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  1. oldboat1

    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    You are assuming that there is a leak, but you really need to be pressure testing first to confirm the presence of a leak, and -- importantly -- to find out where it is. This is a DIY job if you have a bicycle pump, a spray bottle and some dishwasher liquid.
  2. oldboat1

    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    ...but my reference to diesel engine soot is misleading. If your gearcase oil is getting fouled, the source could be from a past leak that allowed dirty nasties from the leg to enter. The source could also be from a current leak. Don't recall whether you pressure and vacuum tested the...
  3. oldboat1

    6 Gallon OMC Metal Fuel Tank

    has to be a 90 degree fitting of some kind up there, I would think -- condition unknown. Maybe you can find a cheap donor tank and use the top and and pick up assembly.
  4. oldboat1

    Ignition Shorting?

    You need a factory manual for your motor! That should be the starting point for trouble shooting and repairs.
  5. oldboat1

    lower unit identity

    What operation issues let you to replace all the seals?
  6. oldboat1

    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    Maybe the gearcase was not fully drained, giving you black oil soon after filling with clean. The diesel cars I drove for years had this feature -- not an issue of incomplete draining, but just soot in diesel engines. You might try filling the case with some inexpensive transmission oil to...
  7. oldboat1

    87 johnson 30 throttle help

    The first one is an old style, as pointed out. It is usable with the adjustable cables, however. Cable is placed vertically with the clip behind the adjustment wheel, then rotated in place with cable in the hooks. The clamp typically attaches to the pan of the motor. Second one is an old...
  8. oldboat1

    6 Gallon OMC Metal Fuel Tank

    Fuel hose suitable for all gasolines. Inside diameter = outside diameter of copper tube. Need rigidity of original copper tube, pickup at bottom of the tank. May need a hose clamp to complete the fix.
  9. oldboat1

    1959 johnson 50 super seahorse

    Might get a '59 kicker, 10 or 18 hp?
  10. oldboat1

    6 Gallon OMC Metal Fuel Tank

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  11. oldboat1

    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    The newest float valve needles have a black neoprene tip, which is intended to make for a better seal in the valve. But it can stick in the valve. So it comes with a small wire clip that hooks around a machined pimple on the needle, with the other end around the float arm (which lifts out the...
  12. oldboat1

    1971 18HP Evinrude Fastwin

    Domed caps expand when tapped into place. Some use nail polish as a last step to make sure there is a seal. Soak the top of that carb, with the nozzle in place.
  13. oldboat1

    Compression check

    Low, but might improve if you can get it up and running. My 9.9s are in the 120s. Might try another tester. Test with both plugs out, and pull it over until the needle stops rising. Note the reading. Throttle position is not a factor, btw.
  14. oldboat1

    1993 30hp Johnson - acceleration cut out

    Sounds like blocked h.s. jet, like Crosbyman suggests.
  15. oldboat1

    1989 evinrude 70hp not getting fuel

    Open up and soak carbs in solvent before detailed cleaning.
  16. oldboat1

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    Chance it's finding it's way down to the intake via the AV plate from the vent plug washer?
  17. oldboat1

    Converting 1979 25hp from pull start to electric start

    Note the solenoid -- need an outboard model: http://ww2.iboats.com/Electric-Starter-Solenoid/dm/cart_id.715127218--session_id.123736873--view_id.1532636
  18. oldboat1

    Converting 1979 25hp from pull start to electric start

    May help identify parts: http://ww2.iboats.com/25E79R/dm/view_id.1532662 not sure what "etc." means in your post, but compare to the parts list. Good luck with it.
  19. oldboat1

    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    Nicely done! Sounds pretty good to me. Might tweak the idle needle mix a little to dial it in -- think it might smooth out if just a tad leaner (clockwise). It's hard to tell if they are running on both cylinders, so might check that. (Pull off plug wires one at a time and see if there is a...
  20. oldboat1

    1971 18HP Evinrude Fastwin

    Consistently sharp, 1/4" spark on each, then. yes? If you already replaced points, condensers and coils, try readjusting points (0.020). Clean them first with some acetone on a piece of cardboard (matchbook cover works well). Wires and connectors might also be due. 7mm OD with wire inner core.
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