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    Anyone know the available colors in 1966?

    Im working on a 6 hp right now, haven't decided on a color yet. Is there some kind of color chart or something I could look at? Maybe not only for 1966, anything really
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    Anyone have a manual for an 82+ 4hp? or know how to rewind the starter?

    I need to know how to reinstall the rewind starter stuff. The spring rusted, and when I tried to remove it, the spring just shattered everywhere. Ideas? parts are the same from 1982-2002? So Im sure any of these would work.. Maybe someone with a manual could scan and email...
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    How do you replace seals?

    I cant find a good way to remove seals for the life of me. Prop shaft seals, drive shaft seals, and shift rod seal. I can never get them out without messing something out. Is there a tool or anything I could use? maybe some kind of mini 3 jaw puller? You cant hit them out of the back, and...
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    Free craigslist outboard 1982 4 hp

    Picked up the little beauty last night. After getting it from the guys back yard, and into the back of my truck, and the 30 mile drive home, and putting it in the garage. I went to check it out this morning. Opened the garage door and was welcomed by a gathering of wasps! (ok like 3 of...
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    Broke Spark plug threads, pulled head, scored cylinder?!

    Year is 1969 Johnson 20 hp. I was working on the ignition system (new coils, points, condensers, wires) while rotating the flywheel, I heard some hissing by the cylinder head. Turns out it was the top spark plug. Went to pull it out, and the threads came with it. Bought the new head Then...
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    What is it?

    during my recent outboard hunt I found this: ....and that about all I know about it. Should I buy it for a restore project? What should a fair offer be? $50
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    Replace coils?

    I have been working on a 1969 Johnson 20 hp, got it started yesterday after some effort. It wouldn't start unless choked and full throttle. anything less and it hiccups, but wont start. It sounded really good once it started though. It has a rebuilt/resealed lower unit, new water pump...
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    new boat! Outboard mount help?

    Pick up this little guy off craigslist, came right out of the ladys pool. she had it for her kids to play on/with. The pool guy refused to clean it anymore, so she sold it. $100 (too much?) Its an 8' 1969 Dolphin, currently registered, with title and new tags. Actually, it came with a...
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    new points - where does this thing go?!

    I bought myself a new set of points for my 6hp ignition problem. Included was some small padding type, material of some sort. These aren't in my current set up, where do they go? I tried googling to find a picture, but no luck. picture of said part(s) are here...
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    1973 6hp running on one cylinder

    I have been working on this 6hp for awhile. I rebuilt the carb, resealed the lower unit new evinrude water pump kit new fuel pump new lower crankcase O-ring and gasket 2 new plugs 2 new coils and 2 new breakers/condensers. even compression at 80psi in both holes. I test started it today...
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    Trailer fitting & modifications

    So I was given a single sea-doo type trailer, that I'm trying to modify to hold 2 stand-up type jetskis. Here it is before the skis, bolts, and carpet: If you notice, it only has 2 cross beams, one in the front and one in the rear. My concerns is that the ski's are shorter than the...
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    guess outboard year?

    Some guys wants to trade this outboard for a pressure washer I have. he doesnt know the year, or anything about it. can anyone guess the year? hp? condition?
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    compression test

    So I did a compression test on a 1973 4hp I picked up. removed both plugs, installed gauge, and pulled cord a few times. It was a little hard to pull the pull cord, but got 30psi in each cylinder. decided to wrap a rope around the flywheel and try, as the pull starter seemed to tight to get...
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    1968 manual, for 1969 engine?

    I have a 1969 20hp (johnson) and there is a 1968 manual on ebay for sale. Think its close enough? 68 model # is - FD-22 69 model # is - 20R69
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    Black or 70's green?

    While I sit around and wait for the rest of my 6hp seals, I decided to start working on my 1969 20hp. (sand blast and paint) I was thinking the original forest green, or the merc black. I have 2 cans of the merc black, and its pretty strong stuff, and a good shade. The (what I call...)...
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    Picked up this little guy

    Its a 1973 4 hp! pretty good condition too For the low low price of $20! :) The guy I got it from bought a boat, his local lake only allows electric motors, so he pulled it off, and stuck it in his garage, then sold it after sitting in his garage for 2 years. He tried to get it...
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    How to take apart the lower?

    I picked up a 7.5hp merc, with a stuck drive shaft. the drive shaft is pretty rusted, and wont move one bit, forward, back, up down, or rotate. Ideas on what to do? The shift mechanism works fine, engages gears, and nuteral, and prop spins properly, I doubt there is a ground down/broken...
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    Picked up a 7.5hp - lower unit Q's

    This "3805933" (don't know the year) 7.5hp outboard was listed on craigslist as "flywheel wont turn" and the guy wanted $300. I called and offered him $20, he accepted, and I went and picked it up. The plan was to ebay its parts. Figured I would see if I could free it up. Lubed up the...
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    Gale 5hp powerhead to Johnson 6hp body

    I have a lot of extra 6hp parts left over from the restore/creation of my twin 6hp's. 3 of the engine I received had blown/seized/overheated power heads. I had one 1963 sea king 5hp. I needed a shift handle so I borrowed it from that engine. Now I have myself a really nice 5hp powerhead...
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    what is a "TOP MOUNT CONTROL KIT" (6 HP)

    I was browsing shop2.evinrude.com and under OB ACCESSORIES there is a top mount control kit for a 6hp (1976) what is it?
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