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    1988 Evinrude 25hp

    Just got this motor... Was just wondering about previous owners and experience with this motor. Seems solid and very basic. Looks easy to work on. Also wanted to know if anything can be done easilly to the carb to upgrade it to a 28 or 30hp? thanks Matt
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    converting from long shaft to short

    I have a chance at a 88 Evinrude 25hp. Getting it via trade. I have a small jon boat. Is it hard and / or economical to convert a long shaft to a short shaft? thanks
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    76 Evinrude 15 hp lower unit seals

    I had a small bit of oil coming out of the water drain hole in the lower part of the gear case. There is a drainage hole on the front of the lower unit right above the cavity that holds the gears and gear oil, etc... Im having a little bit of oil come from there and my gear oil is a bit...
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    my 9.9 vs 15

    Well I own a 76 15hp motor and now recently I just got a 87 9.9. Today was the first run I have had with the 87 9.9 since I just completed overhauling the carb and replacing the impeller and the water pump seal. The 87 9.9 seemed real comparable to my 76 15. I was surprised. How close are...
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    painting an outboard

    I have a 87 Johnson 9.9 It was given to me...the motor runs perfectly, but looks like total crap. I was wanting to repaint it and I was wondering if there is a certain type of paint you are supposed to use as far as oil / water based, or enamel, etc... I am not going to get the OEM from...
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    87 Johnson 9.9 manual recoil

    mine binds up when i tighten the bolt to where it wont retract. I am about to pull it off and see if the washer on the bottom of the casing is lined up and I know this can be caused because of that, but is there anything else that can cause this?
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    drain / vent washer

    Can I pick up something equivalent at a hardware store made out of nylon or neoprene? If so what is the size that would be compatible?
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    electronic ignition

    I just started working on an 87 9.9 Johnson motor. This will be the newest motor I have ever owned, and the only difference is the ignition components. This one is electronic ignition. Could someone just briefly explain to me how electronic ignition works and when you are maintaining it, do...
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    1987 Johnson 9.9

    Just started working on this motor and had a couple of questions. is the only idle adjustment the low speed setting with the needle? I noticed there isnt an idle adjustment knob on the side of the motor like the later models. also, this is the year with the lanyard...this motor didnt come...
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    which spark plugs

    1974 Chrysler 15hp getting new ones, and dont have the manual to see what it calls for. The ones that were in it were J6c's...I know thats usually a bit hotter plug for these motors but the guy that had the motor before me did alot of trolling on a sail boat I believe. thanks Matt
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    74 15hp

    Got a used 15hp and did the normal used motor stuff. Changed the impeller, thorough carb cleaning, checked and timed the ignition components. All looked good so I put it back together and it wont start. It will try here and there, but wont start and run. There are no air leaks. Plugs are...
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    what carb kit

    1988 Mercury 25hp Sea Pro serial range falls in between the 0B-0G range. and where is a good place to get this part...Id really prefer just a gasket set.
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    1988 Merc 25 problems

    My dad has this motor and we are having troubles. It starts and idles fine most of the time, but it wont top out. It runs smooth and sounds fine, but just wont get to the top end rpm's. We changed out the coils because they were cracked. The guy he got the motor from has a Johnson/Evinrude...
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    how are the coils held on?

    I have a 74 chrysler 15 hp and a 87 sears gamefisher (chrysler) 15. they both use the same powerhead, but my question is how are the coils on the magneto held on? I pulled the flywheel off and didnt see any bolts holding them in, but they were pretty snug. how do you get them off? thanks
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    74 Chrysler 15hp torque specs

    anyone have the torque specs for the cylinder head and flywheel nut for this motor. Im sure it was the same for alot of the motors this size 9.6-about 15hp and a wide year range. if you have a different year about the same hp, respond as well. thanks Matt
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    1988 Merc 25 Ignition coil replacement

    I have never done this before, but my dad is replacing his ignition coils because they motor was performing inconsistent. We discovered the coils to be dry and all cracked. we just got the new ones in and they come with the coil, and then just a cylinder metal piece. How do you operate these...
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    1987 or greater 9.9 or 15

    I just inherited a motor from my friend. His dad passed away and they wanted me to have it because they knew my interest in outboards. Its all been painted camo so everything that identifies it is covered up. The ID plate and the hp on the motor cover. Tomorrow I will strip the paint off of...
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    lower unit dissassembly

    74 Chrysler 15hp How do you take the lower unit apart...not off. Got it off, but there is a seem on the lower part of the lower unit. Does it come apart somehow. I dont see any bolts or anything holding it together. thanks
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    2 blade prop vs 3 blade

    I just inherited 2 Chrysler 15hps. Actually one is a Gamefisher, but made by chrysler. One has a 2 blade prop and the other has a 3 blade prop. what is the difference in these performance wise? thanks
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    Chrysler / Gamefisher recoil parts

    I need a Chrysler or Gamefisher 74-87 or so recoil assembly. The brackets and everything. thanks EDIT: Soliciting to buy or sell is not allowed on the forum, joho.
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