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    skeg damage ...home repair

    agree... I am certain I'll find a local shop to do fill-in on the 75hp skeg. the 7.5hp...well I may bite the bullit :-( but i'll ask the local weld shop before hand just in case they can built it up i'll let you guys in on the conclusion this winter thanks
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    will try to find a shop nearby ... I can buff and paint :-) !! see video from utube
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    skeg damage ...home repair

    my 75hp ETEC has about 1 to 1.5 of skeg missing at the tip of the skeg. it had previously been repaired but the small section broke off. it is nothing major really bu it irks me looking at a broken skeg tip. my local shop want 375$ + 15% taxes to repair it and a small 7.5Merc skeg...
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    Operators manual for 1957 Evinrude fastwin 18 hp model 15020?

    always disliked.. hated my first outboard..... a Viking 5hp as I recall... from Eaton's in the late 60s but i'll dowload that document for my archives :) thanks
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    Operators manual for 1957 Evinrude fastwin 18 hp model 15020?

    send me your e-mail via PM s...see top right enveloppe click on my avatar and ....start a conversation
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    Operators manual for 1957 Evinrude fastwin 18 hp model 15020?

    In reality aside from basic, tank priming choking, pull starting , proper oiling , pressure tank info, proper storage most of these manuals are very similar . the Johnson service manual listed above is more maintenance oriented for several generations of Johnson's . I think if you...
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    1989 evinrude xp150

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    Operators manual for 1957 Evinrude fastwin 18 hp model 15020?

    are you collecting books or need a book to run the motor..? visit AOMCI ask a member somebody can probably give you a link to service your oldy you can get a copy of a 400 page + bible for Johnson and Evinrude ...they are cousins anyway...
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    Evinrude 2002 150 hp E150 FPL SNF keeping EMM cool

    before you start doing any changes.... are you having any " cooling" problems with your FICHT engine or you are just worried ?? did you get yourself EV Diagnostic software to check out any fault codes...
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    Winterize evinrude 50

    when you fog just position the 2 cyl half way in their travel and exhaust ports will be inaccessible to mice
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    Winterize evinrude 50

    and for your plasctic garbage cans which squirrels love to chew ???? I read Vick's Vaporub smeared on the edges will turn them away. :)
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    88spl lower unit locked up?

    if you did not mess with the drive shaft it would be a real Murphy day to have caused an issue in the gears ... why not just close it all up and test with the shift rod in place
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    Issue with air coming out of water intake.

    I think you need the drop the GC and perform a colonosscopy up the exhaust housing make certain the housing seals against the GC exhaust vaity ...try a sealant when reinstalling the GC.
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    Issue with air coming out of water intake.

    air or exhaust finding they way out the water intakes ? pull the prop maybe normal exhaust flow outwards is blocked ? is this a new sudden problem.... is this a new to you engine ...
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    Winterize evinrude 50

    if you have a small drain hole on the side of the GC make certain it is open...run a pipe cleaner or piece of small wire to poke out any crud and let the water drain out.
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    1958 7.5hp Johnson oil leak

    if you plan fixing oldies you should downlaod the bible...where those pages came from https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm
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    1957 fd-11 johnson lower keeps leaking from center screw hole

    as you indicated best to start your own topic... the small envleoppe on top right allows personnal messages to be exchanged between users
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    1957 fd-11 johnson lower keeps leaking from center screw hole

    strange problem.... try some gasket goo then place a flat washer over the goo then install the bolt and nylon washer over the flat washer which will provide a flat surface easier to seal. hopefully you did try the standard marine gradenylon washer under the bolt head.
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    1958 7.5hp Johnson oil leak

    half the fuel oil mix probably exists the cylinders during the open phase of the downstroke when both in & out ports are open face to face . The incoming fuel/oil mix pushes the exhaust out but that fuel mix reaches the exhaust ports and goes down into the buckect with some dirty carbon...
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    1957 fd-11 johnson lower keeps leaking from center screw hole

    may as well be more specific... any pictures. ?? tried a few layers of teflon tape or gasket sealer ??
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