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  1. Chrisravosa36

    Evinrude Shakes at Idle in Neutrul, but not in gear...

    The 69' Evinrude, runs alright, doesn't like to idle very much. When I started her a few weeks ago, It idled fine, just doesnt like to go very low. Now when I put it in neutral, it "surges" seems like a back and forth sound, every few seconds. Engine shakes alot. I doubt it is normal, and would...
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    Evinrude Cut-Out Switch Wiring

    Got a big twin 69, Had to pull the exhaust gaskets, therefor had to take off the cutout switch to get the last bolt. So, being the idiot I am I forgot to take before pictures. Yes, I ordered a manual, but it wont be here for a while... I believe there are 3 different wires Im not sure where they...
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    69' 40hp Smoke In Cowling

    Again, another problem with this motor....I have developed smoke in the cowling.. I replaced the shift link seal, and fixed up another seal (the lardge one that goes to the powerhead) I used rollofoam, zip ties and alot of 5200. Jerry rigged it, but its a good seal! Still getting the smoke...
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    1969 Evinrude 40hp Lower Unit

    Hi yall. I ran into ANOTHER problem with my evinrude 40hp....The shifting yoke phillips bolt get stuck, so I drilled the head out. The drill slipped and the bit chew right threw the aluminum within 2 seconds. Rookie move. I could just get a new lower skeg, but I found a whole unit for 65$. He...
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    Cable Controls Housing Removal (Type 400)

    I ordered a new pair of type 400 control cables, old ones broke and no longer work. I look them out of the controls, and I got the cables alone. Now I have to get the end housings odd, no clue how this works. I messed with them for a little big earlier, got nothing. (that image is not mine, that...
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    Flame Arrestor for Outboards?

    I realize that inboards are required to have one, but not outboards. Im wondering if this is something I should worry about? Also with this motors, if there was a backfire, would it be best to have a pressure tank? Id think because there is no oxygen in the pressurized tank the fumes cannot...
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    1969 Evinrude 40hp Compression and Water Pump.

    As some might know, I got another motor... a 69' evinrude 40hp. Im happy with it. I started it up in the barrel today, ran great, look about 5 - 15 second trys to get it started. It ran good after that. It was queit like you all said! I only ran it for about 6 mins before it was pumping very...
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    Buying a 1976 Evinrude 40hp

    As some of you know, I just finished up with my 50hp Johnson. I was going to put her on the boat but it was just to big. I sent her away today, scoring some nice profit! I am going to take a look at a 40hp Johnson (65lbs lighter!) I just need to prepare myself and get some advice from you all...
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    How to add "description" to your posts.

    Hello, I want to add one of those descriptions to all of my posts. Im talking about below your posts, you can type stuff, and add pictures of your boats. Do you unlock this at a certain rank? Thanks!! l...
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    Cable Steering Motor on Teleflex Boat?

    Hello, I purchased a 1973 Evinrude 40hp Today, I am working on a 1973 MFG carefree, which I had intentions on using a teleflex motor with it. BUT now I need some kind of conversion kit, I bought the steering already, installed it and it works good. Just dont know how I'm going to hook it up. I...
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    Upper Crank Bearing Problem!?!?!?!?

    Hi, I am having alot of trouble with this 74' Johnson 50hp I got. First off, I rebuilt it new rings, and seals. I put it all pack together, worked fine. I forgot to put the upper crank seal in. I cranked it before the seal with the starter and it flew like a top with the plugs in! (I didnt start...
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    How to tighten flywheel nut? Motor 2 stroke Oil Question?

    Im just about ready to test out my johnson 50hp Ive been working on for 4 months, I asked some questions in a previous thread with no response. Id figure id ask them again here. How would I stop the flywheel from moving when I am tourqueing the nut? I was thinking putting it in gear and putting...
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    Bearings Needed! L44643?

    Hello, Im am looking to get some new bearings for my old tee need trailer, the old ones are garbage. I cant seem to find the diameter of these bearings. I dont have a micrometer. When I look them up , I found on eon amazon, but it was a single bearing. The inner bearing is L44643 and the outer...
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    74 Johnson 50hp Starter/Solenoid Problems

    HI Im having problems with my motor again,I put on the starter solenoid, connected all the leads to the battery and the right spots on the solenoid. Tried testing the starter, nothing even worked, I had matched the wiring diagram in the factory manual, everything was correct. I took the old...
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    Another Project Boat? Quick Cash?

    Hi, Im looking to invest into a quick project. My granfather offered to sell me his 14ft Aluminum Boat, Trailer and Motor. All I know is that It did run at one point, his son (my uncle) took the carb off to fix it and lost it. Its a 25hp 1975 - 1980's im presuming. The trailer is in decent...
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    Which gasket to use? 74' Johnson 50hp

    Hi, i ordered the OMC Powerhead Kit for the 1974 johnson 50hp, It came with two gaskets for the reeds, which one should I use? The gasket kit didn't come with any instructions or tips. In the manual it shows the thick one without the hole in the middle for it, just wanted to double check that..
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    Johnson Honing Cylinders (#2)

    I just bought a new hone, it cost me 30$ on amazon, its rated for 2in to 7in bores and has 4 inch stones and I cannot seem to get the stones past the fuel and air mixture ports in the cylinder wall. the stones just get stuck and stuff. ANy tips? Its a 74' Johnson. Should I put something in the...
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    Johnson Piston Serial# Not Found?!?

    1974 Johnson 50hp - I found this number on the bottom piston when i took it out, same as the top. When I looked it up it just showed 1 listing for ebay. Im looking to see if this is a standard piston or if it .30 over. 318900 - 2 Thanks!
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    MFG Carefree Transom?!

    13'6" Runabout 50hp Overpower? Hi, Im planning on putting the 1974 johnson 50hp on the back of the 73' MFG Carefree. Its legal in my state, but I want to make sure its safe. Its rated max.30hp. The years before this were all rated for 40hp, but when MFG sold its company over to cresiliner, they...
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    OMC Gasket Sealer? OEM Parts?

    I had a question about OEM Parts and gasket sealers, some people said you dont need it but others say you do, is this true? I bought a head gasket set of my 1974 Johnson 50hp and I was wondering if I need this sealer or not? If so were can I find the right sealant?
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