4.3L Exhaust Manifolds and Risers

    I have been reading a lot of the threads on here in an attempt to learn more about my boat and what I need to do with it. I have seen more than a few posters automatically reccommend replacing the exhaust manifolds and risers every 5-7 years. Am I understanding that correctly? My boat is...
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    1990 4.3L OMC Outdrive gone bad

    Hi All, I have been posting regularily on the outboard pages, and have finally gotten around to facing the fact that my outdrive on the 'good boat' died this summer. It is a 1990 4.3L with an OMC Cobra model #986032. A buddy had it out with his kids and they heard a loud thunk and the motor...
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    Should I scrap it or fix it?

    I am really torn on what to do with my pontoon boat. I inherited it from within the family, and it floats enough that I use it. I have been told that since it is such thick aluminum that I can probably get a few hundred dollars in cash for recycling it, which I could then put toward a better...
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    Johnson/Evinrude Fuel Line

    Hi Tashasdaddy, on more than a few occasions I have seen you post that when changing fuel line to be sure to use J/E fuel line. Rather than clutter up someone else's post, I thought I would ask seperately. What is so special about the J/E line? I would think that any automotive grade fuel...
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    18HP 1959 Johnson - tilt lockdown

    Is there a way to lock the tilt on a '59 Johnson 18HP? Whenever I go into reverse to park or try to stop my pontoon boat, the motor backs itself up into the air and almost out of the water. It is still fairly new to me, and the only way to check it prior to dragging the boat out for the winter...
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    '79 85HP Johnson starting problem

    Apparently, I have become the go to guy on outboards among my friends now that I got my motor running. Oh well, it is fun and interesting. With your help I will try to perpetuate the myth that I know what I am doing! My friends '79 85HP won't start without ether. We have tried choking it...
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    How cold is too cold?

    I have a '59 Johnson HP on a pontoon boat that I use as a barge to get to our cottage. This is my first fall with it and am wondering how late in the season I can continue to use it. Is it safe to assume that if there is no ice on the lake that I am ok? Or should I pull it out at the first...
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    What props will fit a 1959 Johnson 18HP?

    I need to get a different prop for my 18hp Johnson as the boat I have it on is very heavy. Does anyone know what prop came stock on it (I am 99.5% sure it is the prop on there). I don't see any marks on the existing prop that shows pitch x dia. Will pretty much any Johnson prop from the 50's...
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    Early Johnson Wire Harness Rebuild

    Hi all, I have seen a couple posts in here about folks that have rebuilt the Engine Wire Harness, but no details. My boat and motor are not kept at the house, so I can't go out and look at things, but I would really like to do this as a project, as my wire harness is falling apart and a short...
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    Vintage Johnson Carb Tuning question

    I have a quick question after reading the Carb Adjusting FAQ by J. Reeves. Is it important to tune the high speed prior to tuning the low speed? I was out by myself so could only tune the low speed. It seems to run fine at idle, but has very little increase at the top end, so I need to get...
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    1974 SeaKing/Chrysler info 25HP

    Hi All, I just got a 1974 SeaKing 25HP that I understand was made by Chrysler. What I am trying to figure out is what Chrysler model it might cross to so that I can shop for ignition parts, an impeller, and a carb kit. If you can tell me where you find this information I would also appreciate...
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    Fastwin Lower Unit Seal FAQ?

    I have searched for a while and can't find enough info to make me comfortable with starting work to replace all the seals on my 18HP Johnson. Is there any FAQ or Service Bullitin on it? I see many mentions of special tools and such. I would love to see a picture of the tool and which end to...
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    '59 Johnson 18HP Lower Unit questions

    I am rebuilding the lower unit on a 1959 Johnson 18HP. It leaks water into the lower unit, I think thru the shift stem seal. While disassembling it, I noticed the end bearing on the gear shaft at the forward end 'looks' like it is cracked, but it could be intentional for oil passage or...
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    Lower Unit issue - 1959 Seahorse 18

    I am the new owner of a 59 Seahorse 18. In trying to do the right thing before starting it for the first time in 8 years, I replaced the impeller. There are 5 bolts holding on the lower unit - 4 little ones underneath, and 1 big one on top in the back. It appears to be 3/8" Stainless steel...
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