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    Constant alarm on 1990 Johnson 150

    I recently had a situation with my motor and need some guidance. When I was out last time. My starter battery went dead and I started it off the trolling battery. I stupidly didnt rehook the terminals to a battery and about a minute into the run I heard a faint(no battery) overheat alarm. I shut...
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    2 outboard ids please

    2 outboard ids please I just bought these and need info on them. The year made, mix ratio, hp, or any pics someone might have would be great. Sears Model# 217-59430 Serial # 157307 Motor tag # T-643-14a 6463077 Wards Sea King Model# j2001106a (First 1 looks like lower...
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    year please

    Goodyear Sea-bee Model #025-3567 Serial #435087 3.0hp@4000rpm
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    1957 big twin 35HP problems

    M#25930-08866 Last time I tried to start it the throttle would move with the revolution of the engine. The engine then stops when the throttle is buried. It will rotate backwards. Has anyone ever had this problem?
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    Spotlight cord

    I have an old GE spotlight that had a cord that looks like a telephone cord(coils) Does anyone know where I can find this type of cord for cheap?<br />I think some newer hairdryers have them but I didn't want to buy one just for the cord. Any ideas?
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    1957 35 horse prop nut

    anyone know where I can find a prop nut for a 1957 big twin Evinrude sn 25930-08866. It has threads that screw on to the shaft which holds the shear pin in the prop, and is held tight by a cotter pin
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    clutch dog problem?

    I have a 1957 35hp big twin evinrude sn#25930-08866 that will jump out of gear when I lift the throttle. It stays in gear during acceleration and wide open throttle, but when I let off the throttle it pops out of gear.<br /> Also, my gearshifter will not fully engage into forward or reverse. I...
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    seat fabric ?

    I am rebuilding the seats in an aluminum boat. The old ones were homemade and the material was wrapped around the wood base and stapled to the underside or backside of the wood. I would like to do the same thing but am curious if the staples will penetrate epoxy covered plywood?<br />and if so...
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    wood transom on aluminum boat

    I am replacing the transom and seats in a 16 ft runabout and was wondering if I should paint or stain the wood to protect it from moisture. I am using marine grade plywood 3/4 inchx2 for transom and 1/4 inch for seatbacks.
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    another foam question floats to the top

    I am restoring a 1957 aluminum boat and and am trying to find the hard, block-type foam. Does anyone know where to find it, or should I just use the styrofoam blocks that I see under floating docks.
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    Pictures of 1950's aluminum Lone Star boats

    I am trying to gather pics and info of these boats that have survived the years. Please include as much info as possible. (year,length, model name, where hull I.D # is located) I am aware of fiberglassics.com but am looking for more. <br />Thanks,<br />Randy
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    shift rod seal replacement

    I have a 1957 evinrude 35 horse Big Twin motor that is leaking water through the shift rod seal. The rebuild kit includes this seal, but there is a bushing that holds it in that is not included in the kit. Is this retainer/bushing reuseable, and if so is there a secret way to get it out...
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    Where is it?

    I have a 1957 evinrude 35 horse bigtwin 25930-08866. I have a Seloc Manual that shows a blowup of the power head, but it covers more than just my motor. I am trying to replace the thermostat, but it is not where the picture is showing it. Does anyone know where it is located on this model?
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    is this normal?

    My tail shaft housing gets hot enough to evaporate water that splashes up. The water comes out in good amounts and is also very hot. Should I be worried about overheating? Is here something wrong? I posted this question once but now I can't find it on the forum. Thanks for your insight in advance.
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    is this normal?

    I have a 1957 35 horse evinrude that runs great, but it seems to get very hot right where the tail goes into the water. The water shoots out good all the time but is very hot also. The tail gets hot enough to evaporate water when it splashes up.<br />Should I be concerned?
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