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  1. dkonrai

    1989 evinrude 15hp holds value!

    bought a 89 evinrude in really nice shape. when i replaced the impeller the shift linkage was still shiney. looking at the exhaust housing it was clean no sludge. it had the plastic carb of death on it so of course it didnt idle for poo. i thought i had paid too much, at 500. bring it home...
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    89 evinrude 15 hp, ok to swap ignition to older style?

    i just picked up a nice evi 15, 1989. i wondered if i could swap out the ignition with my 82? it runs, but i have heard of horror stories on the under flywheel pp's. so i have this parts motor (in a box) that i could pull the ignition off, complete with flywheel, base timer/trigger, power pack...
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    68 evinrude 18hp, painting a motor, came out pretty good :joyous:

    bought this a parts motor. she has electric start. well it seems that the parts motor runs really well after some carb work and some oil in the cylinders. when i first looked at the motor, compression was 60/70. tested compression again and it went to 80/80. told the owner it was toast.. brought...
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    johnson td 20 circa 1947 parts??

    i am looking at a johnson td20 circa 1947. in great shape and running too! this is a little more vintage than i am used to. a few questions? how do i look up the part numbers? are the coils standard omc coils? plugs? standard j6c? impeller?? lower seal kit? seller says the motor runs great and...
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    1954 evinrude 7.5 case leaking :( now what? what to use to seal the crankcase?

    i finally get this motor running, but i have the same problems. erratic idle. after much observation i have a leak at the case. looks like it was repaired before with some redish goo. i have 90/90 in each cylinder, motor looks rough on the outside but i think its a low hour motor. when i...
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    carb line up, 9.9, 15, 18, 20

    i thought i would share this photo. i have lined up 72 johnson 20 hp 68 evi 18 (funny pretty close to the 15, but slightly larger 83 15 76 9.9 hope this helps some members? dino
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    is it wrong to have 7 motors in the garage and then buy another?

    at times i cant say no! i have: 88 evi 4hp paid 100, cant get the stupid thing running, nice low hour motor clean, but not running. comp 90/90 72 johnson 20 hp runs like a demon! new ignition, resealed lower unit. i paid 250 for it, very clean motor, i bleive to be low hours, gears are like new...
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    info on evinrude 18 hp vs johnson 20 hp?

    what is the difference between the two? i have a 72 johnson 20 hp, and just acquired a 68 evi 18 hp. they seem almost like the exact motor, so why is one a 18 and the other a 20 hp? lower units seem to be the same as well. what problems, or what issues should i keep a eye out for on this 68...
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    evinrude 68 18hp 18802a, how to bypass key switch? is this a short shaft?

    i just picked up this nice evi, 69 18hp. has electric start but no key. wires at the key switch: white (to start solinoid) green (electric choke) red (? 12v poer ?) brown/or black (magneto?) black (magneto?) i think this is the correct order, how can i bypass the key? do i...
  10. dkonrai

    cd 13, shift shaft seal bushing removal

    this is the first lower unit that i cant get the bushing out the normal way (shaft bushing tool). i threaded the bushing (5/16) then used a bolt and puller to yank the bugger out. can i just reinstall the bushing? or should it be replaced? i decided that i would try the thread the bushing trick...
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    johnson 54 10hp shaft seal, 41-62? cant find it :(

    my parts lists the shaft seal 41-62, but i cant find the seal anywhere. is there a new part number? dino
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    72 johnson 20hp lower unit stripped drain screw now what?

    i rebuilt the lower unit and all went fine until i put the upper drain plug in. as i tightened it down to test the lu, it stripped :blue: now what? thought about a helicoil? but im not sure went to the local ace, and i could not find a longer screw with a small head. arrgh is the housing...
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    72 johnson 20 hp lower unit, ds and ps seal questions

    72 johnson 25 hp, tiller short shaft. rebuilding the lower unit and i have a manual. the old ds and ps seals are one piece and the replacement is a two piece. ordered a sierra 18 2684. do i just install one seal on for the drive shaft and propshaft? if i double the seals on the ds, it seems...
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    54 evi 15 hp vs 56 johnson 10 hp

    i am looking two motors, 54 evinrude 15 hp almost mint', a 9.9 out of 10 56 johnson 10 hp bronze prob a 9 out of 10 yes i am a motor hog... i already own a 54 johnson 10 thats pretty clean but these two motors are in almost mint. question is much difference between the 54 and 56 10hp? or no...
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    201b orings? where do i get them?

    someone posted about using 201b orings for the carb 302984 gasket, the one that sits on the hi speed jet. i cant seem to find anywhere that doesnt sell them as a 250 pack. yes its cheap, but what m i going to do with 250? any tips? i have tried the auto stores, including napa. dino
  16. dkonrai

    1956 evi 7516 impeller/lu removal

    first little classic i have owned. im starting another project, and wanted to replace the impeller. i have removed the lu bolts, and now i cant seem to remove the lu. waiting on a factory manual but do i remove the ph to remove the lu? the lu dropped about a half inch and i dont see a shift...
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    1954 johnson qd15 10 hp after 25 or 30 years its awake!

    i was given this motor, and just wanted to share this. it sat for 25 - 30 years in a shed. brought her home, pulled the plugs and shot a little 2 stroke oil. sprayed some seafoam down the carb. gave it a few turns rolling her around for a couple of days. finally had some time to give it a run...
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    mile master two line tank rusty now what?

    have a two line mile master tank. want to line the inside of the tank, then a rebuild. i am in process of the nuts and screws in the tank with some paint thinner. i dont think i can get all the rust out, so what is the product that you have used? and the results? seems the por15 isnt a godd...
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    81 4.5 evi, so sad how peeps treat their motors

    bought this motor mainly for the thumb screws. really clean 81 4.5. low hours..... but the ph was frozen shut. tried the shot of oil in the pistons. so i pullled the motor apart today and this is what i find there is no penetrating oil that can help this poor motor. guy tells me that he used...
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    72 20hp johnson idle needle too rich?

    i am going nuts on this motor. i picked up this pretty clean 72 johnson 20hp. po said it was his grandfathers and was in a shed for the past 30 years. seems like it was well cared for. it starts, pretty easy actually. i have low idle issues, almost like a vacum leak? the idle screw is only out...
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