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    Rich Lean Mixture Dial on front of Johnson

    I have a 50 hp Johnson from 1970 *I believe, it's the 50 anniversary edition. Anyways, it just had a total carb rebuild by a mechanic. Running great now; however, there is a dial at the front of the motor that says rich/ lean. When putting on the tarp to cover the boat I bumped it out of...
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    Should I hydrofoil on a Tri-hull?

    I have a 50 hp Johnson from 1970 on an old tri hull boat. It's slow to plane, but engine runs great. Should I add a hydrofoil? Would it be helpful--- are they tough to install? If anyone knows of a good one at a good price to purchase can you provide a link? Thanks all, wasn't sure if these...
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    HEAVY oxidation, Fiberglass Restorer failed. What next?

    I tried to follow many threads already started on this topic. I used Fiberglass restorer and rubbed in one test area on this 40 year old fiberglass boat, with no luck. I have BON AMI, steel wool, vaseline, all the stuff that is mentioned. My question is... can I use steel wool combined with...
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    Old boat trailer needs new tires. A few questions for a trailer dummie.

    1. Size are 4.80-12. Can I install these myself? If so, do you just use a car hoist? 2. Any name brand places install them for you like a Discount Tire? 3. Should I get just the tires or the tire with the wheel attached? 4. Can you point me to some decent ones at a good price or where...
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    Boats and rain...

    So I'm almost embarrassed to post this question, but I saw someone else post something similar and it got me thinking. I have had for the past month my old 1970s tri hull (no carpet, fiberglass only) boat sitting out at the mechanics shop with a 50 hp outboard Johnson. Plus is unplugged of...
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    Wow... Check out this launch video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FshOpPqj88&feature=related Guy backs in way too far in a 2 wheel drive pick-up truck, then is saved by a jet ski.
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    From Synthetic 2 Cycle Oil to Regular 2 cycle?

    Will this hurt an old outboard motor? What if a small amount is mixed in a 6 gallon tank. I.e. stop at gas station pick up some while fueling up, they have regular, but 2 gallons left are synthetic?
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    Scrap the old engine and buy this one?

    So, many of you may have been reading about my saga with the 1970s 50 hp Johnson. It's been in the shop since day one and the repairs are mounting. Started with carbs, now it's running on 1 cylinder (with good compression though). Should I cut my losses and make an offer on this Johnson...
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    Mechanic rebuilt carbs after stalling in gear, now runs but won't plane out.

    He said it's like he's not getting power from a cylinder. He's going to have to go deeper into it. It's a 1970s 50 Johnson. He has no idea what it could be and either do I. He completely rebuilt the carbs and that was $200, on a $750 boat. I just can't keep dumping money into this old boat...
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    A fuel question... I did a carburetor 'no no'.

    Hello All, terrific forums here. My first post, but I plan to stick around a long time. Anyways, I have an old Evinrude / Johnson 2 cylinder motor. I think I did the ultimate 'fuel' no no. Basically, I bought a winterized boat from a guy that sat for 2 seasons. I think what he did was add...
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