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  1. FJ_Russo

    L/U still leaking after seal replacement

    So I did a complete seal replacement on my 1968 65hp manual shift Johnson, Prop shaft, drive shaft and the middle o-ring seal. I used every seal that came in my I-boats seal kit. And I'm still leaking. I have replaced the nylon washers on the drain/ fill screws also. I'm confused anyone with any...
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    1968 65hp shift linkage sync.

    I'm doing seals on a 1968 Johnson 65hp model vxl-14b. I have replaced the seals I marked with a red arrow #30 and #31. Does this complete the prop shaft seals? Or do I have continue taking the prop shaft apart to get to any more seals? From here I will be dropping the lower unit and replacing...
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    Mechanic in MI

    I'm looking for a mechanic in or around Lansing MI that can work on a 1968 Johnson 65hp. I need lower unit seals replaced. I thought it was something I could do but now I'm just a little nervous about it and wouldn't mind someone doing the job for me so I can just get back out on the water...
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    65hp VXL-14B

    I just bought this engine for 300.00 the guy said he hadn't ran it in 3 years, seemed t be a pretty honest guy so I went for it. I got it mounted thanks to some helpful forum members gave it new plugs new type C L/U oil and brought it to the lake for a quick test run. She fired up before I...
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    1968 65hp Johnson Mounting Q

    I have a 1968 65hp Johnson model # VXL-14B. I'm mounting this on my boat but not sure exactly what I'm doing to be honest...LOL I have read alot about measuring and making certain I'm straight and level. But this motor has two mounting Brackets?? I'm not sure what they are they are metal arms...
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    Steering Kits

    Hey guys I'm redoing a 1964 Glaspar, I have a 1975 50hp Evinrude I'm putting on the boat anyone have any recommendations as to a complete steering kit for this, I want the whole kit and kaboodle right from steering wheel back to the engine. I'm not sure if they make a complete kit or not but I...
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    ID for my Evinrude

    I just joined the site and am trying to get acclimated to the search option and looking for info on a motor I just picked up. So if I could get some help with year and hp to narrow my searching that would be great!! I was not able to find a serial # decoder so I apologize for a question that...
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