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  1. Wingedwheel

    Help identifying this little motor.

    Re: Help identifying this little motor. Thanks Chinewalker. I did manage to narrow it down a little more today. I actually found a pic of how the cowling would have been painted. It gives me a good guideline to restore it to as close to original as possible. I also got the original gas tank and...
  2. Wingedwheel

    Help identifying this little motor.

    I picked this little jewel up today off Craigslist. The PO said the recoil broke about 5 yrs ago and he tried to fix it and couldn't, so he gave up and it sat for 5 yrs. I brought it home, took the recoil apart and saw what was happening and had it fixed in about 20 min. Just for kicks I sprayed...
  3. Wingedwheel

    '72 Johnson 85hp info

    Hi all and thanks in advance for any advice. I have a '72 85 hp V-4 with selectric shift LU. without going through ser#s can anyone tell me if that LU will fit other model OB's and perhaps what years might work?
  4. Wingedwheel

    Eska Carb info

    I came across this article which might help a few people. http://www.perr.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5124
  5. Wingedwheel

    Johnson 85HP V4 questions

    I just did a swap for what I believe is a '72 Johnson 85HP V4 with a Hydro-Electric shift. I can't seem to locate the ser#. Is there a marker on the engine that I'm missing? Also Can anyone tell me anything about these motors? I've worked on plenty of Mercs, but This is the first larger Johnson...
  6. Wingedwheel

    I/O prop question

    I've got a '96 SeaRay Signature 190 with a 4.3L and alpha one outdrive. I'm currently running a 14 1/2x 19p SS. I took her out today and did a couple of tests. I installed my spare, which is the same prop in aluminum. Running at WOT with 3 people in the boat I was turning 5000rpm's and about...
  7. Wingedwheel

    25 HP Evinrude recoil

    I have a 1960 25 HP evinrude big twin. Ser# 25902D-E08015. My question is, I need to replace the recoil assembly. Can anyone tell me what years and HP's would fit, or am I limited to that model?
  8. Wingedwheel

    Homelite 4-stroke

    Anyone ever hear of a Homelite 4-stroke? http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/1880124373.html
  9. Wingedwheel

    Johnson Seahorse TN24

    I have an old '52 5hp Johnson SeaHorse TN24 which was given to me. The carb kits are NLA and I needed a float and wanted to replace the needle and seat. There's an old Marine store nesteled in a rundown district of Detroit where I've found things other places didn't have. I made a trip over to...
  10. Wingedwheel

    'UPDATE' 7.5 Gamefisher grounding issue

    7.5 Gamefisher Mod# 217-585751 I've determined that something is grounding out the circuit. The green kill wire is always grounded. The coil tests OK but something is making a connection to ground that won't let the darn thing fire. Anyone ever run across this issue. I've enclosed a pic of the...
  11. Wingedwheel

    7.5 Gamefisher Question

    Hi guys. I had someone drop off a 1983 7.5 Sears gamefisher. Mod# 217-585751 Ser # 38-122003. I've cleaned the carbs and verified its getting fuel. I did a compression check and its around 90psi. So, the problem I'm having is not starting. Its not even trying to fire. With the plug out, I...
  12. Wingedwheel

    Neat trick for NLA carbs

    I have an old '52 5hp Johnson SeaHorse TN24 which was given to me. The carb kits are NLA and I needed a float and wanted to replace the needle and seat. There's an old Marine store nesteled in a rundown district of Detroit where I've found things other places didn't have. I made a trip over to...
  13. Wingedwheel

    '52 Johnson Seahorse fuel shut-off

    OK after trying to find a needle valve that works( I've been to plumbing supplies) I can only find a right angle. Does anyone know where I can get a straight valve? I believe its a 3/16 thread. Also I need one with a longer shaft to extend beyond the cowling.
  14. Wingedwheel

    How many layers?

    OK after finding my transom was bad, I got further and further into my boat and discovered that everything made of wood was rotted. Its not a big boat (17') and I shouldn't have too much problem replacing everything. My question is, when I do the glass-work, whats standard for layers? How many...
  15. Wingedwheel

    Re-glass and foam

    I'm tearing out all the wood in the rear compartment of my bass boat due to rot from POM, or lack of. I know there is a foam(two part?) perhaps to replace what I have to tear out from inside the old wood/glass box bracing. If I explained it right, can anyone tell me what its called and where I...
  16. Wingedwheel

    T/T hydraulic line info

    Where do I look for the hydraulic lines for my tilt and trim? I'vr got a '73 Merc 850 4cyl. I don't see references to those parts on the sites I visited.
  17. Wingedwheel

    '83 7.5 Gamefisher cooling question

    Whoops, can't delete double post
  18. Wingedwheel

    '83 7.5 Gamefisher cooling question

    Ok, I've found my carb kit for this engine, but I have another question. I notice the motor is air cooled, but before I pull the lower unit, is there an impellor for the exhaust cooling? I didn't see one on the parts site and just wondered before I start tearing things down.
  19. Wingedwheel

    TN-24 question

    I have a '52 TN-24 johnson seahorse. I went through and replaced gaskets, impellor and rebuilt the carb. it runs sweet, but my question is, when I dropped the lower unit the clutch spring is on the lower part of the driveshaft. Should I use grease on that spring, or bath it in gear-lube. I...
  20. Wingedwheel

    7.5 water pump issues

    I have a 1984 7.5 merc. I replaced a coil to get it running and I noticed it was not pumping water. I removed the lower unit, saw the impellor was old and brittle, replaced it and still no water. I blew air through all the lines and they are clear. I took the lower unit and manually spun it with...
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