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    Compression Testing Rules.

    Hi People,<br /><br />I just bought a screw in Compression tester.. and I have some questions...<br /><br />I know that it is suggested that you earth out the high tension lead to stop sparking.. but is that necessary? (Also how do I do that on the outboard? on a car I'd usually just disconnect...
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    results of water decarb and some questions about an electrical problem..

    Hi all, <br /><br />After some advice from this list I decided to try the water decarb method..<br /><br />All went well and I pulled the plug when I was finished.. they were spotlessly clean..<br />so its great for that.. but the tops of the pistons still had crud on them.. as tested with a...
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    What fluid goes in tilt/trim???

    Hi peoples,<br /><br />I am just fiddling with my replacement tilt/trim before installing it, and I am wondering what goes in it.??<br /><br />I just just filled it with Auto tranny/powersteering fluid and I figured I'd better ask if thats what is supposed to go in it..???<br /><br />I have seen...
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    getting armature back into housing of tilt/trim motor

    Hi all, <br /><br />I got me a 2nd hand tilt/trim pump and motor.. It was very dirty inside and out, so I undid the two bolts on the top and slide the motor off the pump.<br /><br />Unfortunatly for me, the armature stayed in the pump and now I am faced with getting the **** thing back into the...
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    He Lied !!! rotten Sod!!

    Hi Guys, <br /><br />I just answered an add for a 115HP 1975 outboard which seemed like a very good deal..<br /><br />I have a 100HP V4 Johnson that I have been chasing the full tilt/trim system, so I thought this would be a great way to get some spares to boot.. I got the whole deal for $170...
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    Good opportunity for cheap spares?

    Hi all, I have a 100HP 1972 Johnson V4 and recently I have the chance to aquire a 115 HP 1975 evinrude for the bargain price of $150USD..<br /><br />should I take it? <br /><br />Do these two motors have much in common?<br />apparently it runs and has all the tilt/trim gear as well..<br /><br...
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    No Decarb available in Australia ??

    Hi Guys..<br /><br />I have been madly hunting for some engine decarb to run through my Johnson before I do a compression test. I have been to two marine shops and asked around alot and noone knows what I am talking about. I was told not to worry about carbon buildup.. which I think is kinda a...
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    Whats in a Reed? (a Boyesen reed)

    Hi people, <br /><br />I just noticed an add for boyesen reeds for outboards and I was wondering what sort of performance increase the give?<br /><br />would 5% higher outboard be a good guess?<br /><br />I know how they work and why, just not how well..<br /><br />we used to use them in...
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    Chrysler lil 6HP, Throttle problems and kicker prop.

    Hi all, <br /><br />I have this kicker motor, its a 6HP early/mid seventies Chrysler, its in fantastic condition, and starts first pull nearly every time.<br /><br />Problem is that after cleaning the carby out,, (it was clogged up with gummed up fuel when I got it.) the moter doesnt' rev...
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    How do rams bolt into the motor.. (OMC)

    Hi all, <br /><br />I have a 100ESL72 Johnson 100HP V4<br />I am trying to get my rams out to get them rebuilt.. and I have got the bottoms out.. (had to cut the metal and drill out the holes) but the tops have me beat,, they are stainless steel bolts, but they don't really have bolt heads, just...
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    Chrysler 9.9

    Yeah, immediately drop the bottom of the leg off and replace the impeller.. <br /><br />even if it was brand new when it was left in storage, rubber rots and gets brittle.. <br /><br />also check all the water channels to make sure they are all clean.<br /><br />And change the oil in the...
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    Many Stuck bolts and shafts.

    Hi people..<br /><br />I have been cleaning and fixing everything I can find that is wrong with my old V4 72 100HP johnson..<br /><br />The tilt/trim rams have come up for some attention from me, I want to pull them out and get them rebuilt, (hey I know a guy who does it for a living and offered...
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    Power tilt/trim what fits what.. OMC.

    Hi peoples.<br /><br />I have a 72 100HP Johnson, <br /><br />It has both hydrolic rams for tilt and trim but someone knicked the pump and controller for it.. so now I find myself looking for replacements.<br /><br />I think there is a good chance that the 71 and 79 model 100's would fit, but as...
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    What mixture.

    Hi Guys, <br /><br />I have always mixed my fuel at 25:1 with standard unleaded (australia)<br /><br />Thats fairly low octaine fuel, but it seemed to work well enough.<br /><br />What mixture do you guys run?<br /><br />I get the feeling 25:1 is alittle to much oil.. I used to use 32:1 with my...
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    SNAPPED a head bolt :-(

    Hi all, <br /><br />I've got a 100ESL70 100HP V4 Johnson outboard.<br /><br />I just added a tmp guage to the unit, and while trying to get a headbolt out so I could stick a bracket under it, I snapped a headbolt. (no I wasn't accidently tightning it, It just snapped.)<br /><br />The bolts shank...
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    Fixed Hydro Electric drive Johnson !!! heres how.

    Hi all, <br />after much wise suggestions from members of this list, I did something profoundly stupid and it worked.<br /><br />I didn't want to strip the foot, and didn't have the right long allen key to do it, so I took the soleniods out, drained the oil completely, filled the grearcase with...
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    Adding Gauges and sensors to old outboards

    Hi people,<br /><br />I have an old Johnson 100HP, 100ESL72. I also have an older Evinrude 40HP and a Chrysler 6hp (get home motor).<br /><br />I always find myself stressing over the temp, and since none of these old motors have temp gauges or alarms, all I can do, is keep an eye on the water...
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