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    1973 Evinrude 65hp

    Hello, I am looking at a boat with a 73' 65hp on it. The motor runs good, not much history on it, seems to pump water. In general, what is the parts availability for a motor of this year and model? Are these generally a motor with decent longevity, or should I run for the hills? In case it...
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    1972 9.5 Johnson shorting switch

    The shorting switch in my 1972 9.5 is fried, will this work? http://www.iboats.com/Seadog-Universal-Kill-Switch/dm/*******.198692526--**********.557061134--view_id.39677 thanks gents
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    9.5hp Johnson, flywheel torque?

    anyone know what this is offhand? i don't have a manual yet and i'd like to get this thing back together tonight....
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    12 foot rowboat capacity

    I have a 12' crestliner rowboat, from 1974. I got it for free, and would love to use it if possible. my question is about capacity, there is nothing on the bboat stating it. i'm a decent sized guy and i intend only to use it with my 4 year old, with a 72 9.5 johnson outboard. is this safe or...
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    water coming out of top of drive shaft tube?

    gents, went to check out an old bluefin today, had an 83 75hp johnson on it. motor ran good with the ears on it, but i noticed some water leaaking down the motor, seemed to be coming from just under the powerhead. the guy took a little guard off the transom side of the motor beneath the...
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    1951 Seaking 5hp

    how can i go about getting a parts list for this motor so that i may begin chasing parts? It seems that this is the first step to cracking one of these puppies oopen? thanks!
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    12ft crestliner aluminum boat, need referal for part

    hello, i'm looking to replace the corner guards, or whatever the bracket/plate/whatever is called that goes over the back corner of the boat where the side and transom meet. Are these available generically and if so where? thanks!
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    12 foot aluminum boat, trailer with motor on or off up or down?

    i have a 12 foot aluminum v hull'd boat, its a 1974 crestliner. its basically a rowboat with a motor on it. the transom has a piece of hard wood spanning the length of the top of the transom on the inside. would it be best to trailer the boat with the 9.5 johnson that powers the boat mouted...
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    No spark, shorting switch question

    1972 9.5 Johnson with no spark at plugs. coils, points, condensors look new, i realize no guarentee.... my question is around the shorting switch, how does it work? this one seems to be disconnected. the two wires come from the switch are cut connected together with a black connector, can't...
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    motor identity

    picked this sucker up today for 30 bucks. it runs. good deal? can you help me ID the year and hp?
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    Coil repair on 72 9.5hp

    Another first time repair for me, been reading a few posts. Do I need a special tool to pull the flywheel so I can access the coils on this motor? If so, what tool and where do I buy it? Got a link?
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    first impeller repair, couple questions

    i have a 1972 9.5hp Johnson. I want to make an attemp at working on this thing myself, but i don't have any outboard experience. i know this motor hasn't been run in at least 5 years, so i decided to replace the impeller before doing anything else. this morning i took the lower unit off and...
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    aluminum boat- CHEAP resto help

    attached is a pic of a 12 foot boat that i was given for free. it seems to be in good shape, just need to put the 3rd seat back in the bow as it has rotted out. the boat has been painted a few times, and is pealing in different areas, inside and out. what i am looking for is the cheapest...
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    1951 Seak King 5hp

    hello! i have identified this old motor as a 1951 5hp sea king by Wards. all the labels are worn off however, and i don't know squat about this motor. does it have reverse? what is the dial for? what is the knob under the dial with the long shaft for? what position does the sliding...
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    old johnson outboard 40hp id

    model number is rdsl 25d, i think its early 60's. can anyone tell me the year and the vitals on this baby? nice motor or no? runs like a TOP. can anyone tell me how to take the starter off? i'm a newbie, sorry for the simple questions.
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    1961 Johnson 40hp Speedometer

    Hi guys, I just bought an old 1961 Lyman outboard, has a 61 Johnson that runs like a top. the speedo doesn't work, can anyone give me any ideas on whether this is most likely an issue with the gauge or with the motor itself, and the best way to go about fixing it? thanks! aaron
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