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    Will 2 cycle oil congeal?

    It looks like old paint in the bottom of the jug. The seller said it was 2 cycle oil and is in a proper container. Thanks.
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    E30LCDM turns hard

    This '86 30hp motor turns hard without the steering cable hooked up. someone suggested it might be the steering bracket bushings. Does the pilot shaft have to be taken out to do this? Can the lower bushing be taken out by taking the lower mounts brackets off only? Thanks.
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    E30ELCDm exhaust port water

    On this 30hp 1986 motor the water comes out ok through the pee hole but I am wondering about the amount coming out of the upper exhaust ports (2 holes) At low idle it is only coming out as a little spray or none at all. ( I should feel with my hand next time) When the throttle is bumped up to...
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    1986 30hp midsection is loose

    E30ELCDM There is about 1/4" of space when pulling back on the lower unit and seems to have too much play. is this normal? Also, is the bolt with slot used for steering tension? thank you.
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    Steering froze at steering wheel

    The steering wheel attaches to a round aluminum piece that holds the steering cable under the panel. My brother says it is hard to turn or frozen. It works on a 1986 OMC 30hp outboard. Are they fixable? Thanks.
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    Where did Mark Twain put vin numbers? Need title

    I've got an old double axle trailer and can't find any ID on it. Where should I look.There is no title. Illinois won't do anything for me. Where is the easiest and cheapest place to get one? Thanks.
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    Will 12' pontoon boat plane?

    I see one is rated to 15hp but not sure if that is enough to plane the boat. What are these rated for? A 14' would be the next choice. Thanks.
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    '85 8hp power surges when throttling up

    This ercob at one point while excelerating, suddenly jumps up in speed. If it is backed off just below the surge, it doesn't run smoothly but it does at the higher speed. I ran it 16 miles on a 14' aluminum boat recently. It just gets up on plane, and surges after that. What would cause this...
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    evinrude superfast twin leaks oil above cavitation plate

    Evinrude superfast twin 15hp 15012-47097 What is causing it to leak gear oil out of the hole just above the caviation plate and front of motor? Thanks.
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    White powder corrosion on motor- a treatment?

    Got a 20hp engine block with a pull start that has a lot of corrosion on it. I took a dremel tool and used a drum sander to get a lot of it off and tried using Ospho to kill it which didn't work. Is there something that will. Thanks.
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    What Motor Guide model is this?

    I'm not sure what they use for a serial number but here is what I have... MEF004167, M899399T What model and pound thrust is it? It is the energy series. Thanks.. Bob
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    E30ELCDM throttle/shift box adjustment

    I've tried adjusting the two cables to the point where it idles ok and the slow speed lever will stay down, in forward gear. Now the throttle won't move forward. It has a different lower unit than the original so I think the shift rod needs adjustment. What is the easy way to coordinate the...
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    Which mechanic category are you in?

    I am wondering how many posters are professionally trained vs back yard mechanic.
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    Can this carburetor nozzle cause prevent a motor from powering up?

    The motor is a J10REANA and won't power up. The brass tube inside the crack may or may not keep it from leaking , I just don't know. What problems can it cause? They cost $40-50 each. I posted this on Marineengine too.
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    How to test emergency kill switch?

    How do these things operate? With an ohms meter I get a full scale with the clip off but nothing with it on. Is it good? Thanks.
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    How to tell production model on J10Rena?

    How can I tell if it (Johnson 1992 9.9hp J10Rena G 03021125) is an early or late production model? Thanks.
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    J10Rena engine

    Joe, 1992 Johnson 9.9 J10RENA idles great but only makes a half hearted attempt to get a 14’ aluminum fishing boat up on plane. It ran great when I first got it (used but low time) A mobile mechanic thought it was burning too rich since leaning the carb needle made it run better. He was...
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    '86 Rude won't shut off and shocks

    This E30ELCDM's wiring harness was shot so I replaced it. The motor will start and run but won't shut off, and I got shocked up around the block and when I touched the shift box. The original wires color were hard to ID. I have a wiring diagram for 85 30hp and a '79 35hp. The '86 30 has 4 posts...
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    How to connect '86 30hp shift rod?

    I remember the knob goes up and down to cover the shift rod end and the little plastic piece but can't see how it works. The knob screws up and and has threads inside but nothing to attach to. I will check the library manuals but doubt if they will help. Thanks.
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    Can a power pack be tested off the motor?

    It is on a 48hp 96 johnson. Thanks.
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