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    Prop pitch/size ?

    I know I should probably ask this in the Johnson/Evinrude forum but since it's on a pontoon I figured why not here! I have a 1982 50 hp Johnson on a 20' pontoon. I'm looking at replacing the prop. Whats on there now is a 13x11, it pushes pretty good with this one but I don't have a tach so I...
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    Can't figure it out

    I have a 1982 Johnson 50 hp I replaced the solenoid and the keyed ignition. Problem: started boat at the house several times no problem, went to the ramp started rode for about 20 minutes shut it down sat in the water for several hours went to leave, again, started right up. Cruised around for...
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    70 hp Evinrude?

    I can pick up this engine for $300 or less. The psi in each cylinder is 120, it turns over just don't know if it will start or much else besides it "looks" clean. Would the price make it worth messing with or would I nickle and dime myself to death trying to get it to run?
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    Max hp

    I have a 1982 pontoon built by J C Manufacturing. I currently have a 50 hp Johnson on there was wondering what would be the safest max I could go up to? There isn't any kind of plate on or around the transom for max hp or passengers. Was thinking of possibly a 70 hp? Thanks
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    Replacing keyed ignition

    I have a 1982 50 hp Johnson that I took out yesterday. It started up fine all day until I shut it off at the ramp to get the truck then I couldn't get it turn over. Checked wiring and connections everything was tight. The electric choke would engage but when I turned the key nothing. I was...
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    Toons exspanding?

    While on the trailer in the yard I can hear the toons make a sound as if someone just hit them with something. Was wandering if this is normal and caused by the toons heating and cooling in the sun? These are the older style toons "82" half round and flat on top.
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    Adding a tach

    Hi. I just purchased a 1982 pontoon boat with the same year Johnson 50 hp on it. I would like to add a tach to the boat so I can keep track of how good or bad its performing. I would like to know if there is a particular tach to buy and the pros and cons of instillation. Thanks in advance. Mark
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