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    2007 ETEC 115 long shaft - Pinion gear screw removal

    Just wondering if there is any other technique anyone has tried other than purchasing or finding the lower drive shaft spline tool and wrench. Need to figure out how to stop lower drive shaft from spinning without damaging it when a hex socket wrench is inserted in pinion gear screw. Just this...
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    Rebuilt 1995 Yamaha Pro 50

    Hi, just hauled up my rebuilt Yamaha Pro 50 from the basement today. Had motor rebuilt last September and have not started it yet. Will get working on it this week, anyone out there ever just initially start up a rebuild and tune in a drum of water? The boat is out at lake still and would like...
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    1995 Yamaha Pro 50 - Piston problems

    Hi, recently purchased a very low hour 95 Yamaha pro 50 at a great price. Initially would not start so I removed the 3 carbs as engine had sat for a year or 2 and gave them a good cleaning. Once cleaned reinstalled them and engine started well but once it warmed up would not idle, but ran fairly...
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    71 Johnson 60ESL-71C Drive shaft removal

    Hi, in process of removing driveshaft to get at forward gear and oil pump. Manual states special tool required to remove pinion locknut, anyone know what else might work to get this nut off? Thanks
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    Yesterdays post - 1971 Johnson 60ESL-71C lower unit problems

    No replies on yesterdays post maybe to long winded so will make this short & sweet. Have been only getting forward gear on 71 Johnson 60ESL-71C electric shift so changed neutral solenoid as it was giving 0 ohms reading. Just fired motor up and was in neutral when started then switched in to...
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    1971 Johnson 60ESL-71C lower unit problems

    Hi Everyone, having problems with the lower unit and electric shift on my 71 Johnson 60ESL-71C motors. The original motor which powers a 71 16ft Starcraft SS was clunking into gear when shifting. I resealed the lower unit hoping that would fix the problem as the gear oil (Premium Blend) had...
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    71 Johnson 60 Hp need help/advice

    Hi there, first post on forum so hope it makes sense! I purchased a 71 Starcraft SS with a 71 Johnson 60 hp ESL "C" motor on it from Minnesota this past June. Anyways this is my first boat and I'm detrmined to do all work on this baby myself! I have been having intermitent spark issues, when...
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