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    190 25hp Evinrude

    Hi Folks I just sold my 4 stroke nissan 4hp (just to slow) and I'm looking at a 1990 25 hp Evinrude short shaft elec. start. He says he can run it and I will do a compression test. Sooo .... if all test out good, what would be a fair price for this motor. I plan to put it on my 14" jon flat...
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    Spun Hub and I didn't hit anything?

    Hey - This weekend we were cruising nicely WOT (5200 rpm) and out of nowhere revs climbed and extra 500 rpm and pontoon slowed down. So I throttled it down to 3000 rpm and toon was still moving at a decent speed and made in safely to dock. Turning left or right would cause the prop to lose its...
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    Which Used Yamaha??

    I've been pressured by family to buy a PWC. After much research and understanding maintenance, break downs and guzzling gas, I've decided on a lower priced Yamaha. I've had a few boats before and familiar with the basics of impeller changes and carb cleaning/rebuild. My current options for skis...
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    Pontoon Trailer - Bunk vs scissor

    20' Lowe pontoon. I have a bunk trailer for my pontoon that i use to transport to the lake in spring and home for winter storage. Unfortunatly my cabin is on low water. Deep enough to allow me to tilt my motor or troll to main water but to shallow to put boat in or our at end of weekend. So I...
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    I think I'm Prop JINXED???????

    1990 Lowe 200 - 20' Pontoon with 1990 40 hp Johnson. Got a new to me Pontoon last fall, changed impeller and tore apart and cleaned carbs and runs GREAT, but I keep tearing up props, my fault of course. When I bought the toon it looked to have a lightly used 13" x 11 pitch prop which I proceeded...
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    3 blade or 4 blade for pontoon.

    I know these questions are asked ALL THE time. Most of us ask because we don't have the money or experience and we don't want to make a mistake. So here goes -- 1990 Johnson 40 hp pushing a 20' Lowe pontoon with 4 people. I tore up my last prop at LOW speed and just doesn't push the boat like...
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    Pontoon prop size Captivation/Ventilation?

    1990 20' Lowe pontoon with same year 40 hp Johnson. Motor seems to run fine but at times at 4500 - 5000 rpm if feels like the toon is spinning its tires. I take a look at the motor when this happens and looks like not a lot of water around prop. I tilt up and down and I may get a little more...
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    Tilt Trim Gremlin

    1991 20' Lowe pontoon with same year Johnson 40 hp. Last fall I charged all the batteries and throughout the winter I'd walk by the and hit the trim up / dwn switch on the motor to check charge. This spring I was getting ready to start it with muffs on and the Battery was DEAD. I charged it and...
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    1969 ? Pathfinder (ESKA) information

    I posted a few days ago on this motor and the more I read the more confused I get. From my searching I think its a 1969 Pathfinder 7hp. Model # 1186. Serial # 50200. I had a reply of 16:1 oil mixture but have read several places 24:1. So which is it? I thought it was air cooled but have also...
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    1969 Pathfinder (Eska) Oil Mixture?

    Just picked up and 1969 7hp Pathfinder Model 1186 (Eska) at a garage sale for $20. Thought it would give me something to do on rainy or HOT days at the cabin. Guy told me its been sitting in the corner for 20 years, but I guess they all say that?? Looks clean, built in gas tank looks new. Looks...
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    1957 Evinrude 5.5 hp tell tale

    looking at a 1957 Evinrude 5.5 hp that runs and looks like its in good shape. I've heard some of these older motors do not have a tell tale. Is this one of those motors? I've also read some need special pressurized tanks. This does come with tank but again, is this motor one of those that need...
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    Is my 1991 johnson 40 hp running hot?

    Replaced impeller and cleaned and rebuilt carbs over the winter on my 1991 Johnson 40 hp (VRO disconnected running 50-1). Finally had a chance to put on the muffs and start it. Started 1st crank and idled real nice. Water coming out seemed real good for being on muffs. Idled it for 15 minutes...
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    Small outboard for Tinny

    I was looking at a 1985 6hp Suzuki Kicker (Built in Gas Tank) for $500. After doing some research I found I can buy a NEW Tohatsu or Nissan - 3 year warranty (same motors just different pricing) (4hp $1000) (5hp $1200) (6hp $1400). or New Suzuki similar Hp's for $200 more per hp. I don't plan to...
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    1990 Johnson 40 hp shift rod bolt

    I now better BUT, when attempting to put the shift rod bolt back in, it slipped and now its in know where land. I should have stuffed some rags in there, but didn't. SO, is it OK for it spend its life down there and just order another bolt to put in?
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    19?? Montgomery Wards Sea king 3.5

    I'm looking at a 19?? Montgomery Wards Sea King 3.5 to push my 14' tinny. Right now I'm using a trolling motor with 2 batteries and there's been times I've barely made it back. I'm not looking for light speed, but I would assume the 3.5 would push a little faster than the trolling motor? I like...
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    1990 johnson 40 hp Commercial motor?

    I bought a 1990 20' Pontoon with same year 40 hp Johnson VRO (disconnected) I'm looking to replace Impeller and rebuild cards. Thing is, on the impeller for the 40 hp they have listed for the both brands 2 impellers. A 40 comm (I'll assume that means commercial) and then just a 40. How do I tell...
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    Merc, Evinrude, Chrysler.

    I've posted a few times here on which motor would be best, and I understand that it depends on maintenance. And I don't just post and never buy, I'm trying to make the best decision I can by asking the knowledgeable. I did take the plunge on a 20' pontoon with a 40hp johnson, but now I need a...
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    Late 90's Nissan 70

    I'm looking at a 24' pontoon that has a late 90's Nissan 70 P.L.U.S oil injected. I've tried to do some research on this motor but have found little info on if this is a good motor. Any advise on overall reliability on this motor if its been taken care of properly would be appreciated.
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    1976 Merc 1150 - Scrap or rebuild.

    After my post a little while ago I decided with the help of this forum to possible rebuild my 1976 Merc 1150. Got it torn apart. #1 piston and rings look like all the rest. #2 piston Looks like its been hitting the top and actually ground some of it away. Top ring looks like its shrunk to the...
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    Melted #2 piston on my Mercury 1150

    Took my mid 70's Mercury 1150 on my 16' out this weekend. Ran good. Hit some low water (mud) at low speed, trimmed the motor and idled out into deeper water. Water out of pee hole did get a little weak but when I got back in deep water seemed to be peeing same as usual. Ran mid throttle for 15...
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