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    Rebuild or Replace Alpha I Generation I

    I have a leaking Alpha I Generation I lower unit, wondering if it would be worth rebuilding or replacing. Took it to a mechanic and he said prop shaft was worn from fishing line and needed to be replaced, resealed, or both. Note, I'm looking into buying used if worth it, but looking at options...
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    Trailer Wiring

    I'm using the standard 4 pin flat plug for the trailer wiring, which happens to be brand new but isn't working correctly. I can get my right brake and turn signal to work but have no working lights on the left side and no running lights. All wires and lights are new, as are the plugs on my tow...
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    Git-Rot

    Anybody used this stuff? Just curious.
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    A Little Glassing Info Please

    Ok here's the case. I got ahold of my fathers 1978 Bayliner Santiago 2200, and it hasn't been used since 1997. I took a little look found the floor to be a little soft in a couple spots ripped it all out, completely and started rebuilding the stringers/deck componets. I have all the deck and...
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    A Little Glassing Info Please

    Ok here's the case. I got ahold of my fathers 1978 Bayliner Santiago 2200, and it hasn't been used since 1997. I took a little look found the floor to be a little soft in a couple spots ripped it all out, completely and started rebuilding the stringers/deck componets. I have all the deck and...
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    Alpha One Mercruiser 228 Prop Shaft Seal or Bad Shaft?

    1978 Alpha One drive Merc 228 that seems to have a bad prop shaft seal or bad prop shaft. Had it to a dealer and said they pressure tested the lower after replacing the seal, said the prop shaft was worn by fishing line. I'mma do this myself so besides getting a manual what's it take to get...
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    1978 Santiago 2250 Cuddy Top

    I know she's old, but the original top was still good about 3 years ago and thats the last time she saw the water. Since then the top has seen its better days and is useless, yet it was unique. With the old top you could totally seal off the stern of the boat with a clear vinyl cover that went...
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    Need Information on Sears Gamefisher

    I have what seems to be a late 80's early 90's Sears Gamefisher 5.0 hp outboard. I don't have any numbers that I can pull off of it to help identify what I have, as the ink has worn away on the inside of the cowling where the I.D. plate is. I was told it was an early 90's, yet I would like to...
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    Low to no idle, and no WOT

    Ok, I'll make this as short as possible. 1960 Jonny 18 HP. All new ignition parts, but plug wires, rebuilt and tuned carb, points set at .20. It doesn't want to rev at idle, I mean hardly at all, when the line is at start, thats a low idle just enough to keep it running. It'll start and sit...
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    Another post on this 18 horsepower

    I think I'mma make a new record on posting about the same motor... I've been posting on this motor forever but still can't get things right. Took it out today to fish, and got to a good spot farely well, even though the motor surged at WOT some. Stopped fished a little, and began to leave to...
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    Johnson Electric Start, or fix the pull start?

    I've got a '60 Johnson 18 horse, been getting it completely running tip top shape. You guy's have done wonders on helping me figure out this thing. Need to know if I should go with an electric start, or fix the pullstarter. The pull starter spring busted, and I was wondering where I could get...
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    2 Stroke Scooter....

    Well here's the deal.... My brother owns a scooter, and he rides the thing like crazy, till it just suddenly broke down. Seeing is how alot of guys on here are two stroke masters, I thought I'd give this site a shot. It's a standard air cooled 2 stroke, I believe 31cc if I'm not mistake...
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    Upper Crankcase Seal

    Got the link and sync adjustment finished yesterday on my 1960 Johnson 18 HP a couple of days ago, and its still acting funny at idle. It doesn't like to idle up to high, just a real low dull idle. Looked at the upper crankcase seal and it was leaky, just a little. Not to much, but since i...
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    Link and Sync

    Shew, long time away from here... feels good to be back. Just started breaking out the fishing gear and boat to get things started for the summer. Got a 1960 Johnson 18 HP here, and did alot of work on her last summer and into the fall. Ran outta time at the end of the year, gets cold here...
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    Johny 18 Spark Plugs and ignition wires.

    Ok, the Johnyrude is runnin good lets get that down.... yet I'm running hotter plugs than I should. I don't idle much mostly WOT and some midrange. Is this gonna hurt my motor in the short or long term? Shop was out of JC4's so went a plug hotter. Also I'm finishing up my wiring on my...
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    Trolling motor, bow lightgs, and fishfinder wiring.

    Building a casting deck on my 14' Monark v-bottom and wanted to wire everything up correctly. I've bought a bus bar with 5 connection screws and just wanted to know how this thing works before I go and burn something up. The bus bar looks like this...
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    '60 Johnson 18 HP Sheer Pin

    Just got my 18 runnin' real smooth here lately, but do to the mighty Ohio over floodstage here lately haven't been able to tune her in. Got the chance wendsday and went down to the dock. Took her out and was runnin' good but top end trouble. Messed with the high speed jet and got better and...
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    Anyone fish the Mighty Ohio River?

    Fish the Ohio River Medahl Pool alot seeing is how I live next door to the Shawnee State Marina and Golf Resort. Do pretty well most of the time when the river cooroperates, but looking to do better. Anyone know any tricks, places, or hot lures to try heading into the fall bite? Also looking...
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    What about us "antique" owners?

    All this talk about the EPA etc. etc. etc. banning two stroke outboard motors proably makes alot of sense polution wise. But what about us oldie owners that depend on our outboards for enjoyment and fishing pleasure? Is the EPA going to go to four strokers for good, and turn their backs on the...
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    Weird Spark Problem (Long Post)

    I've got a odd spark problem on my 1960 Johnson 18. I just changed all the points, condensors, and coils, but the spark seems to come and go. If I take all the parts out and check the point gap and replace all parts I can get spark. Then after running the motor for 3 mins, the spark just...
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