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    1971 18 hp model 18102s Powerhead Replacement

    It looks like I have to do this myself, does anybody have advice, drawings, videos of how to do this? Also I need the Powerhead, any suggestions or know anybody, Salvage yards? I live in NJ. Any and all help would be appreciated
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    18 HP OB Block replace

    I have a 18HP Evinrude OB, with pretty bad corrosion on the block, from salt blockage (Not Me). Thinking about replacing it. I definitely can't do. How much Ballpark figure? any recommendations?
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    Carburetor rebuild

    I have 88 Spl 1987, is the carburetor rebuild tough? I have to go through the air filter assembly 1st ? If anybody has diagrams or can help me, I would be grateful. I rebuilt the water pump so I m not completlety useless and I have seloc manuel. Is that any good? Also maybe someone have video...
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    Winter Rebuild?

    I wanna work on my 1987 88 SPL in off season, is it hard to get back into tip top shape? carb rebuild maybe and what else? or should I put in shop, I'm looking for someone to help me (NJ) or should i save my money for newer? I'm happy with the performance of this engine though
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    Smoke 1987 88 SPL

    When I start my 1987 88 SPL with the muffs kinda smoky, haven't really run it alot the past couple years but do start it up and had it out last week. Is it burning off the fogging oil (how long does that take to burn it off?) is there an oil/Fuel mixture screw or adjustment? I have a manual...
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    Fuel delivery problem

    Engine wasn't getting fuel so, I rebuilt fuel pump, put on new fuel/water separator, still nothing disconnect fuel line before and after F/W separtor, new bulb, still no gas flow. Disconnected from fuel tank and tried a 1 foot piece of hose with bulb, fuel flowed freely.Aha I need new fuel...
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    Lower Cowling

    Is there a secret to get to the Thermostats on a 1987 88 spl? The lower cowling seems to be in the way
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    Fuel Pump Repair kit

    I replaced water separator/fuel filter. blew out vent on my 1987 88 spl, to fix what I thought was wrong. Ball started to firm up enough to get gas moving, then when starting motor ,I could tell right away wasn't getting enough fuel, when I pump bulb it starts to run fine, but then kinda bogs...
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    Maintenece Fuel Filter wise

    I launched myboat 1st time in 3 years, ran engine occasionally (with earmuffs) prior to. anyway had trouble starting under pressure like it was flooded or not getting gas. finally started. then stalled about 15 mins later. Very hard to start again. primer ball was hard each time. Then when...
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    Boat weight?

    I want to replace my axle on my trailer, I have a 1982 Proline 17 Foot Center Console /w 1987 Johnson 88SPL would anyone know the weight of this boat?
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    17 Foot Center Console weight?

    I want to replace my axle on my trailer, I have a 1982 Proline 17 Foot Center Console /w 1987 Johnson 88SPL would anyone know the weight of this boat?
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    Thanks for help w/1987 Johnson 88 SPL

    Thanks for the help and feeling of confidence, I received here by the knowledge of people who answer.I couldn't believe how easy the water pump change really was and shift rod height questions.
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    Couple o' Questions

    Changing water pump on 1987 Johnson 88 SPL. Also Changed the gasket on the gear shift housing. the Gasket came with 2 kinda fat o-rings. I don't know where they go, or the height the rod is supposed to be at. Are these O-rings included for other years. the gasket is a perfect fit, just don't...
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    Adhesive 847 alternative

    Replacing water pump and calls for adhesive 847. Is there an alternative at Home Depot or Lowes? Thanks
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    Shift rod Height

    1987 88 SPL is not listed in Top Secret files (Does it differ alot from earlier models?) Also where am I measuring from where housing &(gasket) meets lower unit, where rod enters housing or on top of rubber grommet? misplaced my manual and from earlier post Seloc doesn't have the measurement in...
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    Gear shift rod housing

    I'm replacing gasket (1987 88SPL) on Gear shift rod housing. The replacement came with two o-rings anyone know where they go? The diagram makes it looks like you put 1 o-ring on the rod below the housing. Hopefully this will be my last question about this repair haha
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    Gear shift rod

    1987 Johnny 88 SPL, replacing water pump but I also removed gear shift rod (because I'm dumb and curious) didn't count how times I unturned it. Is there any rule of thumb to put it back at the right height? Yes I'm replacing the gasket too.
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    impellor, thermostat and sealant question

    Imellor still won't come off, PB the crap out of it, is it supposed to come off pretty easy? 1987 Johnson 88 SPL. The guy I bought it from said he never changed the water pump or impellor. should I also look to change thermostat while doing the water pump?I'm not having an issue just wondering...
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    Impellor won't come off

    1987 Johnny 88 SPL Impellor won't come off drive shaft. I think it is just tight with rust and sand but is there a special trick to get key off I'm not doing? Also I think when I unscrewed my shift rod out of housing the o-ring came off, If I turn lower unit over will all the lower unit oil come...
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    Gaskets and Impellor 1987 Johnson 88 SPL

    I have my lower unit off to the change water pump but it looks ok, impellor looks fine, should it just lift off also? seems stuck, just a lots of sand (I was in the Shallows of Barnegat Bay) Should I change or just clean? Gaskets are stretched a little. also housing for shift rod is stuck tight...
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