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  1. lindy46

    Stuck at MAX revs 2000 50HP Johnson

    In your pic the carb roller is not even close to touching the cam. Something isn't right. Looks like the carb butterfly isn't anywhere near closed. Also, looks like the clear plastic coating on both rollers is missing. You need to go through the proper synchronization procedure step by step.
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    1958 Evinrude 7-1/2 Fleetwin carburetor overhaul

    Tighten the packing nut until the needle doesn't turn on its own.
  3. lindy46

    1959 Evinrude 5.5 fired up!! Prop depth?

    You can convert it to a short shaft or get a Jack plate to bring it up 5" on the transom. Looks like it was originally a short shaft and someone converted it to long shaft. Remove the gearcase to find out what will be needed to convert back. At minimum you will need a short driveshaft, and...
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    1957 Evinrude 5.5

    Any TCW-3 oil will be ok. I use the Walmart brand with good results. Oil is cheap, run 16:1. Start out with the slow speed needle at 1.5 turns out and adjust until it idles good. If it won't idle, remove the carb and clean/rebuild it. Make sure to remove the plug on the top of the carb as that...
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    Vintage Johnson dual line gas tank - fit Evinrude 5.5?

    Tanks are pretty trouble free. Gaskets and o-rings can fail with age and there are rebuild kits if needed. Try it out and see if there are any leaks anywhere and see if it holds pressure. After running the motor for a short time the pressure should build. Just unscrew the tank lid and you'll...
  6. lindy46

    1957 Evinrude 5.5

    Also change the gearcase oil and see if there is water in there.
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    1964 3hp Evinrude vintage Twin Duck outboard motor

    If you want to spend $700, I'll sell you mine :)​ ​​​ ​​​​​​​
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    2000 Johnson trim/tilt not holding position

    The tilt won't hold the motor up. When in full up position it leaks back down in about 30 minutes. No apparent fluid leaks and reservoir is full. I suspect the manual release valve after reading other posts. So I got replacement o-rings, and thought it would be a simple job. WRONG. I removed...
  9. lindy46

    2000 Johnson 50hp 2 stroke idle issues

    I haven't gotten a satisfactory answer on the AOMCI website, so I'll try here. Recently bought a pontoon with the above motor and have not been able to get it to idle. I had to replace the remote control box as the old one had busted nylon parts and the fast idle lever did nothing. I’ve gone...
  10. lindy46

    '58 Lightwin Link and Synch

    Trying to find the mark on the cam to synch the carb to the magneto. Can't see any mark. Any suggestions?
  11. lindy46

    GHEENOE??

    Just picked up this little gem. It has no ID plate or hull number, but looks similar to an older Gheenoe. 13' long. The registration lists year made as 1960. I can't believe it's that old.
  12. lindy46

    QD-23 - Water shooting out holes in upper leg

    I'm working on a 1962 Johnson 10hp. Replaced the impeller and she pumps water like crazy. However, there are two small holes in the upper leg on either side of the driveshaft (you can see the driveshaft through the holes - water is shooting out of those holes. Are they supposed to be plugged?
  13. lindy46

    1968 9.5hp Evinrude - Coils hitting flywheel

    Working on this motor for a client - the laminations of the coils are dragging on the flywheel. The coils are as far back as I can set them and they still drag. There is some play in the magneto. I seem to recall an old post about dimpling the brass support ring under the mag plate to remove the...
  14. lindy46

    What Do You Think? Good Deal?

    Think I should go pick this one up? http://knoxville.craigslist.org/bpo/5383348507.html
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    Star Outboard Motor??

    Anyone ever heard of a Star Outboard? Here's the link: http://knoxville.craigslist.org/boa/5277569752.html
  16. lindy46

    '62 Johnson 5.5hp Difficult Cold Starting

    Working on a '62 Johnson 5.5hp. I've gone through everything and once I get it started it runs pretty good. It's just getting it started that's a pain. Takes 25-30 pulls before it even farts. Compression 75psi and even. All new electronics - points are properly set and cleaned with acetone. New...
  17. lindy46

    Fuel Pump Kit, 1962 Johnson 5.5hp

    Anybody got a part number for a fuel pump kit for a 1962 5.5hp Johnson? I don't see anything close here at Iboats. The fuel pump part number is 304089. Thanks!
  18. lindy46

    Problem installing electric starter on 1969 Evinrude 25hp

    I ordered a used starter and bracket for a 1969 25hp Evinrude off of AOMCI classifieds. Starter appears to be aftermarket but has a part number 585061 which seems correct. The starter appears too "fat" and the bracket won't bolt up because the starter hits the intake manifold. The bracket is...
  19. lindy46

    1957 evinrude fleetwin lower unit rebuilding question

    Re: 1957 evinrude fleetwin lower unit rebuilding question Shift rod seal is an O-ring which should be in the kit. As HighTrim says, they're only a couple bucks at any Johnnyrude dealer if it's not in the kit. I've had two of the same lower units with water intrusion in the last couple months...
  20. lindy46

    1976 Evinrude 35hp - magneto dragging on flywheel

    Tuning up a 1976 35hp Evinrude. Put in new points and condensers, put the flywheel back on and the mag plate is catching on the flywheel, and the throttle just keeps kicking back to idle speed. The stator and coil are properly aligned with the bosses on the mag plate. When I had the flywheel...
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