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    79 25hp rude. Have a question about the lean/rich needle.

    I had to replace the retainer for the needle valve that makes it run lean/rich.The question is....I don't know how many turns it should have. Upon going totally CW 'til it stops...how many turns should I go CCW for correct mixture level.
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    Paint for a 2001 johnson 150 cowl.

    The color is white.If someone could be so kind as to help me. I need the paint number for the cowl. A friend of mine cracked it and so I'm gonna rework it and paint it. Also....anyone know who sells it in a can? I don't wanna use the aerosol one. TIA!!d:)
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    What is the next size up for my engine's High speed O's?

    Currently my engine has 59D high speed orifices. What is that next size up that fits my carbs? It's a 150vx 2001 V6. THX! Oh...and an OMC part number would really be swell!!d:)
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    Question about the washer on top of the timing wheel.

    Does that washer really have to be centered? I put back my timing wheel after doing some preventive maintenance and after I started the engine...I noticed the washer was wobbly because it wasn't in the center. Is it a big deal and I should loosen the screw and try to center it more?
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    A couple of questions about tightening down my stator.

    The stator is held by 4 wimpy looking aluminum bolts. Can I sub SS bolts?. I would feel alot more confident about using them when applying torque specs. Another question. When putting back the flywheel...the manual tells me to use my un/installer. Then just loosen to the two bolts that are...
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    Help with a flywheel. I'm trying to get it off.

    I've taken everything out and all I have is the flywheel. I've put 5 screws into the slots to make sure I get good threading. I would hate to rip some threads out. My problem is...it's not moving. If I thread the bolts too far down...am I tapping into something and that is why I can't move it...
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    25hp johnson lower unit

    YOu're missing a C or E after the number. Go to Johnson.com and go to the parts/diagram page. "Advanced" search and enter your model number. You'll be able to get a full layout of your engine and then you just have to grab the lower unit number and punch it in "were used:. IT will spit out all...
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    Which is a better Stator? Sierra or OMC?

    I'm looking to replace my stator on my 150. I remember seeing a thread a while back were some said Sierra made a better product, but with this new search..it's kind of hard to find it and I just wanted some opinions. THX!!
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    wiring question on a 79 25hp rude key switch

    My seloc manual apparently has a little glitch in the drawing right before it gets to the switch. Question I have is....does the Yellow/red wire go to the "S" on the key switch? I belive it does, but I wanna make sure.
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    Search engine is up.

    Just incase anyone cares. Solid werk!! Never seen an engine with so many choices!! Big :thumbsup:
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    Search option???

    I assume you guys are tweaking it? I see the one down below , but I believe it isn't' working.:'(
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    Anyone have a shift latch grommet lying around?

    Here is the part number. 0319299 Evin says they don't make it anymore. Bummer!!<br />Here is what it looks like.<br />
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    79 jrude lower unit . Finished but???

    I finished putting to gether my lower unit. Before I filled it up with oil, I checked the pressure and no leaks. The only thing that bothers me is... when I twist the shaft, it's not as smooth as I would like it to be. If I don't hold it down (putting pressure from the top) as I turn the...
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    Continental trailer and removing the drum.

    I have a continental trailer with brakes. I'm having a problem where every time I head out...one of the brakes is locked. After I move a couple of feet..it unlocks and is good for the rest of the day. I"m trying to take the drum off to see what is going on. My problem is..the drum won't come...
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    Prop shaft repair question for a little 25hp.

    OK....I have a propshaft that I can't seem to find on ebay and BRp has it listed at 235.00 - more or less,depending where you find it. So my question is. Can a propshaft that has grooves were the inner and outer main seal go, be welded? WHat I mean is...can Stainless steel material be welded...
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    # 0323294 propshaft ?

    It's from 79 rude 25hp. I'm starting to put it together, but the original looks like it might have some pitting and crud on it. I've taken #1500 sandpaper and smoothed it out, but I'm afraid it might leak through there. ...the new number that replaced it is 0344231<br /><br />Here are all the...
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    Need tip for popping out the Shift shaft bushing on a 79 25 rude.

    I bought this engine like a month back.I noticed some oil coming from the gear case head seal. Thanks to OBJ..I got the seal kit for it. I've taken the unit apart and already have popped out the drift shaft and the gear case head seals. The only problem I have is the bushing for the shift shaft...
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    Which are the correct spark plugs for a 79 rude 25 hp?

    The model number is 25953R. On the coils there is a sticker it's telling me "use L78V", but I go to west marine and they tell me something different ,according to their champion catalog. And my mech. manual is telling me L77J4? And if I go to Champion's website..it's telling me QL82C.<br...
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    Need help finding a lower unit seal kit for a 79 Jrude 25hp.

    THe model number is 25953R.It's from 1979. It doesn't have the added midsection. Just a plain simple 25hp in need of some love. <br />The reason I need the kit is...I noticed that the real seal was leaking some oil. I could just replace that one, but if that one is leaking..I might as well do...
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    Need help finding parts for a 79 Jrude 25hp.

    I just picked up a little engine that I wanna use as a kicker for my boat.The model is 25953R. One thing that I don't like is the "shift lock".It's got alot of rust on the bottom end that sticks out from underneath. I would like to replace with with another one.<br />The part number I got from...
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