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  1. Vic.S

    Need red rtv for thermostat housings?

    torque vs bolt size
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    Johnson 6hp Seahorse, 6R75R, revs up and dies

    The low speed needle should come to a fairly fine point. See attached picture. If it only ends in a blunt tip then maybe the end is broken off and now stuck in the orifice
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    Guys I'm Stumped on Charging. Need Help!!

    It is very unlikely that the rectifier will be any good if the battery has been connected with the polarity reversed.. It will have been fried almost instantly The stator coils may also have been damaged. The diagram below shows the circuit of a 4 wire rectifier You need to test each of the 6...
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    Johnson 4 hp Carb not sucking fuel

    Ive answered this I am sure on another forum You should be able to blow gently into the fuel inlet if the carb bowl is empty When you say "pin" you are referring to the float needle valve? Part of #12 in the diagram below If so make sure it is fitted pointed end into the seat and that it is...
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    Questions about priming bulbs

    I've often seen advice on here that a priming bulb should be held pointing upwards or "at the sky". Does it really make any difference or will they work just as well pointing at the ground . They have little valves in them. Does any one know what these valves are like?. Id always assumed they...
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    Pump impeller installation

    We often see suggestions that when a pump impeller is installed it should be installed so that the vanes are folded in the correct direction to take account of the direction of rotation Is this really important or will the vanes flip over as soon as the engine is started if the impeller has...
  7. Vic.S

    Cannot Identify Unique Gearcase Extension

    My Yachtwin has exhaust outlets in the extension . The normal outlet above the prop is plugged
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    81 Evinrude outboard. Water circulation issue

    The picture attached shows the joint where the water pump is located. Water must cover it by several inches I dont know about any hole on the forward side of the shaft 6" below the power head but the exhaust back pressure port is at about that height on the aft face of the exhaust housing. Also...
  9. Vic.S

    carb drain plug

    This is what the drain screw looks like. I guess it is 1/4" or 5/16" long The washer is a fibre washer
  10. Vic.S

    Gear case level and drain screws

    Sometimes one sees socket head ( Allen type) drain/ level screws in the parts lists but most seem to have slotted heads Anyone any idea why socket headed screws are not universally used.
  11. Vic.S

    Lower unit gear oil change on 63 johnson 40hp super seahorse

    What I found in the Parts lists It seems much more sensible than a slotted head screw
  12. Vic.S

    66 Evinrude 80 Hp Missing part

    Sorry tried to do something that did not work.Hopefully this will But its only a snip from the parts diagram. You can go there yourself .
  13. Vic.S

    compression tests

    It is frequently suggested that a compression test is performed as a basic diagnostic tool. Usually questions here are about 2 strokes .Is the compression test equally valid as a basic diagnostic test for 4 strokes? My first thoughts are that probably even more so given the possibility of...
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    Pull Starter Springs

    Its a double wound spring ?? Does this mean the OP's spring has broken into two parts, inner and outer sections Thats actually a 1972 model but makes no difference AFAIK It sounds as though you need a new spring # 3 in the diagram, Part number 0314500 ( around $70 ) If I am right about...
  15. Vic.S

    It seems to be working better

    The forums seem to be working better now.
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    If it gets any slower

    Vic: It will take a little longer to load posts and replies if the forum continues to be slow. Please try to be patient and KNOW that there is a team of people working extremely hard to resolve the problem created by the software designers, NOT iboats. If you are feeling frustrated, and wish...
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    Able to post without error message today

    As title. For the first time since the so called upgrade I have been able to post without getting the database error message.although still a little slow. Fixed at last i hope
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    9.9 2000 4 stroke charge question

    The red lead is the battery positive connection but I think for the regulator to function correctly the purple wire will have to be connected.. I believe it is the sensing connection and leaving it disconnected is probably part of the reason you are seeing such a high output voltage, However...
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    Just testing how Photobucket works on these forums

    Clickable thumbnail? Full sized picture? No link back to album? Original
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    Beware the perils of silicone sealants

    I thought I would share the picture below with you. An internet forum acquaintance is working on a 1982 4hp and has taken the power head off to investigate lack of cooling water flow. He found that it had obviously been off before and reftted using the old gasket and lashings of silicone...
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