The floor was a little spongy so I took a saw to her. Turns out the floor was not attached to the stingers. A previous restorer had not screwed it down. The stringers are in good condition. I just need to add a little cloth and epoxy and they are good to go. However the remaining foam is water...
My 1983 Evinrude 35 HP needs an impeller change. I removed the four bolts and the one nut. Next the water intake screens were removed and the shaft disconnected. My problem is the unit will not drop down. I am at a loss as what to do. I have tapped with a heavy rubber hammer both front and back...
Is it just me or has the used outboard market dried up? Just looked on Ebay. Seventeen items listed for Mercury. This includes motors and parts. A couple years ago an older 18-20-25 HP OMC could be had for $2-400.00. Now, if you can find one prices start at $500.00. A "tower of power" Mercury...
Anyone know what it is? Is it a Force? Any ideas what the "G" means? Any idea of the year model? Saw one advertised and before I telephone I wanted a little information. Do not want to sound like a complete idiot. Just want to sound like the idiot I am.
Thanks everyone.
Hi everyone---Thought you might like a little something different. Am not through with her yet consequently no interior photos. This will give you the idea. The old trailer was beyond restoration. Full of rust. Was given this trailer and it has gone through extensive renovation. The boat has...
Is this motor a likely candidate to be converted to a 25 HP. I need the power. 20 HP will just get my boat on plane. I feel that a 20 percent increase in power would get her going. If it can be converted what do I need? Carb and clean up the intake manifold or?
About a year ago I bought this boat. Now 50 years old. She had sit in salt water for years and was in poor shape. The bottom was the main problem. She had several dips almost one inch deep a foot or two square in the bottom. The worst was immediately in front of the transom. After using both mat...
Have a complete electric start start kit from a 1977 35 hp Johnson and was told it would fit my 1958 18 hp. Just does not sound right. However before I take this to a mechanic to install I would like more opinions. Wish I had the ability to work on o/b motors however I could destroy an anvil. My...
Recently I lucked on a very nice 1958 Johnson 18 hp. Very good compression and runs great. During my search I ended up with a 1977 Evinrude 35 hp w/ electric start. I cannot imagine it working however is there a possibility the 35 hp starter working on the 18? I have read about the extensive...
Presently my collection has a 1958 18 hp Johnson, a 1955 5.5 Johnson and a 1970 9.5 Johnson. I bought a decent screw in compression gauge , however I can not find compression figures for these engines. The 9.5 hp has 70 and 72 psi. Think it is low but not sure. The engine runs well enough. Does...
Have a chance to get this motor at a decent price. In my part of the world 30-40 hp motors with tillers are almost impossible to find. This one has everything I desire. Problem is low compression on the top cylinder. Assuming the worst case, what is involved in reringing this engine? Supposedly...
Have a change to buy a 2000 225hp Evenrude with a bad lower unit at a decent prive. Presently I have a 1989 225 hp Evenrude with a good lower unit. Does anyone know if the older lower unit will fit the newer motor? Thanks guys
