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    Looper or Crossflow 140?

    Looper or Crossflow? I have a 1977 Evinrude 140 Mod 140735S How Can I tell if its a crossflow or looper? Also what Does the S at the end of the Ser number stand for? Thanks
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    Mystery Motor??

    Ok I have been over all the charts I could find and I cant ID this Johnson This is a 3 cyl 70 HP Judging by the coils and pack its a 1970's motor The Plate is marked Ser J0001078 Mod 70443-M No power trim and looks like a 20" shaft Im guessing its a 1978 70 HP but I cant match these...
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    Wiring an 85 Force 1987?

    I have a 1987 Force 85 HP Mod 856X78 Ser 4185 I do not have controls or wiring harness for the motor. But I want to test run it and evaluate the motor before spending money on a wiring harness. I have 2 questions 1. Can I connect fuel and earmuffs and start this thing with no wiring harness...
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    Force Merc Compatable lower unit?

    Is a 1996 Force 70 HP lower unit compatable with a Mercury ? This is the later model (Force By Mercury) with the merc ignition. Or is there a compatablity chart Cross ref somewhere? Thanks
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    4 Cyl Evinrude Fuel system problem

    I have a model 85ETLR78C early 80's Evinrude V4. Has spark on all 4 cyl. Will run momentarily on a shot of starter fluid. I have had the carbs off several times cleaned them top to bottom. Even replaced the needle valves and brass seats. The best it will do is spit a few RPM's on gas. I do...
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    Wiring a test key switch

    I have a 40 HP Johnson Book says 1980 J40Eccs G7723334 It has the wiring harness cut about 3 feet out of the outboard. This wire harness attaches via a big red plug to another big red plug on the motor. I have an OMC key switch. What I want to do is make a test jack so I can test run the...
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    Honda 50 Smoking

    I recently obtained a Model BF50A 4 stroke honda outboard approx 1996-1997. I have started the motor up and performed a compression test 104, 90, 104 Manual says they need to be within 25% so they are well within specs. I performed the tune up per my service manual. The motor seems to run...
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    Crossflow lowers

    What year motors will the V6 Crossflow Lower units fit? (The ones from The Hump backed motor) Will they fit all the 90 degree motors including the loopers? Thanks
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    Crossflow lower

    What year motors will the V6 Crossflow (The Hump backed motor) Lower units fit? Thanks
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    Which lower unit V6

    Do all the 90 degree lower units fit all the 90 degree powerheads? Or do the looper and crossflow require different lowers. Also is there an Easy way to identify a looper lower unit?
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    Trouble pulling a cobra drive

    I purchased a cobra drive that someone cut out of a boat with hopes of using the drive. I have the whole drive with a chunk of transom between the transom plate and gimbal housing drive and everything still attached. Heres my Dilema.. I removed the nuts holding the lower gearcase and it will...
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    Can I use this prop

    I have a 1985 SeaKing 15 HP built by Chrysler. When I got it there was a broken 8 X 8 1/4 10 spline plastic pin prop. I can't find a metal prop anywhere and I dont want a plastic prop it will just break in the indian river here on the oyster bottoms. I found this prop on ebay and was...
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    85 Sea King 15 Propeller

    I need a Propeller for a sea king 1985 15 HP Mod VWB 52122 I know its made by Chyrsler. Anyone know were to find one?
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    86 force lower unit question

    I pulled the lower unit off of an 86 force 115 today. The unit is very clean fresh water use only. It's housing is excellent. The oil in it appears very clean. I can turn the drive shaft by hand and then shift it and the unit shifts appropriately. What I noticed is it takes a lot more effort to...
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    What the Heck Are these Gearcases from?

    OK I purchased a 115 HP motor off of a guy real cheap but a condition of the the deal is I had to clean out these Johnson/Evinrude lower units too. Im thinking I could sell some of them or trade them for parts that I do need for my project on maybe craigs list or something. Researching what a...
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    72 Evinrude 50 backspitting out carbs

    My 72 Evinrude 50 is backspitting fuel and air out both carbs. I pulled the intake manifold and popped out the reed valve bodies. They look fine. can they be bad and not look bad? Also I notice someone made the gasket from goop on the intake manifold. Honestly I never noticed any leaking of any...
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    1972 Evinrude 50 electic shift Thermostat?

    Been getting the old girl goig and thanks for the help here and there to everyone that has given advise. One of the last few problems is there appears to be no water coming out of the tell tale. I have replaced the impeller but Im thinking it may need a full waterpump kit. I looked the manual...
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    Replace Rebuld Starter motor?

    1972 50 HP Evinrude Electric shift Mod# 50273 C Have checked and rechecked grounds and leads. Filed everything to make good metal to metal contact. Battery reads 12.4 v on my multimeter. Engine cranks like mad with plugs out with good spark. With Plugs in engine cranks like mad for about 10...
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    Testing electric shift

    Electric shift question. Have a 1972 Electric shift 50 HP. Before I get into the work of getting this old girl going I wanted to make sure the major componets are sound. Otherwise it becomes another parts heap. Powerhead checks out good for compression etc. Currently you can grab the prop...
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    72 50 HP Evinrude Diode and Lead assembly

    Recently purchased a 72 Electric shift evinrude. Trying to put togeather a nightmare of wiring. Where is the Diode and lead assy? And could somone please explain what it does? Sorry my books show it in the diagram but no picture and no info. Thanks Chuck
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