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    Primer with red lever operation?

    Hi All, I have an 84 Evinrude 50 hp that uses the very popular primer with red lever. I was always under the asssumption that when you needed the extra fuel for cold starts that you just hold the key in, the solenoid moves the plunger to a position that then allows the fuel pump to push the gas...
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    two piece driveshaft question 150 hp Johnson

    Hi, 1992 Johnson 150hp VJ150EXENC My buddy's lower unit would not come off even welded up a slide hammer apparatus and it only laughed at me. Cut through the water pump and shaft (with much difficulty) with a sawzall and about 10 blades and dropped the lower unit. Am rigging up a puller...
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    1992 3-4hp evinrude water pump replacement

    Hi All, I figure it's about time to replace my original '92 water pump on my 3 hp. OEM manual is on it's way but not here yet and I'm going stir crazy. The parts breakdown shows a shift rod with cotter pin. I see no access to this externally so I'm guessing I have to remove the power head to get...
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    gas to oil mixture for decarbing

    Hi, don't want to split hairs but... I'm curious why according to the decarb process on the FAQ thread that I'm adding 3 oz of oil to 3/4 gal. of gas which makes it a ratio of 32-1 instead of adding 2 oz which would be the normal 50-1 mixture ratio? Does this process need the overly rich oil...
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    '84-50hp Just gained 10hp & never left the sofa

    Hi all, I have a '84-50hp 2cyl and was wondering how I could pep up my motor. Started comparing parts on BRP site and the 50hp was identical to the 60hp. Went to the Crowley site and they even list the two horsepowers on the same parts diagram. My oem manual which covers all hp models for '84...
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    Guess not all prop shops are created equal

    Hi All, just thought I'd share. I have a Stainless Ballistic 12-3/8 x 15 that I wanted to re-pitch to 13" to bring up my rpm so I called my local prop shop and they told me they would have to charge me for the price of reconditioning a SST prop since they would have to heat it and change the...
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    Trouble understanding WOT RPM differences

    Hi all, the specs on my '84 50 hp call for 4500 max wot. Most motors are 5000 or 5500 wot. Is there a variable in the motor that determines when the motor is at its max? As an ex car mechanic I know that the valvetrain was usually a factor in limiting top rpm (4 stroke). I don't understand why...
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    Max wot specs needed 1984 50 hp Johnson

    My Seloc manual says 4500 wot. Anyone with an OEM manual? Just bought the motor recently and it is running 4850 to 5000 now. Seems to run good there. Thoughts? Thanks, Ken
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    Head torque needed 84 Johnson 50 hp 2 cyl

    Hi all, the dealer had a chart that said 14 - 16ft/lbs. My seloc manual says 18 - 20ft/lbs. Anyone out there with a OEM manual that can help me. Thanks, Ken
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    Need Help What year is my Johnson 50 hp

    Just bought a used Johnson and the model is a oddball. I believe it is a mid 80but the model doesn't show up. I would think that it is missing a letter except for the fact I googled the model and one other person said they had this motor and it was a 1984. The dealer couldn't help me either. The...
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