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    Best fuel stabilizer for older 2 strokes

    With the new standard petrol being e10 here in the UK and Ireland, does anyone know what the best fuel stabilizer would be for an older 1977 evinrude 15hp. Are the stabilizers that are engineered for newer cars, too harsh for an older worn 2 stroke. Thanks in advance
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    1977 evinrude 15hp water flow

    I've recently got my hands on an evinrude 15hp. I've done my normal checks and service, gears case lube, seals, impellar kit, carb kit, thermostat etc. And it runs perfectly. Starts first pull and idles perfectly. This is more of a precaution question. The tell tale pumps water very strong even...
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    Best way to waterproof plywood transom

    I'm remaking the transom of my 13ft alluminium boat and have 18mm marine grade plywood that I'm going to use, I'm just wondering what is the best sealer to coat the plywood in, in order to make it as waterproof as possible, thanks
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    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    I have an old 12ft alluminium boat with a fiberglass top cap (I think it's called a top cap) I was just wondering if anyone knows how to remove it and if I would be able to remove it without destroying it as such so that if I wanted I could put it back on. Pictures below
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    Upgrades to old alluminum boat

    I have an old alluminum boat paired with a 1977 johnson 6hp, and was just wondering if anyone has any ideas on some fishing type upgrades or upgrades in general that they think would work well. I have pictures attached below
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    1966 johnson 6hp oil return hose nipple

    I've taken off the oil return hose on my 1966 johnson 6hp to see if any blockages are present. I can blow air through the top nipple with no resistance but the lower nipple is a different story. I cant get air to go through. Its getting fully blocked. Wondering if this is normal or how to fix Thanks
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    Dual johnson 6hp outboard on boat

    Hi guys, I have a 14 ft aluminium v hull which I use on my local lake. I run it with a 1977 johnson 6hp, I get up to 15 kph (9mph). I also have a 1966 johnson 6hp that runs perfect. I was wondering whether if I mounted both engines on the transom and ran them would I in theory double my speed...
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    1977 johnson 6hp throttle cam closing when running and starting

    The throttle cam on this engine is closing when pull starting and while running. Ie it won't stay where you set it it will jump closed. Im assuming it's the magnets under the flywheel being too close to the coils but when I took off the flywheel the coils are all correctly in and lined up when...
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    1977 johnson 6hp throttle cam question

    I own a 1966 johnson 6hp and it runs great. Can get it to idle at around 500 rpm in gear (that is a by ear number) and this year of engine has a very gradual throttle cam. The cam is a constant increase of throttle. I've picked up a 1977 version of the same engine and this year engine has a...
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    Aftermarket johnson condenser failure

    1966 johnson 6hp cdl-23e So I've had this engine for about a year and I've replaced most of the parts including the whole magneto. One problem that I've stumbled across is when I use either Sierra or recmar condensors they work for a couple of hours and then fail. Some have even not worked out...
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    Pull starter pinion replacement

    Trying to replace the plastic pinion gear of my 1966 johnson 6hp and can't see to remove the pin that holds the pinion in, any tips on how to get it out or is it just blunt force?
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    1966 johnson 6hp condensers

    I've bought around 3 sets of condensors and they work on the engine twice and then they give up and the plug wire its connected to stops giving spark. Anyone know why?
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    Johnson 6hp jumping out of gear

    I have a 1966 johnson 6hp and when running on the boat at high rpm it will jump out of gear and into neutral. I'm aware that it's the dog clutch in the gearbox being worn and I could take it apart and turn it around but while I was running i could just hold it in gear with my hand and it ran...
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    Weak spark from one spark plug

    I've restored a 1966 johnson 6hp. I've completely replaced the whole magneto system so coils, condensors, points, ht leads and spark plugs. I've set both points using a volto meter and ohms using the points on the flywheel. The bottom cylinder sparks perfectly and starts first pull and runs...
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    re paint of 1966 johnson 6hp

    Im going to be re painting my 1966 johnson but have a couple of questions. the skeg is almost fully bare with all the paint having fell off and some bare parts on the mid section just form wear and tear. my question is do i use a zinc or etching primer for the bare aluminum and subsequently do i...
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    1966 Johnson 6hp magneto timing issues

    I've restored a 1966 Johnson 6hp, CDL-23E recently and have an issue with the magneto timing. I've replaced almost everything, fuel lines, thermostat, impeller, bar the fuel pump. I have also replaced everything within the magneto, so OEM condensers, points, coils, and 7mm copper core ignition...
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    1966 johnson 6hp not running on both cylinders and intermittent spark

    I've restored a 1966 johnson 6hp and had the problem of it only running on one cylinder until after a while the second cylinder kicks in (I'm talking about 30 mins of wot running). This was before I changed any magneto components. I thought it would be somthing in the boot before so I replaced...
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    1966 johnson 6hp only firing on one cylinder with spark from both plugs

    I've restored a 1966 johnson 6hp (cdl- 23e) I've replaced everything almost everything that I can, Impeller, fuel lines, rebuilt the carb, and have just replaced everything in the magneto so points, condensers, coils, ignition cable boots and spark plugs. The first time I started it after...
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