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    Upgrading Engine

    We have a 24' pontoon that currently has a 28HP engine. We would like a larger engine. I've been thinking 50-60. I have found several 40HP engines in my area for a decent price. My question is: would a 40HP give me enough HP gain to make it worthwhile? Thanks, Gary
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    1995 Johnson 28SPL Water Pump Replace

    I ordered a water pump rebuild kit for my 1995 Johnson 28SPL and plan on tackling it this weekend. I have the factory manual and it looks pretty straight forward, my question is it references using the following: "OMC Gasket Sealing Compound", "OMC Triple Guard Grease", "OMC Moly Lube", "OMC...
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    1982 Johnson 50HP

    We have a 24ft pontoon boat that currently has a 28hp motor on it. We would like to upgrade and have found a 1982 Johnson 50HP motor. I am inquiring if there are any known issues that I should be looking for in an 82 Johnson. Also, will the controls from my 1995 Johnson work on the 82?
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    1995 Johnson 28SPL Water Pump Replace

    I have a 1995 Johnson 28SPL motor. Yesterday the overheat alarm came on after idling about for awhile. Once I sped up it went off. When I slowed to dock I paid attention to the tell-tale. As I slowed the stream became a dribble and eventually stopped at idle. I figure I'm needing a new water...
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    1985 Force 50HP - Any Good?

    I found an used 1985 50HP Force outboard for sale. Are these any good? I've not heard much about them.
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    1995 Johnson 28SPL Back-up Pull Cord

    I have a Johnson 28SPL. We had it out on the lake this weekend and had an issue with the key so it wouldn't turn over. Finally figured it out, but got me to thinking. It looks like my motor could accept a pull cord. Does anyone have directions on making one? Or possibly somewhere I could buy one.
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    '95 Johnson 28SPL - Increase HP

    I've seen that the same size (cc) motor can have multiple HP ratings. How do they do this? Is it possible to increase the HP on my Johnson 28SPL? Thanks, Gary
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    1993 Kawasaki TS650 - What to look for

    I found an used 93 Kawasaki TS650 for sale. At the price they are asking I'm not expecting a whole lot, but then I'm not afraid of a project. The owner says it hasn't been run in probably 10 years. I do have a couple questions: How hard are these to work on? Are parts prohibitively expensive...
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    What size circuit breaker?

    I am planning on rewiring my pontoon boat. Currently there is just a wire that runs to the helm to the switch for the lights. I am wanting to run a larger wire to a fuse box/distribution center in the helm. I want to be able to then run connections off the fuse box for my fish finder, a future...
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    79 Johnson 40HP

    I found a 79 40hp Johnson and am thinking of trading my 95 28hp Johnson for it. It would be for a 24' pontoon. I have concerns with a motor that old. Were those good motors? Would I have enough of an increase to make the risk worth it? Thanks
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    Mid 70's 55hp Evinrude - Any Good?

    A local marina has, what they say is, a 1975 55hp Evinrude. I think it maybe a 76 as Evinrude doesn't list a 55 in 75, but nevertheless, are these motors reliable motors? Are parts easily available or should I stay away? They are asking $500 and I have a '95 28hp Johnson that they've told me...
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    Morse Steering Cable Removal

    I have a pontoon boat whose steering cable has frozen. I am in the process of removing the cable, but I'm not sure how to remove it from the helm. The cable says "Morse 304411" on it. I'm guessing that's a number for the cable, but thought it might help someone identify my steering system. It...
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    60hp Johnson Cover

    Will a 1970 Johnson cover fit a 1971 Johnson?
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    71 Johnson LU on 73 Evinrude Upper

    Does anyone know whether a 71 Johnson 60hp hydro electric lower unit would mate up to a 73 Evinrude 50hp?
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    JohnnyRude SPL Motors

    I currently have a Johnson 28SPL and am looking to upgrade to an Evinrude 48SPL. I was wondering what the SPL stands for (was thinking Special) and does it indicate anything special with those motors? Also, is there anything I need to be concerned about on a 1988 Evinrude 48SPL? I know about...
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    Upgrading from 28 to 48 motor.....

    We have a 24' pontoon boat with a 28hp Johnson motor on it currently. We are wanting to upgrade the motor. I have found a 48hp Evinrude. Would I see much of an improvement with 20 more horsepower? Thanks, Gary
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    Seat Cleaner

    I put new seats on our pontoon boat earlier this summer. I am looking for something to clean/protect the seats. I have heard of 303 cleaner, but can't find it locally. Is there anything I can pick up at Wal Mart that would be safe?
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    Voltage of Charged Battery

    What is the voltage on a fully charged battery?
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    Mid 80s - Early 90s 50hp Evinrude

    I am going to go look at a mid 80s/early 90s 50hp Evinrude outboard. (hopefully I will have an exact model number later today) Are there any years I should avoid or specific issues I should be wary of? I know to check compression and make sure cylinders are +/- 10% of each other, but is there a...
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    Flywheel Key - '71 60HP

    I have a 71 Johnson 60hp that I am getting running. I've got spark and in the rush to hear it do something I sprayed some gas in the carbs while cranking it. Long story short, I had forgotten to torque down the flywheel and sheared the flywheel key. Is this something I can pick up at the local...
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