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    inconsiderate people.....

    Today i went out on the boat with my dad and fiance. We had a good time, but i did notice a lot more people out than normal. Not thinking anything of it we came back to the ramp to pull out and there must be 25 people standing on the ramp with tubes. so i wait and i wait and i wait 30...
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    help with picking a prop

    I have a 1998 johnson 40 hp on a a lowe 1645 MT johnboat. the boat weighs about 350 pounds im about 230 and usually have one other person in it with me i dont haul any loads with it, just wondering if i can step up to a 17inch prop and still be alright?? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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    re-sealing a lower unit

    I have a 1998 johnson evinrude frankenstien of a motor, that i put together out of a scrapyard for around 75 bucks it runs great always fires up but i noticed this spring that i had water in the lower unit fluid, I was wondering if anyone has any tips on replacing the seals in the lower unit...
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    evinrude overheat alarm

    I have a 1998 evinrude 40 hp with a tiller on a 16 foot lowe. I have two questions. First there is a wire that goes into the block i think its above the head but right near the thermostat housing. what is this wire used for? and my second question is there anyway to add on a overheat alarm...
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    moonshiners

    I just recorded and watched all the episodes of moonshiners has anyone else been watching this show!? also did anyone else see the guy reach down into a dirty creek grab some water and take a drink? just thought i would put this up as that darn copperhead road song has been in my head now for...
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    evinrude lower unit input shaft

    i have a 1998 evinrude 40 hp. I was out trapping when i hit a log in reverse. I had been having problems with the lower unit not wanting to stay in reverse before this happened but whe i hit the log it exploded the shift dog, thusly destroying the case and gears and leaving me stranded...
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    spare part at home....

    I Bought a 40 hp johnson out of the junkyard the other day with power trim and tilt. turned out the lower unit was good and the powerhead had 120 and 123 pounds cold. was super excited because i have a dead cylinder on my old motor. anyway i switched all the parts including the power head to...
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    aluminum boat paint

    I have a 16 foot lowe, i have done some welds on the boat after having a few cracks due to a careless friend. anyway i did the repairs and now my boat looks like a dalmation anyone know any paints that will stick to aluminum i have tried paints in the past and they all seem to peel off...
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    40 hp evinrude carb settings

    I just bought a 1998 evinrude out of a junkyard it had a good powerhead that i needed, power trim and tilt, and a good lower unit. a lucky score!! anyway i tested the powerhead and it had 120 and 123 psi in the cylinders. i was wondering if anyone knows how to set the carbs on these motors...
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