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    3.0 loss of spark

    I am new to I/O's so sorry for any dumb questions. i have been an outboard man for 40 yrs so this I/O thing is new. I thought mt shift interupter switch may have gone bad, here is the scenario. Engine died frequently but not always when going in or comming out of reverse (docking) but did...
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    welding broken skag gard

    Just read with interest the article on the broken skag, my I/O has the same break but not as large of piece is broken off. When welding, does the insides of the lower unit have to be removed before welding ( bearings, seals etc)or would just a change of lower unit oil after welding suffice...
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    3.0 merc timing question

    I recently bought a 1983 Starcraft Islander with 140 hp, 3.0 merc. Engine runs great, a little difficulty in re-starting after warm. Choke was converted to electric, still tinkering with it. My question is...the distributor was converted to electronic (point plate removed and replaced) and does...
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    3 hp lightwin

    I have found a 3hp johnson lightwin outboard. It seems to be in very good condition. I have searched for info for this motor on this forum, but have come up empty. Compression is 80 lbs on both cylinders, but need to know how much spark gap these small outboards should jump. Also need year if...
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    1991 40hp fuel question

    I own a 1991 40 hp johnson 2 stroke outboard with the vro plugged. the motor seems to start and run very well. On ocassion I have found the motor will not restart after it is warm and been sitting off for a little while. Trying some trouble shooting ideas I have found that by moving the red...
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    airguide tachometer question

    I have found a new airguide tachometer model 1030, unused still in pkg. The owner knows nothing about it, anyone familiar with this model, and will it adjust for a "6P" two stroke outboard. Thanks in advance for any help..... Airshot
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    tachometer Question

    I have been looking for a tach for my 40 hp johnson, found one on ebay but owner does not know much about it. It is an "Airguide model 1030" I know they are not made anymore that is why i can't find any info on it. Had one on a boat about 15 yrs ago and it worked great. This particular one I...
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    40 hp johnson fuel question

    I have taken my 1991 40 johnson out of winter storage to get ready for the season. I have just noticed something, when I squeeze the primer bulb the fuel filter ( white translucent tube ) fills with fuel, however with the motor running on fast idle on the water muffs on the fuel level drops to...
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    tachometer recomendation

    I need to see if my 91' 40 hp johnson ( 2 stroke) is proped correctly, and obviously need a tach. Without spending an arm and a leg what recomendations do you more experienced people have? It is something you use only ocassionally to check performance, what works and is cost effective....thanks...
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    91' 40 hp johnson spark plug ?

    Here in NW Ohio we are thinking of the upcomming boating season and the question I am asking is..on my 40 hp (VRO) changed over to direct mix 50-1 motor I found I have been fouling spark plugs. I had to replace them three times over last summer. The motor runs great otherwise, excellent...
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    evinrude 2hp

    Just a quick question to all the evinrude experts, how reliable was the little 2hp motors. I have found one for sale to use on my 12' jon boat but do not know much about this little motor. How high should the compression be on these little rascals, are they water cooled, reasonably dependable or...
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    factory nameplates

    I have been searching thru these forums for information on locating factory nameplates, but any information is eluding me. I have begun to restore a 1960 starcraft runabout that has the molded plastic nameplate rivited to the sides. Unfortunately a couple letters are broken off each side and I...
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    40 hp water pump ?

    I have recently acquired a 1991 40 hp johnson that is in mint condition, the water pump works fine but due to age woulld like to replace as a safety precaution. Have all the manuals, read the posts and have confidence in doing the job. Here is my question, many of you have experience at this...
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    running gas out ?

    I have a 1991 Johnson with VRO disconnected, the manual says not to run gas out of carbs as it will cause an oil issue with VRO installed. What about with VRO disconnected? My 1994 9.9 manual said to always run carb empty before storing and I did for 13 years and never had a problem. I am...
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    40 hp and 16 ' alum prop question

    Many of you have posted with questions about your 40 hp motors on 16' aluminium boats, my question for you all is what pitch prop are you running? This motor I recently purchased (1991 Johnson) has a 12 1/2 X 15 pitch prop and I wanted to compare it to what others are running, I am concerned...
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    1991 40 hp fuel filter?

    My 40 hp Johnso has what appears to be a fuel filter right above the big red elecrical plug, I notice that when the motor is running that there is only between 1/8 to 1/4 inch of fuel in the bottom of this. If I pump the primer ball it fills a little less than half way up but drops back down to...
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    battery charging?

    How do I know if my 1991 40 hp Johnson has the capability of charging the battery? Would their be a generator/alternator or would it charge thru the magneto or does it not charge the battery? Thanks in advance for your help. Airshot
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    91' 40 hp Johnson questions

    In an earlier post I ask about the squeeze ball on the VRO, thanks to all that responded. However more problems have crept up and I am hoping for the great help I usually recieve here. I took the motor out on the water for the first time tonite, started right up and purred like a kitten. After a...
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    VRO question

    I recently acquired a 1991 40 hp VRO in excellent condition. I cannot find an owners manual yet so I am relying on the good folks here at I-boats for some info. I have read all the VRO history here, but was wondering if the primer bulb on the VRO tank hose should be pumped up before starting...
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    1991 40 hp VRO

    I have run across a 1991 40 hp Johnson VRO that is in like new condition. The fine folks here have helped me in the past so here I am again with some new questions. I am trying to find an owners manual, I know how to order the service manual but I am looking for set up information and...
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