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  1. TwoRivers

    Add Tiller control to 25hp NS3?

    Hello all, Haven't been on the board all summer because my 25hp Nissan NS3 is running beautifully. I never once took the engine cover off. Getting ready to take the motor off the boat and store indoors for the winter. I'm seriously considering adding a tiller control to my motor and re-arranging...
  2. TwoRivers

    1981 Johnson 200 HP: Any opinions?

    Hello all. Anybody have any experience with an 81 Johnson 200 HP? Owner says the power head was replaced several years ago and the motor has even compression on all six cylinders. Probably not many of these were made yet still around? Any known issues? thanks rob
  3. TwoRivers

    Red Plug pin connector help needed.

    Hello all. My motor is a 1991 Evinrude 15 hp. It has the remote controls with the red plug. Sometimes when you turn the key nothing will happen. I've isolated the problem to the motor side of the wiring harness at the red plug (male side). I'm pretty sure it's the yellow/red wire loosing contact...
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    1958 5.5 leaking lower unit

    I have a 1958 Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman. I don't use the motor much and a young fella offered me a few dollars as he wants it for his 12 ft boat. Before I let it go I decided to give it a once over and replace the impeller as I've had one sitting around here for awhile. I started it up in a tub...
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    25 HP Nissan (2 stroke NS3) Carb Clean Question 200

    Hello all got a question or two? Started the Nissan up yesterday getting ready for the opening of PA Walleye season. Started up OK but is idling a little rough. RPMs jump 40 - 60 range. Is that normal? Anyways, after reading many threads here on carb cleaning, I'm convinced that I need to clean...
  6. TwoRivers

    Dressing lower unit threads?

    What do you guys use to dress the threads of the bolts that attach the lower unit to the mid section? The manual says to use OMC gasket sealer. Reading numerous threads I discovered that the Permatex Aviation gasket sealer is the same? I picked some up and it looks like the old shellac goop from...
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    Should I just break the bolt?

    Hello all. I've been doing some maintenance on my 1989 Johnson 70 hp. While trying to remove the lower unit for a water pump upgrade one of the bolts broke off. It's one of the bolts toward the middle of the lower unit. I was able to remove the bolt up inside of the anode cavity and the two...
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    70 hp Johnson Re-Locating WP Indicator to top of motor?

    Racer, thanks for your level headed response. Historically, the word patience and me never collided in the same sentence but I've paid a heavy price and I'm getting a little better. I'll take your advise and think this through a little better. I must be missing something. Here's a copy of the...
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    70 hp Johnson Re-Locating WP Indicator to top of motor?

    Hello all. Getting close to that time again. Last fall I picked up a 17 ft. Tracker that has the 70 hp three cylinder Johnson/Tracker motor. Model #J70TLCE. From what I've read, this is the series of three cylinder motors that should have the water pump indicator outlet re-located from the side...
  10. TwoRivers

    89 Tracker Tournament V17: Scrap or Fix?

    89 Tracker Tournament V17 Transom Hello all. Looking for some ideas. I picked up a 1989 Tracker Tournament V17. It needs among other things the wood replaced in the transom. The boat came with a 70hp Johnson TT that I was able to get running. I'm not looking to do a total restore on this boat...
  11. TwoRivers

    Add tiller handle and manual choke to 91 Evinrude 15hp?

    Any chance this can happen? I have a 91 Evinrude 15 hp E15RELEIA It’s a remote only motor. Start, choke (electric auto primer), etc is controlled from the shifter/remote control unit. I’d like to be able to use this motor as a remote kicker on one boat leaving the remote installed. Then being...
  12. TwoRivers

    Clutch on?

    My 25NS3 is running lean. I have my pilot adjustment screw set to 1 1/2 turns out. I just cleaned the carb and I'm looking at the factory manual. It says to "Set carburetor adjusting screw with the clutch on." Does that mean it needs to be in forward gear? Not sure what "clutch on" means? Help...
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    100 lbs compression 1989 Evinrude 70HP worth going further?

    Looking for some direction? Just picked up a 16ft. Bass Tracker with a 70 hp Evinrude Tracker outboard. From the model # TJ70TLCEM looks to be from 1989? Just started looking into it and I'm trying to determine how far to go with this engine. It is getting fuel. There is no spark at the plugs. I...
  14. TwoRivers

    Minn Kota Master needed?

    Hello all. I've got an issue that the minn kota people are trying to figure out but no success so far. Here's the issue. I bought a PowerDrive V2 motor used. The guy I bought it from said it was a 48" shaft. The shaft looked short when I was making the transaction and I didn't measure it. But...
  15. TwoRivers

    Evinrude 15 hp remote to tiller?

    Hello again. Help please. I'm considering an offer to trade for a 1991 Evinrude 15hp remote steer. I have a boat that is looking for a 15 hp but it needs a tiller. How much of a process and expense would be involved in the conversion. many thanks rob
  16. TwoRivers

    Could it be the Head Gasket?

    OK, here we go again with this 1987 Suzuki DT30. This is a two cylinder two stroke. It starts and runs great from mid to wot. This thing will scream and run like a clock all day at just under WOT. (4700 - 4800 rpm) It will idle OK (not great) at about 1100 rpm in neutral and about 1000 in gear...
  17. TwoRivers

    2006 Tohatsu 18hp four stroke?

    Hello all, There's a 2006 Tohatsu 18hp four stroke available locally for sale or trade. Any opinions about this motor pushing a 16ft. Aluminum SeaNymph? Were they a decent engine and are parts still available? thanks Rob
  18. TwoRivers

    25hp Nissan Lower Unit Leak?

    Re: 25hp Nissan Lower Unit Leak? I'm talking about shims. They're listed as part # 9 on the transmission / water pump illustration. Hope this helps? Good luck Rob
  19. TwoRivers

    NS25C3 Cam Rod Removal?

    Doing the lower unit seals and water pump on my motor. Following all the steps in the manual up to where it says to "Remove the stopper and lift cam rod from gearcase". Removed the stopper bolt and washer but nothing's happening. What am I missing. I've been yanking and spraying and yanking on...
  20. TwoRivers

    Tohatsu / Nissan / Outboard Grease Thread:

    Hello to all. Not trying to start another "what's the best outboard oil" thread but I need some recommendations. Once, I watched an outboard mechanic replace a power head and an impeller on one of my outboards. He was meticulous and seemed to use an assortment of lubricants (grease) on the...
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