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    1991 40 hp fuel filter?

    My 40 hp Johnso has what appears to be a fuel filter right above the big red elecrical plug, I notice that when the motor is running that there is only between 1/8 to 1/4 inch of fuel in the bottom of this. If I pump the primer ball it fills a little less than half way up but drops back down to...
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    battery charging?

    How do I know if my 1991 40 hp Johnson has the capability of charging the battery? Would their be a generator/alternator or would it charge thru the magneto or does it not charge the battery? Thanks in advance for your help. Airshot
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    91' 40 hp Johnson questions

    In an earlier post I ask about the squeeze ball on the VRO, thanks to all that responded. However more problems have crept up and I am hoping for the great help I usually recieve here. I took the motor out on the water for the first time tonite, started right up and purred like a kitten. After a...
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    VRO question

    I recently acquired a 1991 40 hp VRO in excellent condition. I cannot find an owners manual yet so I am relying on the good folks here at I-boats for some info. I have read all the VRO history here, but was wondering if the primer bulb on the VRO tank hose should be pumped up before starting...
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    1991 40 hp VRO

    I have run across a 1991 40 hp Johnson VRO that is in like new condition. The fine folks here have helped me in the past so here I am again with some new questions. I am trying to find an owners manual, I know how to order the service manual but I am looking for set up information and...
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    40 hp merc info needed

    I recently purchased a 1982 40 hp merc, it ran like a top. Mounted it on my boat, it would not open up, found the problem with cable adjustment. Took it back out today, let it warm up, idled out and punched the throttle, it took off great, then a vibration started, we cut back on the throttle...
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    68' 55 hp good/bad

    I am looking at a 1968 55 hp Evinrude, appears to be well maintained. Can anyone out there in outboard land give me a few hints on whether this model has a good or bad reputation ? Anything in particular I should look out for ? As always your information and advice is definately...
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    older evinrude twin

    First thing is to thank you all for letting me join this forum. I have recently purchased an older aluminium boat with an Evinrude outboard and I have some questions. The serial number on the name plate is "259 24 - 10648" I was told it is a 35 hp but not sure of the year, I am guessing a 1959 ...
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