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    2015 30hp Evinrude Etec

    I replaced my 1985 Johnson Evinrude 30hp with a newer 2015 Etec 30hp. Despite taping the holes with duct tape I put muffs on and no water is coming out of p hole. Samething happened when I first got the motor but I launched it anyway and water discharged through the p hole no problem when she...
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    Very thick heavy weeds - Is that the problem ? or what ?

    Water level has gone down on our lake and weeds are thicker than ever... Problem: when I increase the the throttle the motor starts to idle high( scream) but the boat doesn't move forward at all. I'll start slow and as I increase the throttle- the engine starts to rev and after a good minute...
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    Part Number Please

    My spakplug was cross threaded so I bought a helicoil kit to repair it. Last outing I checked and there was oil around the helicoil. I guess that didn't go well. I thought I'd try to replace the section of motor the spark plugs screw into. If anyone could provide me with part number and I guess...
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    How to instal new seals in lower unit

    Winterized my 1985 35hp Johnson/Evinrude outboard this past weekend and noticed my lower gear oil was milky. *&#@ ! I guess its time to change my seals ... 1. on a scale of 1 to 4 where 1 is a lower unit gear oil change and 4 is rebuilding my carb ....how difficult is it to change my own seals...
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    Starting sequence for OMC controller ...

    Trying to troubleshoot an OMC control electric start for my 1985 Johnson Evinrude 30 hp 16' aluminum Springbok. I've installed a donated contol because the original's tumbler on the ignition switch went. I thought it might be easier to switch out the entire control than disassebling it for the...
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    control troubleshoot

    My '85 30hp Johnson/Evinrude's OMC remote contol electric start for my 16' outboard went so I replaced it but it won't turn over. What is the correct sequence of operation for starting. Can I bypass the safety cut off / lanyard switch and if so how ? Please advise, M.
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    OMC control won't start motor...

    ..on my '85 30hp Johnson Evinrude outboard. The ignition switch housing cracked and the tumbler kept rotating so I couldn't start my boat. Luckily I was close enough to shore for my elect trolling motor. A neighbor was kind enough to give me an old contoller he had in his shed so I thought why...
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    boat cover / mooring cover ...how to ?

    I'll be installing a dock at the cottage over the next few days because the water keeps receding further back every year. In the past I'd launch my boat at the public ramp and boogy 15min to the cottage for the weekend. Trouble is timing my departure to tend with adverse conditions (last year it...
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    How to manually pull start my motor ?

    (1985 or '87 Johnson Evinrude 30hp ) Thought it might be a good idea to ask ... my electric starter is on the fritz and thought I should equip myself with some rope ... just in case. How long of a rope ? What type ? and procedures please ? Thanks-in-advance, M.
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    Electric Start on 1985 Johnson Evinrude 30hp

    My electric start on my '85 or '87 (not certain) Johnson Evinrude 30hp. When I insert the key into the remote I have to really "Jiggle" the key around and then it starts...do I need to replace the entire remote or do you have any suggestions ? Please advise, M.
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    which oil for lower gearcase ?

    1985 or '87 (not certain) Johnson Evinrude 30 Hp ... My manual says to use OMC HI-VIS lubricant .... not sure if I can use SAE 90 or buy the SAE75 stuff ? Please advise. second. sticker on the motor reads mixture 100:1 but the manual reads 50:1 which is it? Thanks-in-advance, M.
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    Remove floatation insulation under bench seat or not ?

    I'm in the process of converting my 1985 Springbok Resorter (25hp Envinrude) 15.5' into a fishing friendly boat (Casting deck, trolling motor etc). Q: Should I remove some of the insulation from the underside of the front bench seat area so I can better secure the casting deck / boat seat ? or...
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    ooh no ! no oil '85 Johnson Evinrude 30 hp.

    Finally got the drain screw and fill screw removed ... not one drip of oil - dry ! I guess the heat must have siezed those screws on giving me a hell of a time. Last outing she was running fine. Can I go ahead and fill'er up or is there something else I should check / do because she was dry ...
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    1985 Johnson Evinrude 30 hp - oil drain plugs stuck

    Trying to get the oil drain screw and fill screw off but boy is it tough ... I don't want to damage it any more thaN I have. Are they reverse threaded ? Its a pretty big slot screw. Tried wd40 maybe jigaloo or penetrating oil might help ... anyone out there know how to get these stubborn screws...
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    '85 JOhnson 30 Hp << Solenoid Q ?>>

    Finished the rebuild on the carb. The solenoid on the front right side of the engine ( if standing above the engine) I believe it might be a carb solenoid ( its black and shaped like a film canister on its side) it has a tiny red arrow shaped knob on it ... which way should it be pointing ...
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    '85 30HP Johnson Outboard

    Gettin my gear together for the weekend, hopefully I'll be on the water soon. How long should it take me ( rookie ) to rebuild my carb with a kit ? What comes off first ? Second ? etc ? Sequence Please. Dont have proper manual only an exploded view photo of the carb itself. Cheers, M
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    1985 Johnson 30HP Carb Rebuild

    Hello All - I've picked up my new carb rebuild kit from the marina. Armed with a can of carb cleaner and some tools I think I can get it off. Unfortunately I was shipped the wrong manual ... can someone let me know what comes off first ? So I can get to the carb. Looks like the starter has to...
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