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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    Imepeller key was installed. It pumps water great now compared to before. Made sure the pump was inserted into the exhaust tubing before sliding lower unit back up and bolting it on.
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    That was my thought. Thanks
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    1965 Johnson 9.5 steam or smoke?

    Hi so I just changed the impeller on my ‘65 Johnny 9.5 wasn’t pumping good. Pumps water great now but I’m noticing either smoke or steam coming from the pee hole on the back. I don’t believe that it was doing that before I changed the impeller. To the touch the water feels hot can only hold my...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    Yes it pumps water great new impeller kit really made a difference. Stays cool like it should runs normal. Just gonna run it a few times then check my gear oil hopefully all is well. Thanks for the info
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    made sure it didn’t fall into the gear case it came off with the impeller
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    I’d like to hope so. Just never had that happen to me on my early 70’s model.
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller removal problem.

    What’s up everyone as I metioned in a pervious post I have a ‘85 evinrude 8hp. When taking off the impeller from the driveshaft, the drive shaft popped out from the lower unit. I real installed it by just pushing it back down into the lower unit. I installed the new water pump kit and everything...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller change ??

    Never mind I figured it out. Just had to turn the flywheel while pushing up. Problem solved.
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    1985 evinrude 8hp impeller change ??

    Hi everyone so today I’m changing the impeller on a 1985 evinrude 8hp. It’s my first time working on an 80’s model evinrude/Johnson. When I went to take the impeller off the drive shaft came out a little too. Is that okay is it supposed to be able to pop in and out like that? I immediately...
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    Lower unit reseal cost 6hp evinrude

    Hi everyone so I have a 1974 evinrude 6hp that just started to begin leaking. When I went to check the gear oil it definitely looks like there is water in it. I used brand new drain plug seals last time I changed it as I always do. I haven’t pressure tested but it’s definitely leaking somewhere...
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    Evinrude 9.5 vs 8hp speed test

    Currently using the 9.5 gets about 18-19 mph 11ft semi V hull
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    Evinrude 9.5 vs 8hp speed test

    What’s up everyone I just picked up an 8hp evinrude 1985 that I am going to be trying out in a few days. I have never used the 8hp so I don’t know speed wise what I’ll be getting on my 11ft aluminum. I have seen many say it is similar to an evinrude 9.5 speed wise. Is this true? Thanks.
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    Too much motor on 11ft aluminum boat ???

    Well thank you both. I think I’ll try an 8hp see how it goes and go from there. If anything I’ll just end up using the 6hp. Wouldn’t even think about putting a 25 on it lol. I’ll update Everyone after the testing this week. Thanks
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    Too much motor on 11ft aluminum boat ???

    That is my plan I noticed it planes out much easier if I sit in the middle seat
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    Too much motor on 11ft aluminum boat ???

    Would a 8hp also be okay? It only weighs 5 more pounds than the 6. My only worry is overpowering the boat. Definitely don’t want to loose the motor or flip the boat somehow.
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    Too much motor on 11ft aluminum boat ???

    Do you think a 1985 8hp evinrude would be any better? It weighs 56 pounds and the 6hp I have weighs 51. I got about 11mph with the 6hp but this was only after I added weight to the front before I did that it was only running 8mph. It ran great with the 6hp didn’t seems like too much motor at all...
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    Too much motor on 11ft aluminum boat ???

    Hi everyone I know this post isn’t solely outboard related but I just picked up this aluminum boat here along with a 6hp evinrude. The title says it’s a 1969 12ft valco. the boat only measures about 11ft. The vin tag had been removed at some point so I have no idea of knowing what the max Hp is...
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    1974 evinrude 6hp coughing

    I used an original oem kit from marineengine.com it comes with the black float. It did have the original cork float however it look pretty gummed up so I just threw it out.
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    1985 evinrude 8hp prop size

    Thank you both
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    1974 evinrude 6hp coughing

    Ya I had a feeling it was going to be the carb as well. Looks like the carb had never been rebuilt it had the original float and gaskets. Float was a little out of level too. Runs like a champ now. Thanks for the help!
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