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    How do i know if I have bottom paint on my hull?

    Re: How do i know if I have bottom paint on my hull?
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    How do i know if I have bottom paint on my hull?

    Re: How do i know if I have bottom paint on my hull?
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    How do i know if I have bottom paint on my hull?

    Sorry for the stupid question but I was on my way to go buy a soda blaster off craigslist and just thought about the simple fact of what if i dont have any paint to strip. Anyway ill post pictures in a couple minutes and you guys I guess can let me know. But if someone reads this before i put up...
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    Engines turns off when warm and at low idle

    So my issue is when im out after a couple hours of boating and i want to come back to dock and of course theres always a line, i bring my throttle down while still in forward gear and the engine will feel like it starts to choke and stall so i start doing donuts just so it wont turn off on me...
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    my motor idles rough, so which knobs do i need to turn to fix it?

    http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/khelhelou/DSC00039.jpg Just wanted to know the anatomy of this motor, i have not idea what anything is called or what i need to turn to fix the idle...i keep hearing screw this 1-1/4 turns to the right or the left while you have the motor on open...
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    What is this hole for and is it supposed to be under water when im boating?

    http://s1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/khelhelou/?action=view&current=DSC00043.jpg#!oZZ6QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1059.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft434%2Fkhelhelou%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DDSC00041.jpg
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    What are these two black holes?

    I have two holes under one of the screws on my lower unit that leak this black crud, nonstop...what could they be? btw i no there not from the factory, the previous owner must of did it...
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    How do i fix a larger than finger size hole in trailer?

    im trying to get my boat trailer looking like new again and i was wondering how i could fill a hole that is right on top of my trailers wheel...the hole is a little bigger than a finger and just need some suggestions...
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    16ft alumacraft boat with 60hp evinrude

    Hi i am planning on going out to the water tomorrow and i have a concern with the weight distribution of my boat... I believe the boat is rated for 1200lb...but does that change if i bought a stronger motor? This is the weight breakdown motor- 230lb person 1 - 140lb person 2 - 200lb person 3 -...
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    Charging system

    Ok so when I bought my motor its a 1966 evinrude 60hp the charging system was cut and when I opened up the voltage regulator...one of the screws were chared, what could of happened with the previous owner that he had to rip the wires for the generator... Also if I were to connect everything...
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    How do i drain milky gear oil?

    the title explains my question exactly...
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    Milky gear oil and two holes?

    1. ok i understand that milky gear oil means theres water leaking into my lower unit, but how harmful is it. I mean i just changed the oil and ordered a lower unit seal kit, but im taking the boat out this Sat, and the seal kit wont be in until Mon. 2. Also how can i test the pressure...
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    Pull start wont pull

    Hi im trying to do a compression test on a 1969 johnson super seahorse 40hp and i removed the spark plugs and wires and i connected the compression tester and im trying to pull the cord to get a psi reading but its like hitting a brick wall, any suggestions?
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    Seafoam Deep Creep

    Hi, my 1966 Evinrude 60hp sportfour doesnt idle well, misfires sometimes and sometimes turns off by itself, would Seafoam Deep Creep help me at all, I already bought it and im ready to apply it but dont no where to start and how long to keep it on... Also I plan on taking the boat out tomorrow...
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    My 1966 Evinrude 60hp motor starts for a bit but then stops

    Hi im planning on going out fishing on sat and i was testing out my motor so that i know it works before i head out on sat, i started the engine the first time and it started great, i tested neutral revving, forward and reverse, all worked. Then 30 minutes later i tried it again but it wouldnt...
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    Im going to post vids and pics today to see if i can get some help running my 60hp OB

    I have a 1966 Evinrude 60hp motor and i really dont know much about out how the motor is structure so please if your going to explain something break it down for me if possible. And as for my first post, In the picture below, do i attach the water muffs to that plate with 3 screws and a vent...
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    Is this where water muffs fit on my 1966 Evinrude 60hp outboard?

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    How do i know if my motor works?

    Re: How do i know if my motor works? also is the propeller in the right position, i know your supposed to measure something before you buy a motor, i didnt at the time and this is how it looks, do you think this is ok?
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    How do i know if my motor works?

    Re: How do i know if my motor works? ok here are some pictures of my issues do these help? and would buying a known working evinrude just be easier?
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    How do i know if my motor works?

    Hi im still a newbie to the whole boating world, just bought a alumacraft 16ft boat with trailer and a 40hp johnson outboard motor. I was wondering about the cable and pulley system, the engine i bought doesnt fit the metal piece that connects both sides of the line coming off the sides of the...
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