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    1988 Johnson 15hp throttle cable retaining clip reinstall?

    Replaced the throttle cable on my 1988 Johnson 15hp J15RCCS. Can't remember how the 0332089 Retaining Ring is reinstalled, or even WHERE it does other than near the end of the tiller. Marineengine.com shows the manual/placement/info but not at all clear of where/how it's reinstalled...
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    1988 15hp Johnson (Evinrude) J15RCCS how to remove old throttle tiller cable?

    I'm only familiar with the old gear driven tiller/throttles on outboards so this cable is frustrating me. (They say it's better but I've never had a problem with the gear type other than beat up motors where the teeth are broken, but they are easily replaced). 1988, with stop button at the end...
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    HTTP 500 Internal Server Error when re-editing a post

    I'm trying to post a question. Got the question posted but the pictures aren't there. Tried to Edit the post, but get this "HTTP 500 Internal Server Error when I click on the EDIT link at bottom right of the post. Windows 8.0 Latest, v32 Mozilla Firefox But I tried it in Google Chrome and...
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    Evinrude 15 E15RCRM manual start lockout pawl, where does spring go?

    1984 Evinrude 15hp manual start only, no remote controls, etc. model E15RCRM Pawl kept hitting starter, spring on pawl seemed broken, bought new pawl and spring, found first pic to show how spring is supposed to go, but my starter housing/bracket is different. Spring doesn't reach it. Where...
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    1960 40 hp Evinrude Lark "sealer 1000" lower unit spaghetti seal.

    Ok, I've searched here and everywhere, and get lots of answers for a replacement sealer for the lower unit spaghetti seal. Matrox, Boat Armor Sealer 1000 are referenced, but I found the company that makes Boat Armor stuff and they don't make it any more. I've tried Walmart, Kmart, Target, and...
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    frozen locked up 1957 3 hp Evinrude Lightwin

    Picked this up cheap. I'm pretty sure it's the powerhead. I really don't want to invest in a complete rebuild of this, so have a couple of questions. Can I take the lower unit off/out and not rebuild it to ensure it is the power head that's locked up, or should I remove the powerhead from...
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    how to replace prop shaft seal, 1960 40 hp?

    Ok, engine runs, took it out to test, now leaking from prop seal. I have the seloc manual, but I couldn't find details on just changing the seal and o ring on the shaft. Do I have to remove the whole lower unit and disassemble to replace those seals? i'm hoping not. Thanks, Rich
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    1960 40 hp Evinrude surges at high speed

    Old engine, hadn't run in ages. I cleaned out the fuel pump bowl. Then the carb as best I could without a kit, and got the engine started and it seemed to run pretty well in a barrel with water. Took it out on the bay today, and whenever I opened up the throttle, it would go fast, then in...
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    1960 40 hp Evinrude fuel pump bowl gasket and filter?

    I'm making progress. Was going to try to fire the engine, even without changing impeller and rebuilding carb, just to see if I could at least make it cough. I have the type of fuel pump that has the removeable glass fuel bowl, and a filter inside that as well. Problem is I saw the crud in...
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    1967 johnson 80 hp V4 test run without lower unit?

    I have a 1967 Johnson 80 hp V4 with a lower unit that someone already disassembled. No idea what damage was done by the person who did disassemble it, if any, or even if all the parts are there (have box... :) I'd like to sell the unit, but would like to demonstrate it runs. Can I take the...
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    1960 40 hp Evinrude Lark II engine connector info

    I have a 40 hp 1960 Evinrude Lark II that has the electrical connector on the starboard side with 7 connections. 2 small, then one large, then 2 and 2 more small. Sort of like this: . . * <----- this should be centered and is large post . . . . I have the Seloc manual...
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    1967 80 hp lower unit swaps?

    I just picked up a 1967 Johnson 80hp V4. It's a long shaft and has a problem with the electric shift lower unit (won't go into either forward or reverse). I'd like to go to a short shaft, where do I find info on what other year/model lower units will fit this? (would like reference, or book...
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    cable length, old Evinrude 2 lever controls?

    How do I measure the slack/extra from the gunwale to the engine for an old (1960) Evinrude that takes the old, dual handle controls and cables? I don't have the old cables to compare, so that's no help. I measured from the back of where the control box mounts to the rear of the transom and...
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    how to lube steering cable 1976 OMC I/O

    My experience with steering stems from the old cable systems, simple and reliable. I've got a nice, 1976 boat with an OMC stern drive and the steering is fairly stiff. What do I check to see what type/brand it is, I'm assuming it's a cable that push/pulls to do the steering. And is there a...
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    Flushing/testing adapter, 1960 Evinrude 40hp Lark II

    On a newer Johnson I had, I connected a contraption with two suction cups to the sides of the lower unit and connected that to hose to flush salt water when I got home. I now have a 40hp Evinrude Lark II, but it looks like the water intake is behind the prop covered by a screen. Is there...
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