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    Need Input On Painting Lower Unit

    I just purchased a 1960 Johnson 10hp that is in great shape. The cover, powerhead and mid motor area look nearly showroom except for a few scratches. The lower unit is another story. My questions are as follows: 1. What do I do to small scratches that expose bare aluminum on the upper part...
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    Specialty Screwdriver....what is this?

    I need a screwdriver with some leverage to remove engine bolts. I cannot seem to search for the right type of screwdriver online. What is this? Thanks very much?
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    Need Help With Trailer Setup

    1973 Wellcraft Airslot 165 (16.5' long). Bunk trailer with 4 center keel rollers. Boat weight is being carried on the keel rollers, as the bunks were rotten. Also, boat is just 1/4" above fenders. I jacked the boat up 1" above fenders to give clearance and take the weight off the keel...
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    1973 Wellcraft Airslot 165 Sport Rebuild

    Re: 1973 Wellcraft Airslot 165 Sport Rebuild I got the pics of Day 1 added to my original post. So far I clean out 8 garbage bags of mulch (old floor/stringers) and power washed the boat. She is a "50 Yarder" for sure...looks pretty until you get closer and once you peek inside it gets real...
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    Need Carb Kit - OMC part# 392059 for 1966 Golden Meteor 100 model V4ML-12R

    Any suggestions. Kit is NLA since 1998.
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    Lower Rear Pan for 1965 Johnson Meteor II 90 same as 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100

    Lower rear pan on my 66 Golden Meteor 100 is cracked (engine model V4ML-12R). I found one for a 65 Meteor II 90 (engine model V4ML-11). Will it fit my 66 100hp? Looks like it, but want to make sure bolt holes line up. It is for sale out of town, so I can't measure it and seller makes it my...
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    1966 Johnson 100 - differnce between V4ML-12R vs V4ML-12M?

    What's the difference in these 2 models? Thank you.
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    1966 Evinrude Starflight 100 Service Manual Same as 1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100?

    Found Evinrude service manual and want to confirm it will be same as my 66 Golden Meteor.
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    1966 Johnson Golden Meteor 100 Restoration - need assistance

    My first attempt at anything this significant. Following steps posted on the sticky for "Awakening Sleeping Outboard". Marvel Mystery Oil is soaking in the cylinders and plan to pull the motor off boat tomorrow. I think it has a lifting handle instead of a lifting eye, but please confirm that...
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    1973 Wellcraft Airslot 165 Sport Rebuild

    Pics of day 1 as purchased for $200. 1973 Wellcraft 165 Airslot with 1967 Johnson Meteor 100 outboard. First order of business is clean up and removal of engine to determine if it is worth investing time in the motor. If engine is shot it will be sold for parts and move on to total rebuild of...
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    Question regarding refurbished OMC V4s

    Hello all. I am looking at several older OMC V4's that an ebay seller refurbishes and sells for $1500-2000. I know these old engines were very reliable, but I am a little unsure of whether or not a "refurbished" mid-late 70's model V4 (85-135) is really going to have much useful life left. It...
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