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  1. samo_ott

    Am I missing an adjustment somewhere? FD-20c

    I'm currently working on a '66 J20, FD-20c and it's running pretty well (in a tank). But my question is, is there an adjustment for the throttle friction? As it starts great in the start position but then slowly backs off and the throttle turns backwards until it stalls out in 20-30 seconds or...
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    My Boat Sank! 10" of snow and high wind!

    We had a gale force wind storm here yesterday and 10" of snow overnight... I check the boat yest and all looked well but the swells must have gotten too big overnight for it. Anyway, pulled the engine off (not easy in freezing temp water) and flipped the boat over to empty it out and put the...
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    Is this a good Deal? - 1976 65hp Evinrude Triumph

    As most regulars on the forum know I usually work on older engines. But this one came up locally and seems interesting. Are powerheads easy to get for this engine? Does this engine have common parts with many others. Would it be just best to part it out or is it worthwhile to fix up and learn...
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    Fixing slow / non running electric starters

    I have acquired a few starters that either do not turn at all or turn slowly when given a good 12v. These are mostly on the 18 hp engines. I have not taken any apart yet but was wondering if anyone had done this before and are they fixable? Do they need new brushes? (and if so are they still...
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    Exchanging Heads on 18hp's

    Does anyone know if I can put a later 18hp head (early 60's) with a thermostat in it on my older 1958 18hp FD that does not have a thermostat? Will the cooling holes line up? I know I could take both off and check but was hoping someone might know. I just got the FD and it has a stripped plug...
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    How to make an old engine quieter...

    So has anyone tried adding in a pee hole on the old 50's or 60's engines by drilling and tapping the water jacket? Then what would happen if you plugged up the exhaust outlet halfway up the leg? I believe the main reason for that outlet is to see the cooling water exit. But if you had a pee hole...
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    Any idea what the lower unit from an 1956 Elto 22hp will fit?

    I have an opportunity to pick up a seized 1956 Elto 22hp model 22D10E pretty cheap. The lower unit looks the same as a mid 50's J/E but I can't tell for sure. If it would fit any of my 18's or 25's it'd be great. Does anyone know what, if any, parts are interchangable with the J/E's? Thanks.
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    How does the LU clutch work on my 4434 1950 E7.5hp?

    It started giving me problems like the drive spring had jammed up as when I took it out of neutral the engine would grind to a halt. Other symptoms were the engine staying in neutral and not going into gear when engaged. So it flip flopped on the issues. I have never taken the LU apart but just...
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    How similar is a '81 Johnson 35hp to a '88 Evinrude '30?

    I currently have an '81 J35 and have an opportunity to get a parts engine that is an '88 E30. Are they the same block? Are many parts inter-changable? Parts I would be interested in are carb, LU, stator etc. Thanks.
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    How to pump out a leaky pontoon?

    I have a 20' pontoon boat that has a small leak in one of the pontoons. Yes, I plan to fix it after the season but for now would like a way to pump it out. The only access to the inside is via a 3/4" capped hole that I can take off. I have a hand pump to pump it out but it is taking way too...
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    '62 Evinrude 10 running hot

    So, I've changed the impeller in it. When running at WOT the exhaust is a normal temp on my hand but when I stop and pull the hood and splash a few drops on the head they sizzle off pretty quick. And it seems to hot to the touch. I know some of my other 10's seem to run hottish also and have...
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    Motor height / Losing power

    I have an old Johnson 25 on a light peterborough cedar strip boat. It's new to me. After getting the engine up and running it seems there are motor/boat matching issues. It has what feels like a spun prop but I changed it with another and get the same symptoms. At around half throttle it feels...
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    Anyone ever splice a spark plug wire?

    I know. I know. Call me cheap & lazy! But when it's just a small nick, I really don't want to pull the whole top end off so I was just curious if anyone had done it successfully before? thx.
  14. samo_ott

    Carb Kit for 1950 Evinrude 7.5 Model#4434

    Everywhere I look it appears that the kit is not made any more. Does anyone have alternate kit that will fit the early 7.5? Thanks
  15. samo_ott

    Where can I get a DVA attachment for my meter

    Does anyone know in Canada where I can find one? thanks :)
  16. samo_ott

    CD Ignition testing

    I'm looking on the testing procedures for my 1981 Johnson 35 J35ELCIG for the CD ignition. I've seen a link posted here before and was sure I had saved the link but cant find it. Can someone please post the link again. Many Thanks.
  17. samo_ott

    '81 Evinrude 4.5hp E5RCIC wont run

    Ok, I have a strange one here. I'm trying to get a 1981 E4.5hp running for my 89 year old neighbour. Last year it ran, was put away, fogged and stabilizer put in the fuel (but not run after it was put in). The engine is also known as being finicky. It has around 90 psi on each plug. The spark...
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    1981 Johnson 35 Engine Mount install

    Folks, I just got this engine, model # J35ELCIG. Strangely enough, one of the engine mounts is missing (photos shows each side, one is there and one is not). I have no idea how this happened but was wondering how hard it was to install it as there appears to be no way to get to the inside bolt...
  19. samo_ott

    LU swap 40hp -> 33hp

    Does anyone know if the lower unit on a early 60's 40hp will fit a '69 33hp? I believe they're the same but not 100% sure. Thanks.
  20. samo_ott

    What year did they stop using magnetos?

    Late 60's / early 70's or so I believe but does anybody know exactly which year? I want to know at what year I should stop buying engines! And At the year that they stopped and went to the new fangled ignition systems, was it across the board on all hp's or did they stagger the elimination? I'm...
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