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    Starter Solenoid - Bad?

    I know, I know, y'all are gonna get sick of me!! LOL I've been working on a 71 60hp motor. It was turning over fine last night and now today it won't. The starter will turn over if I apply voltage directly to the starter terminal so I was thinking it is the wire between the starter and...
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    Sierra Aftermarket Amplifier & Clipper Circuit

    I am in the process of trying to get a new to me '71 60hp Johnson running. I noticed that it has a Sierra amplifier on it that looks to be "fairly new". I've been reading various posts here on the board trying to diagnose a no spark situation and I have read that the "clipper circuit" is usually...
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    '71 60hp No Spark

    I am trying to get a new to me 1971 60hp Johnson running. It is turning over fine and the lower end appears to working fine as well. My problem is I am getting no spark. Another poster here graciously sent me a copy of the ignition chapter of the manual until I get mine so I decided to start...
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    71 - Adding Tell Tale

    I am wanting to add a tell tale to my 71 Johnson 60hp. I would prefer to not drill into the head. I saw a plug with a slotted head on the top of the head. Can I remove this plug and add a fitting for a tell tale?
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    71 Fuel Line to Engine Connection

    I picked up a new fuel line assembly and fittings for my 71 Johnson 60hp. I just grabbed the ones Wal Mart carries, but it does not fit my engine connection. Are the 71s different?
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    71 Johnson 60hp - Couple Questions

    I just picked up a 71 Johnson 60hp OB with the Hydro Electric drive. I have a bid in on a manual on eBay but Im impatient and want to start working on it. 1) The controls were in 2 pieces when I got it. I have got it put back together, but noticed there were a couple wires that werent connected...
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    1972 50HP Electric Shift

    I have been looking out for a larger engine for our 24ft pontoon. Today I found a 1972 50HP with electric shift. I know nothing about the electric shift models. Are they reliable or should I be running for the hills? Is there anything specific I should be watching out for? Thanks, Gary
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    Lube Steering Cable

    The steering on our pontoon is pretty hard, has been since we purchased it last August. Is it possible to lube the cable?
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    Avoid Force?

    I am in the market for a larger motor for my 24' pontoon boat. I found a Force motor on craigslist, but when I went to NADA I see that Force is no longer around. Should I avoid those motors in my search for a replacement? How is parts availability? Gary
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    '73 50HP Johnson

    Are the '73 Johnson 50HP motors good motors? I found one for $100, but the owner said one cylinder was "bad". He said it started running rough one day and when they got it back to the dock there was some "shavings" on the bottom plug. My brother seems to think it's probably just a ring that...
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    1994 40HP Evinrude Compression Difference

    I found a 1994 Evinrude 40HP motor. I have not actually seen the motor, but the ad says that the top cylinder is 150psi and the lower is 125psi. I was thinking that ideally you would want the numbers closer together, but does 25psi difference make it a deal buster?
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    28HP to 48HP Upgrade

    I have a 24' pontoon boat that currently has a 28HP Johnson on it. I would like to get a larger motor and have found a 48HP motor on Craigslist. How much of a performance improvement can I expect going from 28HP to 48HP? Thanks, Gary
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    1975 85HP Evinrude

    I have located a 1975 85HP Evinrude motor. I am looking at this for a 24' pontoon boat. I have not looked at the motor yet, but was just wondering how durable these motors are? Did they have any problems that I should be looking for? Do these have electronic ignition?
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    1978 Evinrude 85HP Value

    I have found a 1978 Evinrude 85HP outboard motor on craigslist for $300. Is this a fair price? Is there anything in particular that I should look out for if I go to look at the motor?
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    1975 Evinrude 70HP - Worth It?

    I have come across a 1975 Evinrude 70HP motor on eBay. The seller claims that it has been recently rebuilt and that it runs good. He said that the buyer can hear it run. The motor on the trim does need replaced. I have placed a bid on it, but I'm not sure how high I should go. Is this motor...
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    Garmin Fishfinder 160 Mount

    I purchased a Garmin Fishfinder 160 off of ebay. It did not come with the mounting bracket and knobs. Garmin no longer has the bracket available. I was just wondering if maybe someone had the factory bracket and knobs laying around collecting dust. EDIT Offers to buy or sell are not allowed Thanks
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    Bunk Trailer - Bunk length

    I have been looking for a trailer for my Sylvan 24' pontoon. I have found a bunk trailer but the bunks are only 20' long. Will it hurt if my pontoons hang a couple feet off the bunks at the front and back?
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    Winter Storage - On The Ground?

    I am thinking of storing my NTU pontoon boat at the house this winter rather than paying a marina store it. My concern is that since I don't have a trailer so I will have to either rent one or borrow one to get it home. Once I do get it home, what is the best way to store it? Will it hurt to sit...
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    Tachometer Question

    I am looking to add a tach to my 95 Johnson 28HP. I have been looking at tachs and I see that you need to know how many "poles" you have. What is this? Does anyone happen to know what I need for my motor?
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    Decarboned Motor - No "Housefire"

    I just got back from decarboning my motor using tashadaddy's method. Everything I've read has said that the engine would smoke like "a house fire." My engine smoked, however nothing like "a housefire." I'm just wondering if I did something wrong or if it's possible that my engine didn't have a...
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