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  1. DamianJP

    Source for rebuild parts

    Hey guys Just came across a site close to me for rebuild kits is this a good source for a kit? http://www.powerheadexchange.com/ click johnson/evinrude and it will list whats in the kit. 2 cylinder kit Im looking at. Thanks, DamianJP
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    Cheaper bolts and fasteners, can it be done?

    Hello In my search of saving money on this 'project' I was looking to find bolts,washers, nuts ect. cheaper than the price of the outboard places were charging. Like up to $2 to $3 per bolt and such. So I went to my local fastener place called 'Broward Bolt'. Told him the deal and that it was...
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    Anyone seen this before?

    Hey guys When I went to take 8 bolts out to get the powerhead off this 1 bolt was a PITA to turn and broke off. Ive since then welded some length to it and got it out with vise grips. When I got it out I noticed a small hole from what it looks like when they bored the hole for the bolt in the...
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    Rebuilding a 1977 Evinrude 55HP 55773D

    Im attempting a rebuild on my Dad's 1977 Evinrude 55HP 55773D. I have the manual for the motor, a OEM one but I would like to get 'Real world' experience/advice and tips on how to do this the right way the 1st time and smoothly. I have some questions about a rebuild.I have pics this time to...
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    Powerhead bolt material

    Hello I had 1 powerhead bolt snap on me, but have a small amount coming out of the hole so I wanted to have a buddy weld a nut on to back it out. I had it soaking it with PBlaster and CRC Freeze-out alternating days/nights for almost a week now. My questions are.. 1)What type of metal is the...
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    Crankcase Spaghetti Seal

    Hey guys I know I need 3M#847 sealant and a Spaghetti seal, because the cylinder side has a "channel" for it. I can't find a place to order the seal, where can I find it? DamianJP
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    Questions about a rebuild

    I have some questions about a rebuild.I have pics this time to help make it more neat and more to the point. First is this a bad thing, the wrist pin on this one piston moves freely. Top crank bearing housing Can I rebuild this roller bearing with new needle bearings , oil seal and other...
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    1977 Evinrude 55HP 55773 D same as 1976 Evinrude 55hp 55673 E?

    Hey guys Found a guy near me who has a 1976 Evinrude 55HP 55763E . My motor I have now is a 1977 Evinrude 55HP 55773D I looked at the schematics and all look the same. And I wanted to know if and how many parts will be interchangable and what would be diffrent about these two engines. Did...
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    Right way to remove a connecting rod bolt(s)?

    Hey guys Iv'e got the crankcase cracked open and have soaked the connecting rod bolts for about 1 hour with PB. I have a nice snug fitting 12 point 5/16 and wanted to know how to remove it the right way without breaking them? BTW to remove the pistons they cant come out the front of the case...
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    Replacing Bearings and Rings

    Hey guys Im still working with my 1977 55HP Evinrude , slow going but making small progress. To bring you up to speed please read this forum to give you an idea of what I'm doing. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=470721&highlight=DamianJP Got the head off and starting to think of...
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    Struggling with powerhead removal

    Hey guys Ive done some searching in these forums and also see other people having trouble with removing the power head. Its a 1977 55hp Evinrude and its giving me problems. I made a makeshift A frame with a chain pulley and its not poping off. I tried to heat the seam between the adapter plate...
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    Piston play, what should I do?

    Hey guys Well I'm kinda bummed. I went to prep the area to put back the cylinder cover and when I was done I found that the bottom piston has play in it , top is solid with no play but looks like it might be worn too. You can see me move the bottom piston side to side with my fingers. Also when...
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    Cleaning cylinder head safely

    Hey guys I have a light build up of crud in my cylinder head. It was worse but vinegar got most of it, and left abit in there. I want to get the rest and was thinking about CLR 50/50. I don't know if the rest of this crud is even gonna bother cooling in that area but I would like to get it all...
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    Re-Torque procedure

    Hello It says to re-torque after the engine has been brought up to operating temp and then cooled to touch. Can this be done with the engine on muffs/hose? If so how long should I let it heat up for and what temps should I be looking for with my IR Temp gun? Basically whats the best procedure...
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    What would cause this?

    Hey guys Awhile I posted about this problem I was having. I think Iv'e found out why but what whould cause this just incase, so I don't install another gasket and it happens because of something else I'm missing. Is it just old age or has someone seen this happen because something else is...
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    1977 Evinrude 55hp Relief Valve

    Hey guys still working on my Dad's 1977 Evinrude 55hp. Installing the cylinder head cover and kinda stumped about the relief valve. There is two diffrent ways the valve itself can be installed. Theres a beveled side and a flat side , which is the correct way? Also look at the old red valve, it...
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    Need a tiller and mabey the conversion pieces for a 93' Mercury 15HP

    Hello Looking for a Tiller handle and the pieces in side the engine to convert it over. If you just have the tiller still let me know. Also if you have a Tiller 15hp around the same year or the same parts on it. I would be interested aswell, you never know when you will need certain items...
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    Semi Restoration 1995 Sylvan 165PM Classic Fisherman

    Hello First time posting here about my own boat. I see alot of cool projects here most are alot bigger and are full restorations than mine but I think I've come to the right place for help. I bought this boat for $500. Not a total Deep V but a very nice boat and will fit the bill for a...
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    Mouser Rectifier

    Hey guys When my XR4's rectifier went down J-Martin hooked me up with info to snag a Mouser 35Amp Bridge one for $3-$4. Worked like a charm. Now I did a test on the one of my 15hp I'm working on and it's shot. Getting continuity on a test I shouldn't be getting one on. They both have the P/N...
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    Carb kit help, I'm stumped on a few items inside

    Hey guys I just got carb kit P/N 1395-9648-1 and have a few questions. Motor is the 1993 15hp Iv'e been working on. 1) I think these are were the 2 brass plugs go. Do they always need to be changed even if they dont leak?? If so how do I remove the old ones and insert/seal the new ones...
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