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    Will this conversion work?

    I have a complete 1987 30hp Yamaha 30SH that i want to convert to electric start. I have a 1989 30hp 30ELF powerhead with a bad crank that I was going to get the parts for the conversion. Will the flywheel swap work or are they weighted different? Will the harness for the 30ELF work on the...
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    Lower units parts source?

    I'm looking for a used lower unit for a 1987 30 hp yamaha short shaft<br />model # 30SH<br /> <br />I can't justify spending more on a new lower unit than I paid for the motor, so my hunt for a used one begins. <br /><br />Does anyone know where to get one?<br />Thanks,<br />Kevin<br...
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    lower unit swap on a 30hp Yamaha

    I was out running a river, testing some prop speeds for a friend of mine on his boat. I heard a load smack and look back just in time to see my new prop flying in the air. :eek: So I pull up the engine to find the back half of the lower unit is gone. :mad: So after saying "$*#&$^&*@$...
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    Shaft length on 67 40hp Rude

    What is the shaft length of a short shaft 1967 40hp Evinrude model #40752E is it 18" or is it 15"? I have read that both are considered variations of a short shaft. Is this true for this year?<br /><br />Thanks
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    1967 40hp Questions

    I am looking at purchasing another motor. A 1967 Evinrude Model #40752E. The guy selling it says it has 95lbs of commpression. <br />Is that low?<br />It is in ok condition and he said it hasn't been on a boat in a few years. He ran it in a barrel. Do you think it's worth $300?
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    1960's 40hp Difference Johnson and Evinrude

    What, if any, difference is there between a 1960 40hp model# RDS22 Johnson and a 1961 40hp model# 35525 Evinrude.<br /><br />I'm looking at getting the Evinrude as a parts motor for transome and engine parts. Does anyone know what parts will work and what parts won't?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    RDS22 40hp tiller conversion

    I have a 1960 RDS22 40hp that I want to convert to a tiller. It has a dial on it where the tiller handle would go that has works as a throtle control I' imagining in case the cable broke or something. What I was wondering is if I need anything other than just the tiller handle?<br /><br />Is...
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    Which 1960's 40hp is better

    Ok here's my problem. I have two engines I'm looking at that are the same price. One is a RDS22 (1960) 40hp Johnson and the other is a RDS29 (1967) 40hp johnson. <br /><br />Both seem to be in good shape with good compression. Both are from owners who say the motor "ran fine last year". They...
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    40 hp super seahorse questions

    I am about to purchase a 40hp super seahorse modle # RDS-22 C. I know that it is a 1960 40 hp but what does the "C" stand for?<br /><br />Also when I go look at the motor what should I look for besides compression?<br /><br />I know alot of people on here have this motor and I have read a lot...
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    Yamaha 30 hp lose of third cylinder

    THis is all on a 1986 30hp Yamaha oil injected 30ELJ<br />Here is what happened. I was out on a windy day and the boat ran fine and planed out all day. Then when I went to head back, against the wind, it would not plane out because the wind was pushing the boat and the bimini top way up...
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    30 hp Powerhead search

    Hello everyone,<br /><br />I have been a johny/rude owner for years and a friend of mine just gave me a 1995 Yamaha 30hp longshaft model# 30ELF code 6J8 L. So now I'm a Yamaha man. Ahhh brand loyalty. :D :D <br /><br />I would like to know what powerhead options are out there for a 30hp...
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    What years for 33 cube blocks

    What years where the later 33-cube blocks available that came in 20-35hp incarnations?
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    1956 30hp info please

    I just bought a 1956 30hp model# 25022. I was told by the previous owner that I need a two line tank. What is that?<br /><br />Also, is he right on the year and HP? <br /><br />Is there any problems with this size and modle that I should be aware of? <br /><br />I like the older motors and it...
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    1969 20hp tuneup help.

    Ok, I have searched the forum and not found the answers yet. So here are my questions. My 20 Model# 20R69B is slow. I don't have a tach but the rpm's sound low (1500-2000) at WOT. The motor is on a 15' aluminium jon boat and empty with one person I get 12mph on the GPS. My friend with a...
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    Flywheel removal / No Spark help please

    Hello I can't get any spark @ the plug. The motor is a 1970 Chrysler 20hp M#202HA , S#5343. I think the stator is bad but the flywheel is in the way to check it. I'm having trouble getting the fly wheel off. I tryed a gear puller and a steering wheel puller with no success. <br /><br />Do I...
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