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    Need help with a master parts list for clinton outboards

    Hi all, I'm not having much luck around where i live so i'm trying here. I recently purchased out a old clinton dealers parts stock. I have several cases of stuff and its marked by part numbers in their nos boxes. Problem is I know nothing about clinton motors as I'm a johnnyrude type. I'm...
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    1969 55hp wiring question

    1969 55 hp J55EL69? , there are two yellow wires coming off the stator that run around motor to rectifier. Are these two wires carrying the same voltage/purpose? i.e. what if they get reversed? Mine were badly cracked/frayed and i snipped them before i realized the wires were identical (may not...
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    Starting sequence 1969 55hp hydroelectric

    Okay, dumb question but...i purchased a 1969 carver 16ft woodie with a 69 Johnny 55hp hydro motor. Im well aware of the motors "idiosynchrosies" but my question is more basic. I've always owned pull starts and this is my first electric. The key start is on the dash with off-run-start, and on the...
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    Ice cold '89 25hp

    After a good run on a local channel for giggles i pulled the hood off and stuck my hand on top of the block and the motor was cold to the touch! Im assuming the thermostat is stuck open. Unfortunately its located on the bottom of my motor, two nuts on bottom pan and 4 under it to separate...
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    Spark plug manufacturer differences

    Can someone please explain the difference between ngk and champion plugs. I know the champions are the oem recomended, but in my particular motor, ive noticed in runs better with the ngk's. Is it the plug design or did i luck out with a more appropriate heat range plug? I have a 1989 johnson 25...
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    1956 evinrude 5.5 compression

    I have a 1956 5.5 that has compression of 65/65, which it builds in 2 pulls. Motor needs a carb kit, is it worth it??
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    Throttle plate orientation '89 25hp

    Doing a carb rebuild and cant remember if the hole along the edge goes up or down. Parts manual is no help. Anybody kno??
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    No gear oil!

    Ok, so i got my motor back which is an '89 Johnson 25hp rope tiller, it had the skeg redone. Totally my fault, i assumed they refilled the gear oil, and i failed to double check in my haste to hit the water. I got a 1/4 mile out and started to hear a whirring noise from under the water. I...
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    Tuning a motor in extreme cold water

    Im bored to death already here in the frozen tundra of northern wisconsin and i decided to work on my motors anyway. I have a storage unit where i have a 30 gal drum with antifreeze/water mixture and would like to do some carb work. My question is will the very low water temp make my adjustments...
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