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    Weak telltale

    1991 Evinrude 60. My telltale was flowing rather weakly on earmuffs. I assumed I needed to change the impeller as this was a motor that hadn't been run in a few years. I replaced the impeller and housing gasket and checked all the other seals and o-rings. Stil have a weak flow. I know I...
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    Compression #'s

    Curious, what should the compression on my 91' Evinrude 60hp have been when new? On a cold engine I'm getting identical 125psi readings. Also, shouldn't the compression be taken with the engine warm for accurate #'s? I understand if you're checking on a non running engine you're looking for...
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    Trolling motor connection issues

    Gentlemen, I have a new Minn Kota Edge mounted on the bow of my 17' aluminum flat. I also have the Minn Kota battery box with built in circuit breaker. The boat is an 87' had has cable run on the port side from the batteries by the transom up to the bow. I would like to keep my trolling...
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    electrical connector repair

    Folks, I picked up a 91 60hp evinrude for almost no $$ that I have been tinkering with for a while. Finally got around to firing her up and she runs well. I turned the switch off and she kept running. Long story short, the ground wire that runs to the power pack has broken off at the plug...
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    1997 johnson 40hp tilt/trim

    Folks, Wondering if you could help me diagnose a problem. On the above referenced motor, I had a leaking top seal on my trim unit. I removed the unit and replaced the top seal and assorted seals on the hyd. ram - see below: I also replaced the electric motor as the brushes were sticking...
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    installing T&T on an 89' 70 Johnson

    Gentlemen, Is this feasible or should I keep looking for a motor with T&T installed? I found a good deal on an 89' 70 (exactly what I want) but it doesn't have T&T. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks, Maury
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    johnson tilt/trim struggles going up

    My new to me 97' johnson 40 has fresh seals all around on the tilt/trim unit. worked flawlessly in the garage for two weeks. Today in the water it struggled to go up. Went down flawlessly. Hoping this is just a fluid issue. It was cold down here this morning in the 30's. Don't know if that...
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    What's the value?

    Gentlemen, I have an 84'-85' three cylinder Merc 60 (brown stripe). Even compression, outboard tilt and trim, controls and stainless prop. Idles well and runs solid. No issues. Looks clean I know this is a subjective question, but can someone offer a value on the motor? I'm about to post...
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    new owner - 97' 40hp Johnson

    quick question for a new owner - should I get a beep when I turn the key on the ignition? More importantly, what types of alarms/signals are on this motor? It's a J40TELEUC. I have the VRO harness unplugged. My owner's manual hasn't arrived yet. thanks in advance. Maury
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    1997 Johnson 40 - Another tilt trim quesiton...

    Quick question folks, My unit is leaking out of the top seal. I can live with a small leak but this one is quite large. As many others have posted, the top pin is impossible to get out. Three straight days of PB Blaster, heat and hammering have not gotton it out. That said, the bottom rod...
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    I need fasteners to attach my seat cushons...........

    I am looking for what are called christmas tree fasteners. Double ended push fasteners to mount cushions to the interior hull where there is no access from behind. One end pushes into the wood backing and the other into the hole in the fiberglass. I know you can screw the seats in and use the...
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    Where to buy plastic bushing for pedestal seat?

    I've got an 88' wellcraft with the OE pedestal seats. Bushings are shot and am looking for replacements. Thanks, maury
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    Need feedback on a 93' 88 spl Johnson

    All,<br /><br />Before I take the motor in to my local mechanic, I was hoping to get some feedback from this forum on the problem. The symptom: a power loss. Here are the specifics. Motor had a recent (30 hours) rebuild and all has been fine. Early this season, motor ran fine on its first...
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