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    Gleamin' the toons

    I just purchased an '87 or so 20' Sun tracker Bass Buggy. Not too bad shape - should be able to switch motors and get it on the water pretty fast. Since I have all this energy, I would like to try and shine up the tubes. Not very much 'water line' stuff p probably pretty scrubable. I thought...
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    Lifting a motor

    Is there a "hook" or other lifting device available to hoist an engine? Specifically, I want to hoist a 1985(?) Merc. 60 hp. There seems to be a large internal thread in the center of the flywheel that looks like it might accommodate such an animal, but without checking first, I don't want to...
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    Changing boats - changing props?

    I currently have a 1985 35 hp Merc on a 14' aluminum v hull boat. I would like to put this motor on a 1985 Bass Buggy pontoon (18'). (No, I cannot afford a new 50hp). My question is, do I need to change to a different prop for the pontoon? If so, what might be a good diameter/pitch?
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    1985 35 hp Merc - price?

    I have a friend who would like to sell me a 1985 35 hp merc. Have not seen it yet, but he reports it to be in good condition and maintained. Neither of us have any idea how much a motor like this should cost. Can you help? Ken
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    Electric starter question 55hp Rude 1968

    Evinrude 55 hp 1968 model# 55872R The lower half of some of the teeth on my flywheel ring gear are gnawed off. The "upper" portion of the teeth are in good shape. Before I go looking for a whole brand new flywheel (haven't found one new or used yet), it occurs to me to ask if there is...
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    Carb rebuild kits

    I will be rebuilding the carbs soon on my '68 55 hp Rude. I have noticed pretty good prices on Sierra kits. Are they any good, or should I get something different? And do the kits come with instructions or should I just plough through my service manual?
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    '68/'69 55 hp Rude flywheel interchangeability

    Another durned flywheel question. Sorry. I need to replace the flywheel on a '68 55 hp Evinrude (part #580686) (motor model #55872R). The former owner gnawed the teeth off. I have a lead on a '69 55 hp Evinrude flywheel (motor model #55972A), flywheel part #580783. Can anyone tell me if...
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    Need good used flywheel for '68 55hp Rude

    I am (slowly) re-habbing a 1968 55hp Evinrude 55872R and have discovered that the flywheel has several spots where the teeth have been gnawed off by the starter. Part #0580686 Does anyone have a good used flywheel that they would be willing to sell for not too much? Thanks
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    68 Evinrude 55 hp cooling system

    I am just beginning to check out a 1968 55 hp Evinrude Triumph with hydro-electric shift outboard. I put the muffs on it, and after a bit of guessing/poking/prodding, got the thing started and running. I noticed there was no water coming out of the two "water discharge and exhause relief" jut...
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    '68 55 hp Evinrude - cooling question

    I am just beginning to check out a 1968 55 hp Evinrude Triumph with hydro-electric shift outboard. I put the muffs on it, and after a bit of guessing/poking/prodding, got the thing started and running. I noticed there was no water coming out of the two "water discharge and exhause relief" jut...
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    68 Evinrude/69 Johnson 55 hp compatability

    I have a 68 Evinrude 55 hp electric shift. I also have an opportunity to buy a 69 55 hp Johnson for very little. My thought would be to use the 69 Johnny as a parts motor. My question is, how compatible are the two motors? Are the engines close enough to be basically interchangable as for...
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    1968 55hp Evinrude impeller change

    I have a 1968 55hp Evinrude Triumph (electric shift) that I just bought and before I get it going, I want to do a few maintenance things to it. I want to change out the impeller. I have the factory service manual and it seems to want me to methodically disassemble the whold engine in order...
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    Synthetic vs Seafoam in older motors

    I have a nicely tuned 1967 6hp Johnson that my mechanic recommended I increase the oil/gas ratio to 40:1 (as opposed to the standard 50:1) - basically a pint per five gallon can. In an earlier post, some of you backed up his thinking. I read with interest a post a couple of days ago where...
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    Fuel/oil mix for older motor

    I just had my 1967 6 hp Johnson tuned up - new coils, wires, plugs, lower unit oil changed (including new seals), and the thing runs like a top. My mechanic did, however, recommend adding a little extra TC-W3 to the mix, since it is an older motor and would benefit from the extra lube. Do you...
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    6 hp Johnson run time

    Can anyone here give me a guesstimate on how long a 1967 6 hp Johnson will run on a three-gallon tank? (Motor has just been professionally tuned) I am running it on a light weight 14' (flat-bottomed) Jon boat, prolly about 10 pounds or so of gear, with just myself (about 250#). I am not...
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