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    Impeller life on 1983 15 HP Rude

    What is the exected water pump impeller expectancy or service cycle for a 1983 15 Rude? Engine gets about 25 hours per year. I seem to be changing them avery 2.5 to 3 seasons, not sure if this is normal or not. Thanks for the information.
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    1983 25 hp Rude no spark?

    Engine was running fine then just quit, like I had pressed the stop button. No sputter, just stopped. I think it is an ignition problem. Any ideas on where to start looking? ALl wires were connectec. Thanks!
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    1961 hp water discharge

    Model is 1961 10 HP johnson QD-22. I resealed the lower unit and replaced the impeller. Engine starts but now where I think is the water discharge the water is not coming out as fast as it used to.. There is a hold to the right of the shift access panel. How much water should this be...
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    Lower unit seal repair 10 hp 1961 Special tool?

    I am in the process of replacing the seals in the lower unit of a 1961 10 HP johnson. Sealoc manual mentions a special tool used to pull the seal from where the shift lever and drive shaft go. I do not have this special tool. Are there workarounds to this by using other tools? Any idea where...
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    Where to get lower unit parts 1961 10 hp Johnson

    Where may I get the seals for the lower unit to a 10 HP 1961 Johnson? Will need the seal around the drive shaft, the prop shaft and probably the gasket for the lower unit. Any good namuals that explain how to replace them? Lower unit is getting water in it. Thanks
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    Oil gas mixture 1961 10 HP Johnson?

    What is the proper oil to gas ratio for 1961 10 HP Johnson?
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    83 15 HP Rude

    I suspect that the elbow fitting on the side of the engine that has the water output may be clogged. Motor has a new impeller, I cranked her up the first time this year got a steady stream of water then some dribbles. Is there any easy way to get this elbow off to clean uit out without...
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    1983 15 hp Rude Intermittent Stalling

    I need some help here. I have a 1983 15 hp long shaft Rude. Recently it has taken to stalling when I try to advance the throttle. It has done this on a cold and a warm engine. It even may stall when I am at the "Start" speed and going for a while. Yesterday, when I was about 3/4 throttle...
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    Need 2nd opinion 1983 Rude 15 HP Weak Discharge on h20 hold

    I need a second opinion. Moter is 1983 15 HP Evidrude on a sailboat.<br /><br />Yesterday when I went out the discharge water outlet became weak. The impeller was put in 2 years ago, this past winter new thermostat and water tube grommets. It has worked fine up to now.<br /><br />I pulled the...
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    Operating Temperature 1983 15 hp Rude

    What is the proper operating temperature for a 1983 15 hp Evinrude? How do I measure it? What do I use?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Paul
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    Hot hot should it be? 1983 15 hp Rude

    Just changed the thermostat in my 83 15 hp Rude and test ran it in the tank yesterday. From the looks of the old thermostat, it looks like it was stuck in one position. Dont's know if it was open or shut. <br /><br />What temp should the engine get to and how do I test it for that temp? It...
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    Water Tube Gomments 15 HP 1983 Rude

    I am in the middle of putting my 1983 15 HP Rude back together after replacing the upper shaft mounts. On the WATER TUBE, I know that I have to replace the GOMMENTS and have new ones, but I am not sure where they go. The parts breakdown is not clear.<br /><br />Do the water tubes go into the...
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    Chinewalker?

    Where in the 1000 Islands are you? Nice pics of old motors, some look like they should be in the Antique Boat Musuem.<br /><br />I boat out of Ivy Lea on the other side when I visit my relatives.
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    15 HP Rude Break powerhead free from body of outboard?

    I am in the middle of repairing my 1983 15 HP Evinrude as the upper mounts inside the shaft are gone and the engine "rocks" back and forth. I have followed the directions in the manual to remove the pwerhead, and have all hoses, bolts etc off. My problem is that the powerhead will not budge...
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    1983 15 hp Evinrude Upper shock mounts

    I have a 1983 15 Evinrude and the guy in the shop says the upper mounts, beneath the powerhead and on the shaft, are gone and need replacing. They say that the powerhead needs to be removed, and lower unit. I have done water pumps on it before, what worrys me is the power head removal. Is this...
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