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    1973 Johnson 50hp gearcase: detent spring and balls

    Hi all, here’s my engine… 1973 Johnson 50hp, long shaft, electric start Manual shift with hydraulic shift assist pump (as far as I can tell) As I disassembled the gearcase, I was expecting to find some detent springs and balls, but there’s weren’t any in there. I don’t really trust what was...
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    Evinrude Big Twin: runs on choke only

    Hi all - continuing the story that began with this: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/johnson-evinrude-outboards/10810143-big-twin-flywheel-compatibility I finally got a 58-year-old engine running yesterday. I have to admit, it felt pretty good. I let it run in...
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    Big twin flywheel compatibility

    Does anyone know if flywheel 580335 (1959 Evinrude 35hp) is compatible with flywheel 580334 (1961 evinrude 40hp)? Background and details below. I'm restoring a 1961 evinrude 40hp (35524). The old flywheel (presumably it was original, pn 580334) had a bad taper, bad keyway, etc. (broken...
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