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    Cheap propellers ?

    Was wondering if there is a good place to buy refurbished propellers, Or if any company even does this? I mess with allot of older OMC motors and would like to keep a few extra props on hand as I often try to get these old beaters up and running and then sell them. allot of times the props...
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    Johnson 225 tilt motor replaced, help & happy fourth!!!

    I replaced the tilt motor on my buds Jonny 225 1992 j225txner all went well swapping to new motor, took old motor apart looked real bad inside, replaced with new motor, 4 bolts 1 green 1 blue wire so engine was in about the half way up position, I put fluid in the plastic screw cap on...
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    1935- ish mod# 6011-0074 help Id year & hp

    I just rcvd a old evinrude speedtwin that is not running the owner would like me to try and get it running. well the number on the plate id 6011 - 0074 it has the opposing cylinders and looks to be in a very dirty barn fresh condition guess i'll start with a good cleaning first. any info...
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    Help 1958 Evinrude 18 lower unit

    I just got a 58 18hp that runs sweet, however it has the dreaded winter crack in the LU, I have a friend who is a very astute welder, If I disassembled the lower and took it to him all clean and spiffy is it possible to weld the small 1 inch crack? this man only welds aluminum (he is a boat...
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    what does this hose do? 18 HP

    MODEL# 18102s hose # 27 on diagram at evinrude.com says mnfld to cover I have had a few other models of 18's and they do not have this nipple & hose on the top bypass cover , was wondering what its for? http://shop2.evinrude.com/Index.aspx?s1=8poq7k5mdikctecpmq3l929qt7&catalog_id=0&siteid=1
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    CHARGE coil swap' should I bring oars ???

    I have a 91 (ish) johnson 30 hp, it has a bad charge coil, Well the P/N number on the coil is rubbed mostly off. I do have several charge coils that will match the boss's under the flywheel, but the original has a tin plate on the magnet facing side and the others I have look the same minus...
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    Re-help ID old Johnson year & HP ( PHOTO ADDED)

    Here are some photo's hope someone can help me out with the HP, The hood was real ruff & ID plate missing. 110 on both cylinders tho. thanks
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    British silver seagull ID, HP,YEAR HELP

    I just rcvd a british silver seagull WSPCE 594EE4 Could anyone please help me date, hp etc. I know nothing about these motors any help much thankful.
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    Help ID year & hp of old johnson

    I just rcvd a older jonny and the transom model ID plate is missing I see where it was riveted, the silver power head plug is 1407813 it has the dual fuel lines (no fuel pump). the hood has been re-painted white so I don't think a photo would help. I would like to know HP & Year if possible...
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    ENJOY some old ( OMC) steel brought to life VIDEO

    10 hp evinrude - YouTube Thought you folks might like to see a few I got to this winter, they all run nice, thanks for the help on these classic kickers it was fun to brig back to usable power,
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    1958 fast twin 18, where to mount fuel pump?

    I am converting my 58 18 hp rude electric start (fasttwin)to single line fuel tank, I drilled and tapped the bypass port cover for a 1/4 inch brass nipple. the problem is where to locate/mount the pump? I have the minkuni pump as it seemed the smallest and thin, but with the electric start &...
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    Suzuki DT60 VRO dependable ??

    I was given a old boat that has a Suzuki DT60 which has a Vro system under the bonnet with a oil tank above the carbs, I'm guessing a mid 80's or early 90's motor. Are these vro set ups dependable ? I don't mind mixing my own gas oil. I started the engine in a drum and it seems to work ok have...
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    How did he know this? 1987 25 hp evinrude ?

    This fellow I know walks to my for sale outboard rack and ask how much for the 25 commercial ? I said I did'nt know the 25 was a commercial , I looked at the mod# sure nuff it said e25rlccca Well the conversation turned to other outboards but again by just walking up to the outboard and from...
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    Would this be OK? spark plugs

    thanks to Iboats I now know my 1975 40 HP Johnson 40rl 75-c has no T-stat (anyone know why ??) & should have L82-c SPARK PLUGS, it has UL-81C plugs in it right now & came with a brand new set of QL87c plugs I will buy the correct plugs to put in, Was wondering tho would either of these be ok...
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    SPARK PLUG L4J N/A what do I use insted ?

    I have a old 40 hp 40LR 75-C the manual calls for L4j plugs but I think this number has been replaced / upgraded to some other # now. anyone know what I should be running it this fine 38 years young motor? thanks
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    1975 Johnson 40 hp thermostat help locate

    I just got a 1975 40 hp 40RL 75 -c I have a generic clymer manual but the photos are junk I cannot make out where the t-stat is supposed to be, I also looked at Marineengine.com and there pics were no better & the parts list does not list a t-stat so, please straight 'N me out here.. got the...
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    CLUTCH DAWG,, WHAT ALL HAS TO BE REPLACED?? GEARS etc.

    Hi I have a older 1973 25 hp rude that jumps in and out of gear classic worn clutch dog, when doing this job is it S. O. P TO replace the gears also? do they come in a set or sold individually ? any help thanks upfrnt
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    Original coils ??

    I just was given a old lark 4 40hp under the flywheel were a set of the original coils (translucent see thru tea colored ones) anyway they are pristine no cracks wires look great would a collector doing a show engine have use for these or should I just toss them? I'm sure they both work as...
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    1959 Johnson 35 hp experiment' would it work?

    Well I have a old 1959 Jonny 35 SD21. I broke the original 2 line water pump housing getting it off & they are quiet proud of them, So I have several of the bigtwin one line pump housings the screw holes seem to be the same, could I just crimp the return water line & use the bigtwin housing...
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    1978 25 Johnson lock, help

    I am trying to figure out how the full tilt works on this older Jonny 25R78C, It does not have the flat bars that catch in the groove/slot like most I see. Is it possible this model has no full tilt lock position? if anyone knows/has one could I get info on how it works. might be something...
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