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  1. JohnnyGuy

    1975 Evinrude 2hp - Hasn't been run in 10 years - Model 2502D

    Hi All, My brother-in-law and I co-own a 12' tinner with a '76 15hp Johnson as our main source of power. My brother-in-law was recently given his grandfather's '75 2hp Evinrude. We plan to use this on the boat as a kicker for when we're trolling. The motor hasn't been run in over 10 years...
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    74-76 15hp Spark Plug Recommendations

    Hey all, Having done lots of reading on the subject it seems that there is differing opinions on the subject based on the way the motor is used and regional environmental (temperature, altitude, etc...) conditions. Leeroy's page makes note of using Champion plugs and NGK (B6HS, BR6HS and B7HS)...
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    Questions about possible 82 Johnson 2hp purchase

    Was looking in local classifieds and an 82 Johnson 2hp became available. The owner is asking $130 obo. It apparently has new bottom end seals. However its mentioned that the motor starts then stalls and doesnt reach full RPM's. What do you more experienced guys think the culprit of the above...
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    Intermittent Pull Start Issue (pinion not engaging on starter pulley)

    I have a 76 15hp Johnson. As purchased the pull cord is not tight to the lower cowl, it hangs loose approximately 3-4 inches. We were experiencing intermittent issue with the pinion gear not engaging (or running up the splines of) the starter pulley to engage the flywheel. When this happened...
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    76 Johnson 15hp "Lurching"

    Finally got my new to me 12ft tinner with 76 15 out this week. It was a little hard to start at first the bulb takes alot of pumping. It was stalling out while trolling every so often. Then we (my brother in law and I) experienced a drop in piwer yesterday morning. I pulled the plugs to have a...
  6. JohnnyGuy

    Should I be using Non-Ethanol Fuel and SeaFoam

    Hey all, My brother restores and work on lots of OLD Lawn Boy's from the 50's, 60's, 70's etc... He has always told me to use non-ethanol premium fuel in my two strokes as the ethanol in the fuel tends to leave a "gummy" residue and has the tendency to build up gunk and clog the carb, etc... I...
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    Water Pump Housing to Plate Sealant?

    Hi all, I will be installing a water pump kit on my new-to-me 76 Johnson 15hp this weekend. I've watched lots of videos and have done lots of reading. So far I have come up with the following: Water Pump Housing 3M 847 Water Pump Housing Plate OMC Gasket Sealing Compound (I'll be using...
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    76 Johnson 15hp - Water Pumping? Previous Overheat?

    Hey all, First time poster, long time lurker. I FINALLY got myself a boat. Picked up an older 12ft Tinner with a 1976 Johnson 15hp on a trailer for a good deal... I barrel tested it when I picked it up. It started up nicely, shifted into both gears nicely, revved up nicely. I didn't notice any...
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