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    Think I'm Over Propped??

    Hi, I have a 16' Sea Nymph bass boat with a 1972 Johnson 50hp. The motor seems to be in great running condition. It fires right up, has 140+ compression, new carbs etc. etc. I cant get it to run over 15 mph or get it on plane. You guys could estimate the weight of the boat, regular 16 ft'er...
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    '55 Johnson lower unit

    Does anyone know what motors the lower unit from a '55 johnson 25hp will fit? I know it will fit the 30hp Johnnys and Evs from '55 and '56. I specifically need to know if it will fit a '56 15hp. Thanks.
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    Which Fish Finder?

    Can't decide between Humminbird Piranhamax 170 and the 525c. The 170 has dual cone selector--20 and 60 degrees view and the 525 has speed sensor and higher resolution. I fish mostly in lakes that are 10-60ft deep. Which one would you recommend?
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    '77 9.8 hp No Spark

    Hi Guys, I usually do some work on the side repairing 50's and 60's Johnsons and Evinrudes. A guy called me today on this Merc motor asking me to look at it because it has no spark. I'm not familiar with Mercs. I just bought my first one a month ago. Does this motor have coils or a cdi or what...
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    1984 90hp Evinrude VRO Disconnect

    Hi guys, I am picking up this motor this weekend and I believe I am more dependable mixing oil and gas for the motor than the motor itself, so I want to disconnect the oil injection system. What's the best way to do it? Oh yeah, what is the mix ratio for this motor? Thanks.
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    What Pitch?

    Hi Guys. I just bought a Mercury 40hp motor. The gear ratio is 2.0 It has a 11" diameter and 12" pitch prop. My boat is a 14' semi v that when all told with passengers and gear, motor etc, is probably at 850 lbs. It is rated for a 30hp tiller and 45hp console motor. The boat rockets out of the...
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    Tachometer Installation

    Hi, I have a 70 Merc 40hp model 400. I want to install a tach. Could anyone provide me with instructions on how to do so? Also, does this particular motor have an alternator? I just got it and haven't gone over it thoroughly yet. Thanks.
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    Stock Pitch

    Sorry if this belongs in the props forum. Does anyone know the stock prop pitch for a 1970 40 hp Merc 400? Thanks.
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    Will I be ok?

    Hi Guys. I am in the process of rebuilding my 2 short shaft motors for my 14' Aqualine aluminum semi-v, so in the meantime for the rest of the fishing season, I put my 40 hp Merc on it. The transom on the boat is a tad under 16". The shaft on the 40 hp is about 20". Is this going to cause a...
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    Some advice on a "new to me" Merc.

    Hi Guys, I've had 3 outboards, but they have all been 50's Johnnys and Rudes. Today I picked up a 1970 Mecury 400 40hp with controls and a tank for $400 for a '63 Starcraft Comet project I'll have going next spring. I started it up, idled great, shifted great, and pumped water nicely. It's got...
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    '56 Evinrude 30hp coming out of gear

    I got this motor for free and got her running. I took it out for a test run today and I got about 200 yards and it seemed to come out of gear. The lever was still in the forward position, but the prop wouldn't spin. I tried reverse, it worked a little better than forward, but kind of popped in...
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    Tiller Handle Swap

    So, I have 2 good running motors, a '55 Johnson Seahorse 25hp tiller and a '56 Evinrude Big Twin electric start set up for use with controls. Obviously I want more horses and the electric start for my boat. Does anyone have instructions or can anyone tell me how to swap the tiller handle from...
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    What year is my Starcraft?

    I just picked up a 16' Starcraft Comet hull for free. Nice shape. Just needs and interior and motor. I just don't know what year it is. The serial number is 63-6330-W. Is it a 1963? Thanks.
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    What year is my Starcraft?

    I just picked up a 16' Starcraft Comet hull for free. Nice shape. Just needs and interior and motor. I just don't know what year it is. The serial number is 63-6330-W. Is it a 1963? Thanks.
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    '56 Ev Big Twin 30hp electric start questions

    Hi Guys, found a guy on craig's list today giving away a 196? 16' Starcraft Comet and a 30hp Big Twin electric start. I gladly picked it up. The boat needs an interior but the hull is in unbelievable shape for its' age. He says he cant get the motor to idle right. I'm sure I could figure that...
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