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    Bottom of float bowl question

    What is the purpose of the cavity coming down the side and across the bottom of the bowl? Does it need to be clean for high speed performance? Or just the jet? Thankyou.
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    48 will only start using full throttle

    The motor is: 1996 J48ESLEDC 04071701 This motor is new to me but the last owner said he had the carb kits replaced every year. It idled and started but wouldn't increase speed, like the high speed jets were plugged. I put new gaskets on the top of each carburetor and ended up cleaning them...
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    48hp cranks normally with plugs out but not in

    This motor is new to me but the original owner said it needed a carb cleaning once per year and ran allright. The switch and battery wire went bad soon after I got it. I ran a jumper wire to the new switch battery terminal. After cleaning the carb twice it started and idled for 10 seconds...
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    davit motors/capacitors

    I had a reversible motor that needed some help to start by turning the belt wheel manually, and blew a circuit breaker after 10-15 seconds. I swapped out capacitors and it seems to work fine now. Do capacitors cause problems like this? Another motor overheats in about 20 seconds a blows a...
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    bearing case screw size for 30hp '86?

    I need a couple of screws that hold the bearing case in the lower unit in an Evinrude 30ELCDM motor. Evinrude wants $8 a piece for them. 1/4" bolts are too small and 5/16 x18 or 20 didn't seem to go in. Anyone know what size they are? And since seals aren't available what style seal would be...
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    What lower units will work on '86 30hp motor

    The bearing carrier is stuck (saltwater) and if it damages the LU housing coming out, I need to know what different years will work for the Evinrude '86 30hp replacement. A flywheel puller just breaks the bolts. J-hooks would be the next choice. I am aware that the driveshaft lengths are...
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    Illinois small estate affidavit for boats? Trying to stop boating?

    What is the Illinois govt trying to do, stop boating? A 14' aluminum boat with bench seats and trailer was bought at an auction. The buyer was given a receipt, death certificate, and title signed by his wife. Recently a title was applied for and it all came back. Now they want an affidavit...
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    What slide hammer to get?

    The bearing case is stuck in a 30hp Evinrude and I have read where Omc makes a slide hammer for this purpose. One person used a slide hammer with an adapter and nut that would keep it on the end of the prop shaft. I might need it for an 8,9.9, 35, and 50 hp Evin/Johnson's. Some don't have j...
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    30hp bearing carrier

    The seals were finally removed but the carrier has a small crack which goes about 1/2 way to the bottom and the back looks out of round to me. There are two light scratches on the prop shaft about where the top of the second seal was. One is 1/4" long. This carrier is in a1986 Evinrude and has...
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    How did Glastron expect to put a kicker motor on this one?

    As you can see the back slopes down and back in. A standard kicker attachment won't work. Thanks.
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    I need to re-thread carb bolt stud

    One bolt stud that holds the carb on a 1985 Evinrude E8RCOB motor got the threads rounded off on the end. What size should I recut the 1/4"end piece too? Will it hold ok? I took the intake manifold off to make it easier to work on. It would cost $25-50 to have the bolt replaced. Thanks.
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    Is 85w-140 gear lube ok up to 50hp?

    Got it by mistake since I usually use 80-90w in the lower unit. Thanks.
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    48 only starts at full throttle

    This '96 48 Johnson will only start at or near full throttle. It idles roughly and dies if the throttle is brought back towards neutral. The fuel pump diaphragm is stiff but it started normally before I took it apart and the carbs were cleaned. Is it the fuel pump and why? It has 2 ports and the...
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    48 Johnson fuel pump/3 port/ lines

    This '96 motor's fuel pump won't let the fuel go through while pumping the bulb. Doesn't the manifold line go to the outside edge and the fuel to carb line go to the inside port? Thank you.
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    1996 48 tilt release broke_How to gt it up?

    This motor is a 1996 J48ESLEDC. I see there is a short rod that the tilt release lever should be hooked to, but I don't know how it locks. There are two small holes on the side of the bracket about where I think this short rod ends. I've been trying to knock the big pin out at the bottom of the...
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    electolasis show through cold tar epoxy

    I was wondering how effective cold tar epoxy is on aluminum. After applying, a month or so later that white powder look of electolasis starting showing up. Thanks.
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    Sea King 3hp steering froze and float lock question

    The model is 15GG-9004. We found this motor at a garage sale and bought it for $10. After freeing everything else up we still can't get it to turn with the handle. Using PB Blaster and heat didn't work. From the looks of a diagram, th thrust washer and/or exhaust seal might be froze up. The...
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    Bad crankshaft seal or seals on 9.9?

    I am having the same problem with this '92 Johnson J10RENA as before. It won't get a 14' aluminum boat up on plane like it used to. How can I tell if the CS seals are bad? This motor got used about 3x in10 years and it probably sat in the Florida sun the rest of the time. I put 10-15 hours on...
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    Substitute carburetor for '92 9.9 ? warped

    As some of you already know I've been having trouble with this '92 Johnson 9.9 J10Rena for about two years. First it was the fuel pump. That got the power back but it wouldn't start using the choke. So I took it apart for the 15th time and reamed the holes with wire. Again idle only. That might...
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    Should choke plate open all the way with spring or vacuum?

    Hi I'm still having trouble getting this 9.9hp started so I cleaned the carb again. I noticed with the choke buttom all the way in, the choke plate wasn't open all the way. The springs on the side lever don't seem to do anything. Is it wupposed to work this way? Will the vacuum open it or...
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