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    1974 johnson pee hole?

    I have a 1974 Johnson, 70 hp. I think? 70ESL-74M is what the plate says. I want to install a pee hole on it. I am fixing to install a new water pump, so I figure why not. I have a 1/8" npt x 5/16" hose barb 90. where should I install it? In the plate on the side of the engine? Pics or...
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    Great white parts? Trouble shooting?

    I have a 24v great white 50lb troller. Motor works. But no speed control. Stays in high speed, also. No reverse. Circuit board? Where can I get parts? Plastic case is cracked, would like to get a new one of those also. Model is gwb50, I think. Thanks
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    1976 evinrude 70 hp

    I have a 76 rude 70 hp. I am installing a hydraulic tilt unit on it. All i have is the pump and bracket that fits on the motor mounting bolts. It has a 12-3 so type cord coming out of it. Is there supposed to be a reversing sylenoid setup running these wires via a 2 position momentary on the...
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    Multiple batteries?

    I am rigging the electrical system on my boat. I have a great white trolling motor, 24v. Should I run 2 batteries dedicated to my troller? And a third just for starting my big motor? Or just tap off one of the trolling motor batteries? I'm trying to conserve weight, but if need be, I'll...
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    Great White GWB50 Only has full speed ahead?

    I have a Motorguide GreatWhite GWB50. It only goes full speed, no mater switch position or handle position. I checked the pot to the best of my ability, Ohms range up and down when turned. Anybody got a wiring schematic for one of these? or Know what might be wrong? it's great trolling...
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    Lift bracket pivot screw?

    I have a 1971 evinrude 50 hp. with the add on hydraulic tilt. I am missing both pivot screws. Part number 0122680. Everywhere i look, says obsolete, or unavailable. Any ideas where to find some? I'll buy new or used. long as they are good. Thanks.
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    How high should the cavitation plate be?

    Putting my boat back together. How high should my cavitation plate be, in relation to the bottom of the boat. It will have hydraulic tilt on it. Is this good enough or should i go higher? It is as low as it will go right now. Thanks
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    What kind of Tach do I need?

    I have a older model johnson 70 hp outboard. early 1970's model 3 cylinder. I want to be able to monitor my rpm's. I have looked on ebay, lots of different tachs. What kind of tach would i need for this outboard? Thanks in advance to all that reply.:D
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    How do you put the shifting rod back in the lower unit of a dt115?

    a freind of mine has a suzuki dt 115. He somehow pulled the shifting rod out of the lower unit? I see a spring loaded pin stiking out in the lower unit, down by the gear housing. But we can't get the rod to go back like it was? Anybody got any advice? All this started with him trying to...
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    classic 50 carb rebuild, fiber or rubber gasket? or both?

    I am rebuilding the carbs on my 86 classic 50. 45 hp merc. carbs are b model with the fuel pump on the carb. the kits i bought are sierra. they came with a rubber and a fiber reinforced reed type gasket for the fuel pump. they are the one way valve gaskets. I installed both of them, rubber...
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    more power from classic 50?

    I have a 85 bass tracker tourny series. 17', 45 hp classic 50 merc. I run 26 mph gps top end, takes months to get up on plane. Sounds to be running 5000 rpm or around on top end. motor runs good.. I think the boat is underpowered. rated for up to 80 hp. can a classic 50 be "Souped" to run...
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    86 merc 45hp ignition wiring diagram

    I got a 86 merc 45 hp. i am changing the ingnition switch. some of the wires were burned in half. I have repaired them, but need a diagram to reconnect to the new switch. anybody got one. I could use the diagram for the motor as well if there are any out there. Thanks:D
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    rated for 80hp, can I go 115hp?

    I've got a 86 model aluminum bass tracker. It's coast gaurd plate says max 80hp. Can I put a 115Hp merc on it? Will It be legal? Will it hold if i beef up the transom? It has a 45 hp merc on it now. It is a semi v hull, almost a flat bottom.
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    Build aluminum John from scratch? But Bigger!

    I want to build myself an aluminum john type boat, only bigger. I don't like the models availble. I want to build something flat, wide, shallow and somewhat fast. I want to mount around 50hp of good ole evenrude power to it. Pointed with a center console type design. I can't find much info...
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    Stator plate problem? Timing?

    :D:confused::DMy 18 hp 1973 evinrude has been dang near rebuilt, due to parts changing for no reason! I narrowed it down I think. Missis bad but not rytmatically, but erratically. As I have stated in another post, I've changed everything in the ignition system, and replaced and or checked...
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    my 18hp missin bad

    My 18 hp evinrude 1973 model, is missing real bad. I've installed new points and condesors, didn't fix the problem. Rebuilt the carberater, didn't fix the problem. rebuilt the fuel pump, didn't fix the problem. At this rate i'm gonna wind up with a new 1973 evinrude 18 hp, if i keep...
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    fuel pump repair kit part #

    I have a 18 hp evinrude, 1973 model. I can't find a diaphram kit for my fuel pump. Everybody keeps trying to sell me a fuel pump for 80 bucks. They keep telling me they don't make a repair kit for my fuel pump. Is that true, will a repair kit from another model fit mine? Any website...
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    #@$*?# shift rod bushing and seal

    :DI got a 72 evinrude 18 hp model # 18202R. The shift rod bushing and seal are given me a fit. Can anybody tell me how to remove the bushing to change the seal and gasket washer. It seems to be tight, don't wanna budge. My book tells nothing of changing this seal. The was bad to begin with...
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    7 hp by changing a jet?

    I was looking in my repair manual for my 18 hp 1972 rude, and noticed the only thing different between it and a 25 hp same year is the fast idle jet size. Higher wide open rpm's are also higher for the 25. bore, stroke, compression, ect... are all the same. Does anyone know this to be true...
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    Online starter drive assembly?

    Anyone know a good place online to buy a starter drive assembly? I have a 1972 18 hp evinrude, I dropped my starter drive in the lake"woops". I've been looking for a drive online and can't seem to find one. Will others interchange with it? Found plenty of starter drives for other models...
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