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    Tilt and trim unit interchange.

    Well I managed to find an OEM unit made for my application so the question is no longer relevant. Thanks everyone for you input.
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    Tilt and trim unit interchange.

    No I don't have the old T&T or gas assist unit. I picked this motor up last August. It is a very clean and well kept motor. I just got around to mounting it on the boat. That's when I then noticed that it has nothing and I mean nothing on the lower leg to even hold it against or to the...
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    Tilt and trim unit interchange.

    I have a 1996 (actually a 97, E50ESL EU ) 2cyl 50 spl. The OEM tilt/trim unit that fits this is a #438135. They fit 1989- 2000 40 & 50hp motors . In looking around for one I noticed that Some Yamaha and other brands are similar in appearance and look like they would fit into the narrower space...
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    1997 Johnson 50 spl lower leg kick up

    1997 Johnson 50 spl. I picked this motor up recently. It does not have any tilt lift assist cylinder on it. It's manual lift of 185 lbs all the way. I planned on putting a Panther 135 tilt and trim on it anyway, so the lack of the cylinder didn't concern me when I bought it. I have come to...
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    81 Johson 35hp carb

    I found a replacement carb from a 1982/83 johnson from a electric start model (carb 393057 35). I was wondering if it will work on my 81 johnson 35 (RCIG)(carb 324331) motor. I know it will bolt up but are there any differences between the carbs to affect its performance on the older model...
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