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  1. 54bobby

    broken lower unit bolt

    hey guys, a friend of mine just snapped the head off of one of the lower unit bolts while installing a long shaft extension. the engine is a johnson 1969 25 hp. the bolt snapped with some sticking out. we got the lower off but when trying vice grips to remove the remaining bolt shaft, it started...
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    exhaust cover screws beating me down

    guys, i have all but 4 of the exhaust cover screws out. the 2 on the bottom, 1 on the right and 1 on the left. they're not budging PB blasted them for 2 days no go, ground the bevel off of a socket for a better fit, nope, got out my brake rotor set screw slap hammer, they just laughed it off...
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    montgomery ward

    ok, i was just given a 15 hp gale, montgomery ward engine. to my understanding that makes it an omc. can someone please help me out with year of production? model # GG8823A
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    neutral over reving

    guys, on my 69 sportster what ever holds the throttle from over revving from the tiller is not working. what is the over rev stop control on the 69 22 cuber?
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    Difference in 29 sportster models

    Guys, what is the difference in the 1969 25 hp evinrude sportsters? i have a 25902B and was just given a 25902D. Are they identical? Both are pull starters and short shafted. Nothing visual to me making them different.
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    69 25 hp sporster electric start bracket

    ok guys, i wanna install electric start on my sporty. i have the starter but am having trouble finding a part number for the bracket. there's a few on fleabay but pricey (2x what the starter cost) with all the starters around why can't i locate a reasonably priced electric start bracket? how...
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    69 25 hp evinrude milky plugs.

    so bare with me here. my 25 evinrude had a bad clutch dog. my engine has a split case so i did it myself. the entire engine was upside down during the r and r. next time out no top end power. she wanted to go but just couldn't. pulled the plugs on the water and they were soaked with fuel...
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    long shaft to short shaft

    hey guys, i just picked up a 1967 18 hp fast twin. she started on the 4th pull after sitting for at least 2 years. i'm gonna change out the wp and impeller but am curious as to what i would need to buy or scrounge up to convert her to a short shaft. are there quality used parts available for...
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    1969 25hp evinrude tiller parts

    guys, i have searched all the parts schematics on marine engine.com and i can't seem to find a parts diagrame for my tiller handle. i need the plastic twist handle as well as the red ring that has the start position written on it. can anyone help??
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    69 evinrude 25hp pull rope and recoil spring

    anyone have a schematic of a 69 25 evinrude sportster? i need a new pull rope and recoil thing a magiggy.
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    grease fittings

    guys, I have a 1969 25hp evinrude sportster. a couple of the grease fittings (where the tiller bends up, and under the throttle linkage gear) aren't accepting grease. can they be changed (doesn't look like they have a hex head) or can I clean them out some how? no matter how hard I press the gun...
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    Plug compatability

    guys, will champion J6C plugs perform in my 1969 25 hp sportster? what would be the difference in the J4C as compared to the J6C plugs? I do a lot of crabbing and I run traps so there is quite a bit of low speed inbetween pulling the traps but I also like to run wot to and from my spots.
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    1969 25hp sportster diagram

    hey guys, does anyone have a diagram or a link to one for the above engine? I need a bolt that holds the air filter to the carb and I would also like to replace some other bolts that have the heads rusting. while I have your attention, are the grease fittings replaceable and if so, what size?
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    cowl gasket

    guys, where/who can I get the cowling gasket for my 1969 25hp evinrude sportster?
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    69 25hp evinrude gasket question

    the cowling on my sportster needs a new gasket. she really rattles when running at low speed but if you put your hand on it, she quiets right down to normal. the cowl is a little loose but I see no adjustments so i'm assuming it's the gasket. I have searched a couple parts sites and it seems to...
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    synthetic blend 2 stroke oil.

    will the new synthetic blend evinrude/johnson (super premium TC-W3) oil be safe to use in my 1969 25hp evinrude sportster? are there any benifits to this oil?
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    spark plug question

    i just removed the old plugs from my 1969 25 hp eninrude sportster and found that they are J8C's. i replaced them with J4C's. what is the correct plug for this engine. also, what would be the difference in performence in the 2 plugs? last year was the first this engine has been in the water in...
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    1969 sportster

    looking for a link to buy a new face plate for a 1969 25hp evinrude sportster. the cowl plate with the 25 on it. need the part number.
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    repainting engine cover

    i am repainting my 69 25 hp evinrude sportster using rattle cans. question is, how to finish it? i now have 3 coats each of the blue and white. should i now sand? and with what grit? and then clear? then sand with 1000 grit again? this is new to me. i also have era corect decals to put on it...
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    69 25hp evinrude winterising

    i read in the owners manual to squirt a lubricating rust inhibitor into the carb while running until the enging stalls. i did this using wd40 but the enging wouldn't quit running. i disconected the fuel line and continued running and squirting untill the fuel was used up. then pulled the cord...
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