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    Outboard Motors Corporation outboard model number?

    A 3 HP or 35 HP ?-----Model #------Pictures help narrow it down.====Sounds like it is from the 1930's
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    Kill Switch help

    When key is turned to OFF----The 2 " m " terminals are connected.----When your kill switch / lanyard is activated the 2 wires on it would connect the 2 " m " terminals.----Not much to it really.
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    Riddle me this Batman.....

    I had a couple of beers today !----A celebration of sorts.-----When I was in high school they taught me algebra.----They said " you have to know this stuff ".-----So today was day 18,143 since high school and I have never used algebra !!
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    Riddle me this Batman.....

    You would have put in 4 gallons of concentrate and 3-1/2 of water.----Total is 7.5 gallons.----Me thinks it is 53.333333 % mixture now.
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    Looking at this Chieftain 21ft, what questions should I ask?

    Aluminum boats in big waves flex more than you would think.------Leads to loose rivets.----Make sure main bilge pump is good.-----You might install a back up pump too.
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    89 Force Tilt/Trim Pump

    Sounfds like the correct torque for a 10-24NC screw.
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    can someone help me identify this motor

    Well maybe the lower cowling was replaced.----Maybe the model # plate was changed.----Maybe the midsection was changed.----More pictures might identify it in a heart beat !
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    Yamaha F300 lower unit

    SEI-----Aftermarket may appeal to you.----Cheaper than a rebuild.
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    can someone help me identify this motor

    That would be a 1959 Evinrude model 35 HP.-----But you never know what was done to it.----Parts between Johnson / Evinrude interchanged readily.------More pictures will quickly determine what you have.
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    can someone help me identify this motor

    Find the model # plate above transom clamps below lower cowling.----About a 1960 / 61 model.----Do a complete evaluation before spending any beer tokens.----Look through flyweel inspection hole for condition of coils.----Needs new impeller before first launch.
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    1960 Evinrude 18HP 15032 Starter Bracket

    Generally the same bracket used on the 22 cube 18 / 20 / 25 HP from 1960 to 76.----Note that it is the 22 cube model.-----For some sellers everything fits !----Your location ?-----Saw a 20 at an ---aomci-----meet for $200 as is including electric start and that cable ( big $$$ ) rare...
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    Replace points with cd 1976 Evinrude 35

    Not sure if I would let that fellow work on one of my motors.----Just a lot of guessing on his part.
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    A new ( correct ) factory solenoid is $40.00------Used from 1967 to 2006 and on many models.-----In stock every where. !!!
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    I clearly stated that you have the wrong solenoid !!----It connects on the FACTORY SOLENOID !!----Perhaps not the one you have.-----The shop sold you one that " works " and did not take the time to get you a factory one.----Hard to understand since these factory solenoids were the same for about...
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    1983 Mercury 90HP outboard (3carbs) Bogs out when hot

    Tried opening low speed mixture screws, yes or no ?----Or perhaps you think that can't be the problem here ??
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    67 Johnson 40 HP electric shift wiring

    Fact your motor has an older starter on it.----I do not believe the 67 electric shift left the factory with a painted white recoil !!-----The factory solenoid had 2 small terminals.-----One got 12 volts from ignition switch.-----Other one ended up at the safety switch and grounded there if...
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    Replace points with cd 1976 Evinrude 35

    I think it is the classic " lean sneeze "-----On these 2 stroke engines.----A much mis-understood / mis diagnosed occurrance on them.
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    1999 Johnson 35hp 3 cylinder

    If the oil injection , mixer , oil tank is on this motor get rid of it and throw it away.-----Install a new impeller.----Mix at 50:1 in the gas tank.
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    Replace points with cd 1976 Evinrude 35

    I would say it is a carburetion issue.-----Open low speed mixture 1/4 turn and test run.----And most important make sure throttle plate is synchronized and opening at the correct time.----Many years of this ignition system show the same driver coil for manual and electric start.
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    Some will argue.----I have never found a 40 year old aluminum head that was flat.----Easy to correct so that head gasket will be properly compressed on install.
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