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    Duplex cable for 1981 25hp electric start

    Guys, I'd like to replace my electric start cable. What have you guys used for cable? I can put on my own ends. Looked at McMaster for bulk cable by the foot and they probably have what I need if I know what to order. Mainly what I don't know is the wire gage. But if you know a specific...
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    1981 Johnson 25 hp: Where's the lift latch?

    Guys, This new-to-me 1981 25hp Johnson does not have any mechanism to latch the motor in the raised position. All I see is the trim pin (was missing, made one this afternoon), the lock-unlock latch (which works fine), and what I have seen in parts explosion described as a shallow water lift or...
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    1985 Johnson 25: I don't see any zincs

    Guys, My lower unit is pretty well pitted up. I want to prime and paint it but first I need to address the corrosion. I don't see any zincs. An on-line parts diagram shows the zinc kit at a mystery box, doesn't show where they actually go. Anyone know where they would be? Thanks, Byron
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    Hull Cleaner Safe for Lower Unit?

    Guys, Is that nasty hull cleaning solution safe for a lower unit that is missing most of the paint? This boat was kept on the water (fresh water) all summer most summers so the lower unit has a lot of corrosion. A lot of the paint is missing. I'd like to clean it up and repaint. Is hull...
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    25hp Loose Prop (not thru-prop exhaust)

    Guys, Prop nut does not align for the cotter pin when snug. It seems looser than I think a prop should be (I'm a novice with boat motors). Should I use a shim washer so the prop nut gets snug when the holes line up? How tight should the nut be? Right now it goes on finger tight then backs...
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    1986 Exhaust: Where From?

    Guys, I am considering the purchase of a 1986 Johnson 25hp, which I know nothing about. At idle I get exhaust and sputtering water from the two small holes just below the engine. When I wind it up I get gushing bubbles coming from somewhere down below the water in my rain barrel. Where is...
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    1986 25hp Johnson, Crusty Lower Unit

    Guys, I just registered here because I am considering the purchase of a 14' Sea Nymph with Johnson 25hp. Everytime I do a web search this forum comes up so it must be a good one. Boat and motor are 1986, I think. Engine hadn't run much in past three years but with some fresh fuel it fired...
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