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    1985 Evinrude 4 hp

    Looking for info on this motor. I am a potential buyer for one of these and need some questions answered. 1. Is this a forward neutral only motor (spin the motor instead of reverse). 2. Is the throttle on the motor itself? 3. I need it for a Catalina 25 sailboat on a small midwestern lake. I...
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    need hp and info for an outboard

    Hello all, I am helping a friend with a mercury outboard. The serial #4822916. the motor is a twin cyl. single carb. blue stripe. Says "thunderbolt ignition" on it. I am guessing it is a 9.9, 15 or possibly a 25. all help would be appreciated. Jim
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    Mercruiser 165 hp IL6 on a 76 Glasstron

    Hello, Not sure if this is the correct place to ask this but here goes. I am considering purchasing a 76 Glasstron with a 165 hp Mercruiser IL6 motor. The following number is on a sticker on the valve cover 4438213. The tag is silver and reads Mercruiser Stern Drive serial number. Is this...
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    how to tell size from numbers on exiting prop

    I have a 1977 25 horse johnson.<br />14 foot glass runabout<br />5500 WOT.<br />Doelfin hydrofoils<br /><br />Prop is aluminum Michigan Wheel prop with the numbers 012013 stamped on it. It is roughly 9 inches in diameter. Any guesses on what the pitch is if I try to replace it. The motor...
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    re 77 Johnson no F/R update

    I pulled the prop and found the shear pin to be in 3 pieces.<br /><br />Before pulling the prop I tried turning it and everything moved.<br /><br />Anyone care to guess if the prop is spun or was my problem more likely the just the shear pin? <br /><br />Thanks <br />Jim
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    77 johnson 25 no forward or reverse, Help Please!

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have a '77 Johnson 25 hp on a '63 Arkasas Traveler fiberglass boat. Was on the water yesterday and had no problems idling around a cove. Went out of the no wake area and hit the throttle. Bow started to rise and then motor spun but no forward or reverse. <br /><br...
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    25 hp Johnson tach wiring help please!

    Hello All,<br /><br />I purchased an OMC tach for my 1997 25hp Johnson. The motor is remote controlled. The mechanic that sold it to me said I needed a 5 pulse tach and it has that right on the face.<br /><br />The tach has 4 wires coming from it.<br /><br />Grey--which I hooked to the grey...
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    please try to estimate year of 25 hp Johnson

    go to:<br /><br />http//home.everestkc.net/jhiebl/photo.htm<br /><br /><br />thank you<br /><br />Jim
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    77 johnson 25hp ignition wiring help Please!

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have what I believe to be a 1977 Johnson 25 horsepower with remote controls.<br /><br />The model/ serial plate has been removed and I can't find the model number on the welch plug.(plug has no numbers on it whatsoever.<br /><br />I have the Clymer shop manual for...
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    77 Johnson 25 questions, advice please.

    Hello to all outboard gurus! <br />You have never failed me yet, so here goes.<br />I am interested in a '64 Arkasas Traveler fiberglass boat with the following motor. I have several questions?<br /><br />(1) I can't find the model serial number on what looks to be a 77 johnson 25hp. Could not...
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    Can I put a tach on an 83 7.5 Johnson?

    I was wondering if it is possible to put a tachometer on a 83 7.5 hp 2 cylinder Johnson. If so where do you find one. Just wanting to see what the moter is turning over at various times while I'm running it?<br /><br />Any thoughts or comments appreciated.<br /><br />Jim
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    thermostat replacement johnson 7.5 hp

    Hello,<br /><br />Thank you for the suggestions. I do not have a service manual handy. How hard is the thermostat to replace and where is it located on the motor? <br /><br /> I have a source for parts here in town so it shouldn't be hard to get the t-stat. How much should i expect to pay...
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    exaust leak and or steam johnson 7.5.

    Hello,<br /><br />I have a 1983 Johnson Sailmaster 7.5. Just finished an impeller and lower unit oil change. Put her in the test tank and I'm getting some steam out of the idle exhaust port. Motor seems to be peeing fine. I am also getting exhaust coming out of the area where the shift lever...
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    Teak can be varnished!!!!

    Teak is beatiful varnished!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />I have a sailboat full of it, inside and out.<br /><br />Use whatever means you see fit to clean it. I have found that using the teak cleaner /brighteners that contain oxcalic acid work fine but leave the wood rough and you will have to sand...
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    1983 john. 7.5 sailmaster fuel problem?

    I have an 83 Johnson 7.5 J8SRLCTA. <br /><br />When running the motor to push my sailboat, 3500#s, in idle or low throttle settings it works just fine and the bulb in the fuel line stays full and firm.<br /><br />When running at WOT or a little less the engine will die and the fuel bulb is...
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    opinions on sailboat trailer

    Hello again,<br /><br />I posted last week or so about adding an axle to a sailboat trailer and appreciated all the responses. I have decided to go with a purpose built trailer that, I believe will fit the needs of the boat better. What does everyone think?<br /><br />The Boat.--1983 Hunter 22...
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    Need info on adding axle to sailboat trailer

    Hello All,<br /><br />I have a single axle fixed keel sailboat trailer that was proffesionally made. The boat i have on it now is 21' and about 1700#'s. A new boat I am currently eyeing is 22' and 3200#'s. What determines if the trailer is robust enough to haul the bigger boat, the trailer...
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    info needed on johnson 7.5 LS

    Hello all!. I am requesting any info one might have on a johnson 7.5 model # J8SRLCTA. Basically I need the year and where to get a shop manual. Also need to know any glitches that this motor may have. I am buying a sailboat with this motor attached and have not heard it run. Gas is bad in...
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