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    i/o vs outboard

    Hi Everyone I was looking for all you experts opinions. I have owned boats with outboard motors, but not i/o's. I am looking at a nice boat now that has a mercruiser 3.0 in nice condition. I have no experience with i/o's and am a little scared to buy one based on what I have heard about...
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    **1960 JOHNSON 10HP QD-21 HELP PLEASE**

    Hi Everyone, I am freshing up a 1960 johnson 10hp. I completely rebuilt the carb with new float, new waterpump, all new ignition. I went to start it today and I got it started, but could not keep it running and it was hard to start. The spark is great on both cylinders. Compression is 70psi...
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    **1960 JOHNSON 10HP QD-21 CARB HELP PLEASE**

    HI I AM RESTORING A 1960 JOHNSON 10HP. I AM ALMOST DONE AND JUST TRYING TO REBUILD THE CARB. MY PROBLEM IS THE CARB HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED FOR A LONG TIME. WHEN I OPENED IT THERE WAS WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE IN THE BOWL. THE BRASS MAIN JET SEEMS TO BE CORRODED IN ALONG WITH THE NEEDLE SEAT...
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    56 evinrude 30hp

    I removed the flywheel to replace the points, condensers and coils, but I am having trouble aligning the flywheel with the key. Is there a particular way the key has to be in on the shaft? I do see 2 marks on 1 side of the key. any help appreciated.
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    Fuel filters for 50's bigtwin motors??

    What kind of fuel filters is everyone using for the old 50's bigtwins?
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    56 evinrude 30hp bigtwin timing marks??

    Can anyone please help me find the timing marks? I see the 2 marks on the mag plate, but I can not seem to find the marks on the flywheel. any help appreciated. I just replaced the points, condensers and coils and need to make sure its timed properly. thanks
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    Plug wires??

    Can I use standard plug wires for a tractor? the local farm supply store sells wire kits for a 4cyl tractor for $12. Also does it matter if I use 7mm or 8mm wire? I have a 56evinrude 30hp I want to replace wires on. thanks
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    Ignition Wire and components??

    Hi Does anyone know where to get inexpensive replacement ignition wire? I want to replace mine on my 56 evinrude 30hp. I can get the wire, but the boot ends and clips i can not seem to find. The local autoparts stores you have to by a whole kit which is expensive. thanks for your help.
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    1956 evinrude 30hp Bigtwin 2 to 1 fuel line conversion

    HI everyone, I have a 1956 Evinrude 30hp bigtwin in good condition. 120 psi both cylinders. I attempted to convert from 2line fuel to 1 line and added a Mikuni metal fuel pump. I capped off the pressure port on the manifold and drilled and tapped the bypass cover to use as the vaccuum port. I...
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    trolling motor question

    Hi Everyone I am currently building a casting deck on my 1966 Starcraft 14' v hull and will be installing a bow mounted trolling motor. My question is I found a Minn Kota powerdrive 30# thrust trolling motor for a great price and was wandering if it will push my boat adequately. Any feedback...
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    prop fitment??? 56 30hp

    I am looking for a prop for my 1956 evinrude 30hp. My current prop is in perfect condition minus the rubber hub is broken loose from the prop itself. My current prop is a 10 1/2- 12pitch 3/4" bore. I found a used one which is very similar, but is 10"-9 1/2 pitch. would this prop work ok...
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    double line to 1 line fuel conversion

    I am currently converting a 1956 evinrude 30hp to a single line fuel line and adding a mikuni fuel pump. This is my first time with the conversion. My question is the fuel nipple on the carb filter bowl is for a 3/16" fuel line and the mikuni fuel pump nipples are larger, so what is the...
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    1956 Evinrude 30hp service manual??

    Hi I just picked up a nice 1956 evinrude 30hp bigtwin and I am currently going through it. EDIT Much appreciated. thanks in advance chris EDIT: You need to read and respect our rules if you intend to post here, Chris. Thanks for your future cooperation. :)
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    1973 evinrude 18hp spark plugs?

    Could anyone tell me what spark plugs they use in 73 evinrude 18hp motor? It has Champion J17lmin it right now. Runs ok, but I think these are the wrong plugs for it. NGK or Champion? THanks Chris
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    1974 Mercury 200 20hp ignition??

    I just got a 1974 Mercury 200 20hp from my uncle and it has great compression at 120psi on both cylinders, but is not getting spark on the top cylinder. I have worked on many omc motors, but am not that familiar with Mercury ignition systems. It seems that they are more complicated as they have...
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    Water pump Johnson 15hp question??

    I have a 1976 Johsnon 15hp that I just installed a new water pump kit in. When I went to start it it seems to pump water fine through the exhaust hole, but It was also squirting water where the shift rod goes through a rubber gromlet in between the lower unit and upper. Could anyone tell me if...
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    Pee hole conversion for 1976 Johnson 15hp??

    could someone point me in the direction of the peehole conversion for the mid 70's Johnson/evinrude 9.9 and 15hp? i know I saw it on this forum, but now I can not find it. i finally got my 15hp running after countless hours working on the ignition. Replaced every ignition component, but the...
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    1976 Johnson 15hp problem Help!!

    picked up a1976 Johnson 15hp motor yesterday. I already cleaned the carb. Checked the compression and seems to be good. The spark seems to be weak on the upper coil. Would this cause the motor to not want to turn over? I tried starting it and it does not even act like it wants to turn over...
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    **Tritoon steering problems Please help**

    Hi We have a 2008 Harris flotebote Sunliner 200 with the 3 pontoons on it. Motor is a suzuki 115 outboard 4stroke. Question is do 2 pontoon boats steer easier than one like ours that has 3 pontoons? Our boat slip in the marina does not allow for much manuevering as they are all close together...
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