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    62 18hp Evinrude cutting out

    About a week ago I bought a 1962 Evinrude. I only paid $150 for the motor and it is in stellar shape. It has brand new coils, points, condensors, plugs and wires. When I tested the motor it ran great from idle to wot. However this weekend I took it out with the family (of course) and it...
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    pdf manual for a 1962 Evinrude 18hp

    Hi all, I know I have seen on here before a link to online manuals. Does anyone know where I could find one for a 62 18hp evinrude? I am having trouble with this motor cutting out under accelearation. It idles down fine, and will run very smooth at low speeds, but as soon as I accecerate it...
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    How big of a motor could I put on my boat?

    I have a 14ft Larson aluminum boat circa 54. I would like to know how big a motor it could handle. I recently redone all the original woodwork on the boat including the transom. I can get a really good deal on a 35hp Johnson but suspect it would be a little much? What do you guys think...
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    tiller handle fit?

    Guys, I am working on a 54 25hp Johnson (rd-16) and would like to know if a tiller handle set up from a 59 18hp would fit my 54 25hp? I have found one for a cheap price but just want to know before I buy. Thanks
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    25hp johnson?

    Good evening all. Today I was able to score an old johnson motor for free! It is in rough shape. I am having trouble finding the exact hp and year. The Model # is rdl-16. I know the rd-16 is a 54 25hp. But I am not able to find anything model #rdl. does the L even matter? It is an...
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    Is a 7.5hp big enough

    I have a 14' 50's vintage Larson aluminum boat that was given to me with a 7.5hp Sea Horse. I haven't been able to get this motor running good yet so I haven't had a chance to put it behind the boat. Currently I am running a 6hp Evinrude. Needless to say it works but I can't get it on a...
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    56 johnson sea horse problems

    Well ya'll i have been trying to figure out what is wrong with this motor for sometime now. It is a 56 7.5hp Johnson Sea Horse. It hasn't been started for about 6 years, so I cleaned out the tank, replaced the fuel lines, rebuilt the carb, and new spark plugs. I can get it to fire up, but two...
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    Old Larson Boat parts.

    Afternoon all, This is my first post and I am hoping that someone out there can help me find some replacement parts. I have a 14' Larson Aluminum boat from around the 53-56 era. It looks very similar to this one http://www.theclassicboathouse.com/larsonalum50.html, however it doesn't have a...
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