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    OK to follow newer service manual for 1990's model 60hp?

    Will the 1996 factory service manual for a 3 cylinder J/E be accurate to follow for a 1993 model? Motor in question is a 60hp. Not sure if there were any significant differences between those model years. Any knowledgeable advice here would be appreciated. Thanks
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    Should I avoid 2000-2001 model years?

    I have the chance to buy a freshly rebuilt 2001 70hp Johnson two stroke. Motor is very clean and would fit great on my new boat. However, I've heard some suggestions that quality levels had slipped a bit during the last few year of OMC. Would those comments apply to this motor too? This was...
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    50hp vs 60hp early '90s Johnson

    Looking for knowledgable opinions from the iboats family here... I'm considering repowering from a 2 cylinder early '90s 50hp to a 3 cylinder 60hp of the same vintage. Both motors would be fresh rebuilds with power trim & tilt. The boat is a relatively light 16' aluminum runabout - a 16' Lund...
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    Kicker motor hp upgrade...

    Looking for knowledgeable opinions here on kicker motor performance... Current backup motor on my rig is a late 80s Yamaha 4hp. If I replace it with an early 80s Evinrude 8hp do you think I'd notice a significant gain in performance? Boat is a relatively light tinny runabout, about 700lbs...
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    Experience with 2000 Nissan 40hp NS40D2

    I'm considering buying a new used motor. Anybody have experience either good or bad with this particular model? Are parts available if needed? Here in Minnesota for whatever reason we see very few Nissan or Tohatsu branded motors out on the water. Few local dealers seem to carry them...
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