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  1. JimS123

    What would you put in a small outboard repair kit?

    It was a very hot day and both engines had just undergone their 5 year major service. The main engine failed. No problem, right? Just drop the kicker and just go home a little slower. As I primed the fuel bulb, gasoline went spraying all over the place. The $3 plastic fuel filter cracked in...
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    Proper Johnson decal sets

    It varied by year and by HP. In a given year one HP model may be different from another HP, and a given HP may vary from year to year. To compound things, there were USA and Canadian versions. Some decal vendors only supply a single version that covers several years. If you want to replace a...
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    What would you put in a small outboard repair kit?

    I don't know the year or model of your motor, so some of these things might not be necessary... - fuel filter - shear pins for the prop - spare rope pull in case the recoil breaks
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    Tee Nee trailer

    IBoats sells rollers. Just measure them and buy the same size.
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    Trailer Question/Advice.

    Here's a "proper" BW trailer. The bunks are more than half the length of the boat, thus they support the hull with nothing extra needed toward the bow. The center roller (may be hard to see in the pic) is not needed for support, per se', but it keeps the boat guided right down the center and...
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    Trailer Question/Advice.

    Boston Whaler's specification for the optimum boat trailer is to have bunks in the back and full keel rollers down the centerline. Full rollers are not approved because they can damage the hull in places other than the keel. Your "custom" trailer looks more like a rube goldberg setup to me...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    Pic 20 is a casting number for that particular part, not the whole motor. Pic 24 indeed shows the model and serial numbers. Unfortunately, I can only make out a few letters. (great picture by the way) It's soft metal and it looks like some of the letters were sanded away. Regardless, if you...
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    Tohatsu 25hp vs 30hp? Repower

    IMHO, displacement is the key. These 2 motors have the same block. The specs show that the 30 is getting 5 more HP due to the increased RPM. BTDT. In the past my experience is that going to higher RPMs with the same motor provided an insignificant improvement. If the cost differential is...
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    Tee Nee trailer

    The classic TeeNees were yellow, as yours. Around 1970 they were silver. So, your in the 50's - 60's year range. When they went out of business, unlike some other classic companies, they apparently got rid of all their records. They are hard to research now. EDIT - some more googling and I...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    Here's what its supposed to look like...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    No, its not off topic, its 100% ON topic. You TALKED about parts and an owners manual. Knowing the exact year and model will give you that access. The paint reference was to show you HOW to get the info. Someone painted over the numbers. They are right in front of your face. If I had the...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    I'm guessing its an Evinrude Mate. It obvious that it has been painted. On the port side of the mounting bracket, just aft of the pivot point is where the ID plate should be. Its about 3/4" tall by 2 1/2" long. I can't tell if the plate is there or not. Carefully remove some paint. The...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    Manuals are readily available going back many years. What is the make and model?
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    I bought it on EBay since IBoats didn't carry it. Moeller markets them. Brass 3 or 4-way valve. You'll plug the ports you don't need. Fittings over the counter at Home Depot. Buy bulk hose to match what you have. You can mount it sideways on the combing just above the tank
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    Well that's a whole nuther story. I have 2 tanks just like that in my Whaler, and the storage positions look about the same. My straps have a simple hook, so connecting and disconnecting is a breeze. I have both tanks permanently connected and switch with a simple marine 4 position switch...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    As a total aside to this thread, how do you get such good pictures? Type of camera? MP size? Settings? Lighting?
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    Is the space vented? Show us a pic of your setup.
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    1989 Chrysler Conqueror

    It hasn't been used for more than 10 years. Not a very popular boat even when new. At that age chances are it has rotten innards, in which case $2K is too high. It needs a complete inspection.
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    Your port hole idea sounds like the best plan.
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    Fuel Sending Unit Question

    The beauty of a portable tank is that you can remove it and drain it for Winter storage, plus its much easier to refill because you don't have to take the whole boat to the gas station. Adding a fuel sending unit will encumber the tank's utility. I believe that sending units are available, but...
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