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    Too good to pass up....

    I didn't really need more projects. But, couldn't pass up such a good deal. I got a 1966 P-14 w/ original trailer and a 196? Lone Star Biscayne, all for $50! They're both projects, but not terribly extensive. Hulls are in great shape. Just need clean up and some old wood replaced and such...
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    12V PTO on the solenoid/regulator box?

    I'm a little confused as to the purpose/capabilities of the 12V hook up on the solenoid/regulator box of the old Johnnyrudes. I bet there's somebody here who can clear it up for me. I know it's to power 12v accessories. But, is there any advantage to hooking up there for 12v power versus...
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    Aluminum on cylinder wall?

    Here's a motor question: I bought a 1960 75HP Johnson to rebuild or for parts, whichever works out. I knew going in it had at least some compression on 3 cylinders and none on the 4th. I pulled the head off the right bank after determining that it was the top cylinder on that side that had no...
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    Rod locker/storage

    I'm looking at putting a rod locker in my deck. I don't want to have fabricate one. I'd like to find something that's prefab, so I can basically cut a hole, ensure it's braced, drop it in and attach around the perimeter. Anyone heard of something like this? My search, so far, has only turned...
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    Help!! Need some parts.

    I'm looking for a long shaft and shift rod extension for a 1959, v-4, 50hp, Evinrude Starflite. I'm restoring one that I bought locally. But, it was a short shaft and I need a long. I've got all the other parts, except the shaft itself and the extension for the shift rod. If anyone has one...
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    Forced to paddle this weekend...

    I have a 68 Crestliner Del Rio with a 1970 115hp Evinrude. Went up in the mountains to go fishing and when I put the boat in, no start. Hmmmm? Thought I must have left something on and drained the battery. So, I used my little emergency jumpstart battery and she fired right up. Drove around...
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    Great new sealant

    I was putting my lower end back on and needed the big rubber gasket that goes between the lower unit and the inner exhaust housing (1970 115hp Evinrude). Unfortunately, my boat guy didn't have one. But, he told me to go to the Auto parts store and get some stuff called Great Stuff gasket...
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    68 115hp Evinrude won't shift into fwd

    So, I know forward is supposed to be the "failsafe" mode and I've got a pretty good idea from the books and schematics how the lower unit works. Mine will shift into Reverse and Neutral just fine, forward is another matter. At the beginning of the season, it was just a minor annoyance. It...
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    1959 Evinrude project/education motor

    So, I bought a 1959 (Model 50519) 50hp, V-4 for a project to rebuild/restore/spruce up, whatever. It's in pretty good shape, aside from being very sun faded and rough looking on the outside. So far I only see two things that might be a bear to find, so I'm hoping someone can point me in the...
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    Hmmmm, ignition safety circuit assy is missing?

    Ok, here's a stumper for me. So, I'm looking for some background and some help. I've got a 1970, Evinrude v-4, 115hp. I bought it with my boat last summer. Had it out a few times last year and with some tweeking it was running pretty good. Did a little more research and tweeking this...
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    Whatzit called and where do I find one...

    I'm looking at a 1970s, manual shift, 50hp Johnson for kind of a rebuild project to put on my boat. Trouble is the motor I have is a electric shift, so I have to change the controls. Finding a control quadrant isn't a problem. But, the motor I'm looking at building is missing the wiring...
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    Is bigger really better?

    That's an attention grabbing title, eh! LOL I'm looking for some opinions and since this is engine related I may have posted this in the wrong place. If so, I apologize. But, it's also quite a broad question related to boats, so not sure where it goes. Anyway, I know there's lots of...
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    Normal idle speed for a 1970 115hp Evinrude?

    I can't seem to find any info in the manual I have or on here in regards to what "normal idle speed" is. Can anyone help? Thanks Also, on a related note, I've noticed while trying to find this info, several folks noted that the idle speed is different depending on whether you're in the water...
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    1970 115 Evinrude prop nut

    I noticed the nut is cotter pinned, but loose. Is it supposed to be or is it supposed to have some torque applied? My manual just says, "install prop". That's not much help. I looked around the forums and there seems to be a lot of conflicting ideas and info on this, but none specific to my...
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