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    Can / should I sell it?

    Hello all,<br /><br />I've got a random question for ya'll. When I recently bought my boat, the guy gave me a spare, junked motor for parts. Needless to say it's came in quite handy. I've used a lot of parts off the power head, which has two good sized holes around the intake area. The lower...
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    What's leaking up there?

    Hello all,<br /><br />As usual I'm seeking advice from the pro's. For the last 24hrs. my motor has been tilted all the way up, as I'm doing some work on the prop. Today I noticed what appears to be a very oily mixture dripping down the side of the motor. It smells like gas, but it's thick and...
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    Prop Swap

    I've got a question about a prop swap. After the past weeks shifting problems were streighted out, I starting looking at the beat-up, old prop on my motor. It's in pretty bad shape, so I was thinking about swaping it out with the one off my parts motor. I'm running a 1972 Johnson 50hp and the...
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    Hydro-Electric Lube Question?

    Thanks, to everyone that helped out on the diode problem!! Someone raised the question about what type of lower unit lube I was using. The diode fixed a great deal of the kick in my Johnson, however I was wondering if a change in lube could even futher my progress. The motor is a 1972 Johnson...
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    Johnson kicks into gear when turned off????

    I have a strange question, My 72 Johnson 50hp kicks like a mule when I shut it down. It will actually make my boat lurch foward a bit. The motor runs like a top, starts 95% of the time, and even idles great. When it shuts down it stops almost instantly, it doesn't diesl, but it feels like your...
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    Any Opinions on the Panther Tilt / Trims

    I've been looking around at all of my options for a tilt / trim for my 1972 Johnson 50hp. I've looked at the CMC, but it looks a little expensive, I've now found the Panther tilt / trim model 55, and the price seems right. Does anyone know much about the quality of this product? Secondly, the...
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    Tilt / Trim questions on a 1972 johnson

    Howdy, <br /> This may seem like a stupid question, but after recently purchasing my first boat, I'm full of stupid questions. I bought a 1974 MFG tri-hull, that came with a 1972 Johnson 50hp outboard, and a spare evenrude for parts, I think to two engines are identical. My question is can I...
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    Looking for some trim

    Does anyone know which type/brand/model of engine would have a power trim that would fit on a 1972/73 Johnson 50hp outboard that only has a manual trim? Secondly, does anyone know where to find used parts like this, in the South US, I'm currently in Raleigh? Thanks, Ross :confused: :confused:
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    Hey Johnson Folks, I need some help!

    I recently purchased an old beater, and am looking to upgrade a few things. Mainly I was wondering if there is a way to add a trim/tilt system to a 50hp Johnson outboard? All the info I can give ya'll about the engine is that it is a 50th anniversary Johnson 50hp, two cycle, electric start. It...
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