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  1. nwcove

    1956 champion guide model 2n parts??

    checked all the regular spots, cant find any supplier of any parts to get this old girl running! any suggestions
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    acid dipping carb bodies?

    was talking to a close friend today, that works with a shop that refurbishes car carburaters, they acid dip them to remove all crud , which cleans things up to "as new". has anyone done this with outboard carbs? if so, what was the result and cost ? (was told $10 for a dip, if i supplied the...
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    champion 4.2 hp ???

    have a line on a champion motor......is it even worth looking at? if it is, whats it worth in non-running condition? (still waiting for pics, so its overall condition is still an unknown)
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    vintage "race" motors

    back in the day....when it was "win on sunday"....."sell on moday".....what made an engine "race designated?". and if i were to come across one of them, is there any way to visually identify it? (i would just love to get my hands on a vintage "small 15hp or less hp ..if they were made...race...
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    1956 johnson "medalions"?

    im restoring a cowl for my 56 johnson cd 13.....it looks like the medalions that are mounted on the sides might have been factory painted white, in the center circle, but the 5 1/2 and outer circle stayed chrome. anyone have a cd 13 with the medalions as they were from the factory?
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    johnyrude.....industrial???????

    is there such a thing as an "industrial" outboard? the seller is telling me its built heavier duty than a regular motor. is he just blowin smoke?????? but if not.....whats the difference (s)?
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    storing a small outboard.....best position?

    horizontal? carb up or down? vertical?....on a stand? what is the best way, or is there one?
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    1956 5.5hp Fisherman won't idle

    Re: 1956 5.5hp Fisherman won't idle this looks quite a bit different than the positions shown in the utube video.
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    1956 5.5hp Fisherman won't idle

    Re: 1956 5.5hp Fisherman won't idle this looks like different positions as compared to the utube video.
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    can anyone settle a friendly argument about an oldish motor ?

    a beer is on the line! my buddy and i had identical small motors, mine was an evinrude, his was a johnson. the throttle was a lever on the side, where you would normally see a shifter.....motors had no f/n/r. i say they were 3hp early 70's, he says 4hp late 70's. (this was a looong time ago)...
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    what was just given to me????

    just had an older motor given to me, its in BAD shape but the powerhead feels like it has good comp. it loks like its been painted many many times, so i cant tell what the original colour was. the model /serial tag is rough but im pretty sure its a model 3042 evinrude. what is it?
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    can you repair the old pressure tank dual line couplings?

    are the old pressure tank couplings rebuildable? if so, whats the procedure? (the retro fitted air/hydraulic quick connect fittings hanging from the side of my cd 14 work well, but id really like to make things right!)
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    Question for anyone who restores/paints old motors

    the cowl for my johnson cd 13 (motor needs powerhead) is not in such great shape but i still want to sand and paint it. my question is reguarding "no sanding required" primer. the cowl has some pitting in places and i would like to keep things as smooth as possible, can no sanding required...
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    automotive 80w90 gear oil vs marine 80w90 gear oil. is it only $$$$

    why cant automotive gear oil be used, what elixer is added to marine gear oil, and if its that much better, should i use marine oil in my rear end (truck rear end! lol).
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    1957 cd 14, confusion about oil mix?

    have read two different ratios ......is it 24/1....or 16/1? im barrel running/working on it at 16/1 and its a first pull motor when cold.....pull the cord 8 inches when warm and it runs like a top. should i go with the weaker mix or stay at 16/1?
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    water dripping from shift lever.....57 johnson cd 14

    im about to replace the impeller on my 56 johnson. it also drips water from the shift lever. is there an easy fix for that drip ?
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    johnson cd 14....remote steering/controls???

    does anyone have any pics, or links of the set up for a johnson....1957 cd 14 5.5 remote set up? it looks easy to set up, but pics of a factory set up, or a reliable handyman set up would make a good start! ( will my 10 foot sailboat tender look odd with a center console? :cool:).......dont own...
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    old (what is old) outboard motor forum?

    would any one else like to see a forum dedicated to just old outboards? any make and model. i personally feel this would help many users get the info they are looking for, and pass on lots of great tips and knowledge about the vintage stuff without cluttering up the general topic forums! this...
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    cant find gaskets for your old motor.....punching holes in gasket material 101

    just read an old post about using a single hole paper punch to get perfect holes in self made gaskets. what if the holes you need are bigger? a really cheap way to make holes, right up to 1/2" is to get some shell casings from your local gun club (MAKE 100% sure they have been fired....even the...
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    old pressure tanks........how dangerous??

    are those old pressure tanks as dangerous as some would suggest? i like to have a cigar while fishing, and the thought of fuel under pressure is a lil bit scary....any comments? id like to do the conversion but with the motor being run .....gravity feed for fuel, and a short piece of line...
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