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    72 18hp-Question about water pump install-where to use sealer 1000

    I actually ended up with Loctite 518 "Flange Sealant/Gasket Eliminator" as suggested by another post. I read in my manual that I should use sealer on the gear housing to impeller plate. Then according to the rest of the instructions i do not need anymore sealer. Except on the impeller housing...
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    72 Evinrude 18HP water pump rebuild question

    Does the impeller plate simply sit in place or does it get "glued" down? I have an Evinrude service manual, but it is very vague. The gearcase where the plate sits on, looked like it had some kind of silicone or glue of some sort on the face of it. I have an O-ring kit in my toolbox. Can I...
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    Factory Service manual or Clymer? 72 Evinrude 18hp

    Just wondering which one I should get. I have Clymer's for my vehicles and ATV's. I had a factory service manual for one of my vehicles and it had a lot of extra info that helped me a few times where my Clymer couldn't. Although I found the factory manual was wrote/made for mechanics and the...
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    MinnKota Turbo 47. Any opinions?

    I just bought this as it was on sale for only $10 more than the 36 Endura. It is going on a 14 foot Crestliner boat. I know it is overkill, but at least I will have some jam in the waves if I need it. <br /><br />Also where does the Turbo fall in as far as the model line goes? Are they cheaper...
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    Spun hub? but could it be? just changed oil

    1963 Johnson 40hp, on 14' crestliner. Just changed lower unit lube yesterday. Filled from level(vent) hole instead of drain(fill) hole. Seemed to have a little leak, as it looked a little oily this morning. It has always been a little oily down there since I bought it about 5-6 years ago. First...
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    '63 40hp Johnson lower unit oil capacity

    That is it for now. Approx. how much gear oil should be in Lower Unit? I got in about 12oz. Thanks a lot.
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