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I got my 71 50hp hydroshift running after replacing the powerpack. it ran great and shifted like it should for 5 minutes, then it died and now it won't start and all i can get is a backfire. It seems to have good spark and i'm out of ideas.
Hi i have a 1971 hydroelectric shift and am having no spark along with a wiring problem that i probably just created. I wired in a new ignition switch and in the process of double checking it this morning i lost power to the switch itself somehow. Before that it would crank, but i wasn't getting...
I recently moved and can't find the key for my boat its a 1971 johnson 50 hp model 50ESL71S i was wondering if someone knew what key it would take, or where i could get a new ignition switch. thanks
i have a evinrude model 50514 and was wondering if there was still parts available for this outboard. i haven't been able to find any. i just need a waterpump and seals for the lower unit. thanks
i have a 1960 alpine 16' closed bow boat that i want to put casting decks on. It seems like the easiest way would be to just remove the cap instead of cutting up the closed bow. Which would be structually stronger? Does anyone have any other ideas? or is this a bad idea all together. Heres some...
