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  1. dkonrai

    thanks to all, my 86 classic 45 sings!

    Re: thanks to all, my 86 classic 45 sings! hahaha, omc for the smaller motors, however my merc is a 4 cylinder so she does run smooth. and idles nicely.
  2. dkonrai

    thanks to all, my 86 classic 45 sings!

    finally got my merc running great . thanks to all here. i hit 39 mph in the chop today and she idles down to 1.6. i am running a little too much prop (17 pitch) so i put a fin on the motor and it really helped. i could not get the boat on plane fast, now with the fins it jumps, and i can run...
  3. dkonrai

    85 johnny 30 hp champ or ngk?

    like the title, which is better? boat, 15 foot bayrunner 230 pounds johnson 85 30 hp center console aluminum welded i plan on trolling alot in this boat so do i stick with the champ ql77jc4? or go hotter? or ngk? why is there three options of plugs L78v and QL82C what is the difference? dino
  4. dkonrai

    56 johnson 5.5 fuel pump install easy!

    had a little time today as i waited for the buyer of another motor. wanted to see if i could get a fuel pump going on the old 5.5. i went with the briggs / stratton pump and i took apart the intake, removed the check valves for the pulse. it worked pretty good, didnt take long at all. so thanks...
  5. dkonrai

    1989 evinrude 15hp holds value!

    bought a 89 evinrude in really nice shape. when i replaced the impeller the shift linkage was still shiney. looking at the exhaust housing it was clean no sludge. it had the plastic carb of death on it so of course it didnt idle for poo. i thought i had paid too much, at 500. bring it home...
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    89 evinrude 15 hp, ok to swap ignition to older style?

    i just picked up a nice evi 15, 1989. i wondered if i could swap out the ignition with my 82? it runs, but i have heard of horror stories on the under flywheel pp's. so i have this parts motor (in a box) that i could pull the ignition off, complete with flywheel, base timer/trigger, power pack...
  7. dkonrai

    68 evinrude 18hp, painting a motor, came out pretty good :joyous:

    bought this a parts motor. she has electric start. well it seems that the parts motor runs really well after some carb work and some oil in the cylinders. when i first looked at the motor, compression was 60/70. tested compression again and it went to 80/80. told the owner it was toast.. brought...
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    johnson td 20 circa 1947 parts??

    i am looking at a johnson td20 circa 1947. in great shape and running too! this is a little more vintage than i am used to. a few questions? how do i look up the part numbers? are the coils standard omc coils? plugs? standard j6c? impeller?? lower seal kit? seller says the motor runs great and...
  9. dkonrai

    1954 evinrude 7.5 case leaking :( now what? what to use to seal the crankcase?

    i finally get this motor running, but i have the same problems. erratic idle. after much observation i have a leak at the case. looks like it was repaired before with some redish goo. i have 90/90 in each cylinder, motor looks rough on the outside but i think its a low hour motor. when i...
  10. dkonrai

    carb line up, 9.9, 15, 18, 20

    i thought i would share this photo. i have lined up 72 johnson 20 hp 68 evi 18 (funny pretty close to the 15, but slightly larger 83 15 76 9.9 hope this helps some members? dino
  11. dkonrai

    is it wrong to have 7 motors in the garage and then buy another?

    at times i cant say no! i have: 88 evi 4hp paid 100, cant get the stupid thing running, nice low hour motor clean, but not running. comp 90/90 72 johnson 20 hp runs like a demon! new ignition, resealed lower unit. i paid 250 for it, very clean motor, i bleive to be low hours, gears are like new...
  12. dkonrai

    info on evinrude 18 hp vs johnson 20 hp?

    what is the difference between the two? i have a 72 johnson 20 hp, and just acquired a 68 evi 18 hp. they seem almost like the exact motor, so why is one a 18 and the other a 20 hp? lower units seem to be the same as well. what problems, or what issues should i keep a eye out for on this 68...
  13. dkonrai

    evinrude 68 18hp 18802a, how to bypass key switch? is this a short shaft?

    i just picked up this nice evi, 69 18hp. has electric start but no key. wires at the key switch: white (to start solinoid) green (electric choke) red (? 12v poer ?) brown/or black (magneto?) black (magneto?) i think this is the correct order, how can i bypass the key? do i...
  14. dkonrai

    cd 13, shift shaft seal bushing removal

    this is the first lower unit that i cant get the bushing out the normal way (shaft bushing tool). i threaded the bushing (5/16) then used a bolt and puller to yank the bugger out. can i just reinstall the bushing? or should it be replaced? i decided that i would try the thread the bushing trick...
  15. dkonrai

    johnson 54 10hp shaft seal, 41-62? cant find it :(

    my parts lists the shaft seal 41-62, but i cant find the seal anywhere. is there a new part number? dino
  16. dkonrai

    72 johnson 20hp lower unit stripped drain screw now what?

    i rebuilt the lower unit and all went fine until i put the upper drain plug in. as i tightened it down to test the lu, it stripped :blue: now what? thought about a helicoil? but im not sure went to the local ace, and i could not find a longer screw with a small head. arrgh is the housing...
  17. dkonrai

    72 johnson 20 hp lower unit, ds and ps seal questions

    Re: 72 johnson 20 hp lower unit, ds and ps seal questions here is the gear set
  18. dkonrai

    72 johnson 20 hp lower unit, ds and ps seal questions

    72 johnson 25 hp, tiller short shaft. rebuilding the lower unit and i have a manual. the old ds and ps seals are one piece and the replacement is a two piece. ordered a sierra 18 2684. do i just install one seal on for the drive shaft and propshaft? if i double the seals on the ds, it seems...
  19. dkonrai

    54 evi 15 hp vs 56 johnson 10 hp

    Re: 54 evi 15 hp vs 56 johnson 10 hp question, is three hundo a far price? if link doesnt work 1956 Johnson Sea Horse 10 hp 1953-54 Evinrude Fastwin 15 h.p. dino
  20. dkonrai

    54 evi 15 hp vs 56 johnson 10 hp

    i am looking two motors, 54 evinrude 15 hp almost mint', a 9.9 out of 10 56 johnson 10 hp bronze prob a 9 out of 10 yes i am a motor hog... i already own a 54 johnson 10 thats pretty clean but these two motors are in almost mint. question is much difference between the 54 and 56 10hp? or no...
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