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    88 Evinrude 48HP SPL & 83 Johnson 50HP

    Hello everyone, currently looking to repower my 1967 MFG Niagara that has had some issues lately with the currently mounted 1983 Johnson 50HP (J50BELCTA) I'm looking to replace it with a Evinrude 48HP SPL E48ESLCCC that checked out perfect in a precheck, and visually is almost a clone of the...
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    83 50 HP Johnson Not Running 100%

    Hey all, I recently awoke my 83 Johnson from its winter sleep after changing the fuel filter and all the fuel lines and it keeps bogging down on muffs, on the lever I have it on "fast idle" and it sounds more like a low stutter of an idle. I fogged the engine before storing it so I'm not sure...
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    Plexiglass Windshield

    Hey everyone, Current situation is I have a 67 MFG Niagara Custom with I am pretty sure the original plexiglass windshield, however it's really hard to see out of it at times unless it's wet, which isn't really often. I've been trying to shop around and ask glass shops and a few auto places to...
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    1983 Johnson 50HP Randomly Died - Won't Start

    Hey everyone, I have a '83 Johnson 50HP, J50BELCTA to be exact. I've had this boat out all season multiple times and today I was tubing with one person who was maybe 175 lbs and the motor ran great for about an hour or so, and as I slowed down to turn around the motor randomly hiccuped and...
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    1967 MFG Niagara Custom

    Hey guys I just picked up my second boat, a 1967 MFG Niagara Custom that was owned by the same person for 28 years. It's powered by a 1983 Johnson that runs flawless and has been mechanic serviced since the PO owner had it. My question is what's the best way to give it the close to brand new...
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    77 Evinrude 35HP Mystery Ziptie

    Hey guys, I have this 1977 Evinrude 35 HP, model # 35EL77C I inherited last year as a graduation gift and had it running last season and it's a runner for sure. This season I'm dedicating to restoring another motor I've found and putting work into this one and came across this? The PO said it...
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    1963 Gale Sovereign

    Hello everyone, while roaming through Craigslist I managed to come across this beast for $50. I did the usual when buying unknown motors, but my only question right now is how is this spring supposed to be set up? I've tried doing research and kinda in a clueless rut as this is my first time...
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    1960s Gale Sovereign

    I picked this motor up remotely cheap hoping to put it on my Bowrider, i've been trying to find some information on the motor, such as the exact year, and specifications, the model number: 60DG15BL serial number: 877016 Any information on this motor to help me get this at least started would...
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