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  1. kbait

    How to move a PWC lift with boat bumpers..

    It worked!
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    1995 5.7 bogs/pops at 4200 rpm. Thunderbolt IV ignition, non-vortec.

    Newer rebuilt long block installed 2017 and has run normally until this spring. Runs flawlessly until 4200 rpm, then seems to cut out partially and a few pops. Advancing throttle to wide open makes symptoms decrease, but still not right and rpm gets to about 4500. My mechanic buddy assumed a...
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    Weed shark?

    I've seen these on smaller outboards over the years and was contemplating rigging something similar, as these haven't been produced for years. Can't find much info, besides the fact that it is sharpened, high-grade steel, epoxied to the gearcase so that the inner/leading prop edge is very close...
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    1996 25hp Evinrude 3 cylinder recirc hoses?

    E25TKLEDC. Just picked this up on trade w/no spark, (I've never worked on a 3 cylinder, or oil injected). Solved spark issue w/CD box. This one has had the oil injection disabled and is now premix. My question is, there are 6 small hose barb nipples on port side of block where the cylinders...
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    '58 5.5 CD-15 overheats after impeller change

    This one had been sitting for 15 yrs. Cracked coils and ignition taken care of. Barrel tested and it ran good, but little water output at low idle, better-not much at high idle (Barrel water just below exhaust port.. plenty deep). Water splashed on head boils. So I figured the impeller was...
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    1984 9.9 Evinrude starves for fuel

    This motor now has a 15hp carb and apparently ran fine after carb install. Brought to me needing choke to run.. I assumed a partially clogged main jet. Pulled carb and jet was clear (cleaned w/thin wire anyway and blew out). Rest of carb clean/low speed passages clear, float level when...
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    Don't know what forum to put this but..

    That friggin' pop-up ad is EXTREMELY annoying! Hey mods.. I understand that the pop-up is a revenue stream for this wonderful site, but how about disabling it after I close it once or twice? Thing just keeps popping up while trying to navigate. Thanks for your help!
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    '82 Johnson 15hp jumps out of gear

    Hey all! My buddies 15hp works flawlessly, but jumps from forward gear into neutral at 3/4 speed or higher. Distance anywhere from 100yds to a mile. I have made sure the motor shifts normally by moving prop out of water and shifting at the handle. Seems to snap into and out of each gear...
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    '78 25hp evinrude. Which wire from CDI box to top coil?

    25852C. There's a bundle of 3 output wires from CDI box. One is for kill switch, the other two go to the coils. One is solid orange and the other is orange w/blue stripe. Which one to top coil? I don't have a similar motor here to check, and wiring diagrams are vague. Right now it's...
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    6hp weird water pump issue

    6R-72D. Replaced impeller due to overheating (customer said.. I just replaced). Old one was set pretty bad. Checked flow up to pump, no restrictions. Ran in barrel, and no water for 30 seconds.. then strong stream (waterpump completely submurged in water). Weird thing is, when I rev it to...
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    25hp Johnson '85 runs lean at idle

    J25RLCOS. Spark tested great (5/16"), new QL77JC4 plugs gapped to .030", good compression. Customer motor hadn't been run in 6 yrs, and started ok, but low speed would run lean. I cleaned the carb spotless (removed welch plug for low speed ports), new needle retainer (low speed needle...
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    '80 7.5hp E8RCSS throttle cable on tiller disconnect

    I read this about removing the tiller grip from the arm (I need to replace cable or innards of the grip, + also the plastic adjuster sleeve at the other end of the cable): "There are two plastic tabs opposite each other that you slightly push in simultaneously on the grip. At the same time...
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    '75 15hp Johnson elecric start

    Will I harm stator/charge coil if I run this motor w/o a battery? 15E75C Thanks!
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    Gale Buccaneer 1B9. 3hp 1950?

    Single cylinder, magneto lever throttle advance, integrated fuel tank, single cylinder direct drive. Is this made by OMC? no 3 holes for flywheel puller (like all the JohnnyRudes I've seen).. how do I get the flywheel off? thanks..
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    AD-12 w/Evinrude powerhead cooling issue

    Working on a '58 7.5hp Johnson. Guy put a similar year 7.5 evinrude powerhead on after his failed (freeze plug w/model number is missing, so unknown year replacement powerhead..). He used the original head for cowl mounting and rigged up 3rd recoil mounting bracket/bolt. Runs fine, new...
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    If you need a break

    watch the walleyeparade! Very calming, and motivates your repair effort to get out there and catch 'em! EDIT: Much, much too much advertising there, kbait. I know this probably breaks rules, but my brothers will likely enjoy :) edit: oops.. sorry.
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    QD-19 '58 10hp shock absorber?

    Hey guys, I was brought 2 of these to try and ressurrect. One seems locked up, and one was very stiff. I PB-blastered 'em for a couple days, and the stiff one is now free and smooth (added some 2 stroke oil to lube), and one is still stuck (flywheel moves very slightly.. I'm assuming ring play...
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    15hp lacking power

    Johnson 15 from '74. Had a buddy pick up a craigslist 'excellent condition' motor. You can guess the rest! I fixed the tiller gears, and cleaned and gapped the 'new' points, replaced the 'new' impeller, and barrel tested. Runs great and idles nice and slow. Tested on my boat, and it acts...
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    One cylinder has higher rpms..

    '80 35hp Evinrude EL. Idles too high at lowest setting (Link/sync and all that good). Pull bottom plug wire and test lower cylinder = nice slow steady idle. Pull top plug wire and repeat test = much faster idle. I don't think it's a carb issue that would cause that difference. New plugs...
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    J5RSS tell-tale stream

    2000 5hp Johnson. Tell-tale only squirt when revved up a bit. Changed impeller and same thing (old one wasn't too bad..) This motor has a flush plug under powerhead. If I take that plug off, and run it, water gushes out nicely. If I plug it w/my finger, it gets a bit pressurized, and if I...
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