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    Alpha1 Gen2 Removal Q

    Never removed the whole lower unit. Dealer says make sure drive is in forward then remove 5/6 bolts. I bought a gasket kit too for when i go to put it back on in the spring. Anything else i need to know? d:). I dont plan on rebuilding it, just removal and repaint.
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    Carb rebuild manual

    Hello guys!<br />I am taking a software documentation class at college and one of the assignments is to create a manual of a non-technical nature. So naturally, I decided to create one on how to rebuild a carburetor :D . I was wondering if you guys would take a look at it, and verify that...
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    Carb rebuild manual

    Hello guys!<br />I am taking a software documentation class at college and one of the assignments is to create a manual of a non-technical nature. So naturally, I decided to create one on how to rebuild a carburetor :D . I was wondering if you guys would take a look at it, and verify that...
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    1985 25/20hp rude powerhead swap

    I have a 1985 25hp rude that I tore down due to low compression (85/85). After honeing the walls, I found that they are out of round (alot) and would require new pistons (.03 over), rebore, rings etc... Now my question is, would a 20hp block of the same year work on this engine (both are...
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    Tach Stops Working Properly

    50hp 1987 johnson. Previous owner never had a tach on the motor and I cannot live without one so I bought all new gauges (Tach, speed, trim) and hooked the tach up to the white box via plug (grey wire). Tach Is a teleflex sahara gauge set to position 6. Works fine untill the motor goes about...
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    87 50hp johnson Overheat Alarm

    After running it on muff's for about 15-20 minutes, the overheat alarm went off for about 3 seconds, then it stopped. I ran back to the throttle box and turned the engine off, after it sat for about 20 seconds, the alarm went off again. There was plenty of water pressure, and the pee hole was...
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    87 50hp Johnson running allright?

    I finally got my outboard all together after rebuilding/painting it all winter after purchasing it in janurary. Tonight I fired it up and it started after about one revolution of the crank shaft (THANKS GUYS :D ) and I made a little video of it, my only question is, it does not seem...
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    50hp vro wot rpm?

    1986 johnson 50hp (electric start) 2cyl, what is the max rpm's that I should get @ wot?<br />Purchased it used over winter with 14" wahoo, tore it mostly apart and almost ready to fire it up for the First Time... still waiting for the paint to dry <br />Take a look at the mess I discovered when...
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