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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    The lqke I sailed on is bigger than Holland by about 20,000 square kilometers.-----I have done a lot of sailing.----You should be able to steer if boat is moving.----Why not repair the inboard ?
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    Find a motor dedicated for sailboat work.-------Johnson / Evinrude made them.--------Had a 10" extension / electric start / battery charging / low pitch prop with big blades.----Could be adapted for controls.-----A custom bracket might be needed to mount one.-----Many newer 4 strokes now offer...
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    New to me 1970

    Model # of the motor ??-----And does the tell tale hose come off the side of the block ?-----Or off the top of the block?----At any rate install the latest water pump kit 432955 before your first fishing adventure.
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    JOHNSON 55 HP TILT PIN QUESTION

    Tilt motor up.-----Insert pin.----See what happens.
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    No longer made in USA

    It happens slowly.----One day people will realize.------The electric vehicle craze is somewhat similar.----People will say ---" really nice but I can not afford one.-------Take a trip to ---Mackinac Island----See how things can be for many people.
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    No longer made in USA

    Your government in some ways has made it too difficult to stay in business in the USA.-----And factories have been moved offshore.------These cheap goods are of no use to anyone who does not have a job.-------And look at this fact.-----Somebody the other day said.------A college education will...
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    Motor weight question..

    I am putting a 1974 model 40 Johnson on a boat this summer.-----Weight is listed at about 140 LBS
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    1978 70hp Stinger Outboard

    Parts can be found.----But you need to know where to look and have some patience.-----Compression test should be done before you hand over the beer tokens.
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    1990's Evinrude 70 horse

    The decals / cowling would make it a 96 or 97 model I believe.
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    Motor weight question..

    Some older motors are in fact lighter in weight than newer motors.
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    Prop spin

    Poster will try another prop or report what was found with the gear oil I think.
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    Why Oil Injection?

    On an E-tec the oil is NOT mixed with the gasoline.-----And I believe other direct injection 2 stokes do NOT mix oil with the gasoline.
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    Those 6 HP are one the best / simples most reliable they ever made.----One weakness is the bearing surface on the driveshaft / bushing above the pinion gear.-----Make sure you use the proper oil.
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    Evinrude 25 Lean sneeze

    What do you mean by " discolored " on rods?-----I do not see an issue with rods at all.---Explain " adhesive wear "----Never heard the term before.----Scored pistons ?-----That might be the issue.----Remove the pistons and post pictures.
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    2003 Johnson hours

    Yes . that motor was built by Suzuki.
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    2003 Johnson hours

    A local Suzuki dealer or BRP dealer might help on this.
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    2003 Johnson hours

    Doubt it can be done.----Do you have a model # of it.-----Is this a 4 stroke or 2 stroke motor ?
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    Evinrude 25 Lean sneeze

    Pictures are needed.----You took the crankcase apart to change the seals?----What do piston skirts look like ?
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    Johnson 55 hp year i.d.

    Dealers want to make a sale I suppose.----Crankcase and cylinder head on this 55 HP appear to be the same part # as 40 HP models.----Easy to look up.
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    JOHNSON 55 HP TILT PIN QUESTION

    whole----hole.----Sorry could not resist.-----Best to post some pictures of the set up----Looked at a couple of normal midsections here.-----Your set-up may well be custom.
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