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  1. dkonrai

    201b orings? where do i get them?

    someone posted about using 201b orings for the carb 302984 gasket, the one that sits on the hi speed jet. i cant seem to find anywhere that doesnt sell them as a 250 pack. yes its cheap, but what m i going to do with 250? any tips? i have tried the auto stores, including napa. dino
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    1956 evi 7516 impeller/lu removal

    first little classic i have owned. im starting another project, and wanted to replace the impeller. i have removed the lu bolts, and now i cant seem to remove the lu. waiting on a factory manual but do i remove the ph to remove the lu? the lu dropped about a half inch and i dont see a shift...
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    1954 johnson qd15 10 hp after 25 or 30 years its awake!

    i was given this motor, and just wanted to share this. it sat for 25 - 30 years in a shed. brought her home, pulled the plugs and shot a little 2 stroke oil. sprayed some seafoam down the carb. gave it a few turns rolling her around for a couple of days. finally had some time to give it a run...
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    mile master two line tank rusty now what?

    have a two line mile master tank. want to line the inside of the tank, then a rebuild. i am in process of the nuts and screws in the tank with some paint thinner. i dont think i can get all the rust out, so what is the product that you have used? and the results? seems the por15 isnt a godd...
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    81 4.5 evi, so sad how peeps treat their motors

    bought this motor mainly for the thumb screws. really clean 81 4.5. low hours..... but the ph was frozen shut. tried the shot of oil in the pistons. so i pullled the motor apart today and this is what i find there is no penetrating oil that can help this poor motor. guy tells me that he used...
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    72 20hp johnson idle needle too rich?

    i am going nuts on this motor. i picked up this pretty clean 72 johnson 20hp. po said it was his grandfathers and was in a shed for the past 30 years. seems like it was well cared for. it starts, pretty easy actually. i have low idle issues, almost like a vacum leak? the idle screw is only out...
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    merry christmas to all!

    many thank you to the guys at iboats. merry christmas to all! dino
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    johnson 72 20hp plugs, champion or ngk?

    need to order plugs. ngk or champion? i see the champion plug is j4c, hotter plug is j6c. the ngk is br6s #3522 but what is the next hotter temp plug?
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    thoughts on 72 johnson 20hp. need some of your 2 cents

    just picked up a 72 johnson 20hp. seems pretty clean i have yet to fire it up. compression is at 120/120 has spark. any advice? i am used to 15hp, and saw this on cl for 300. did i pay too much? will post some pict later. most of the 20/25 are going for 500-900. this one was way less. dino
  10. dkonrai

    what do you use to clean off old gaskets?

    mot sure if this is the correct place to ask, but what do you use to clean off old gaskets? i will be regasketing a evinrude 9.9 and the gaskets are pretty stuck on. i have tried soaking the parts in pinesol, the new gasket remover for california is a joke. any suggestions? dino
  11. dkonrai

    85 sailmaster 9.9 basket case, corrosion, blown power head what not to do

    here is what happens when you dont take care of your salt water motor. too bad really. i bought it for the starter and a few odds and ends, 100 is pretty cheap when you get a carb, power pack, coil, lead wires, starter/assembly/12volt power. the lower unit extension was solid to the extension...
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    87 johnson sailmaster 9.9 lower unit extension removal

    newly acquired motor. 87 sailmaster 9.9. the powerhead has no compression in one cylinder, and plans are to turn it into a short shaft. have the lower unit off, but the extension seems stuck via the water tube. looking into the housing i see the water tube looks like it is firmly attached to the...
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    83 evi 15hp ignition use on 74 johnson 15hp?

    ihave a 74 johnson 15hp. picked up a box of parts from a 83 evi 15hp. can i use the flywheel/plate/coils/ignition on my 74? then i can get rid of the points set up. thanks dino ps, the 83 is really a box of parts, power head looks good but the outside needs to be blasted and repainted hardly...
  14. dkonrai

    ethanol is really bad, evinrude 88 6hp

    my recent adventures on purchasing a 88 6hp longshaft evinrude. it ran and idled great, but, did not want to throttle up. ended up that the throttle cam arm was broken a common item that breaks. replaced the cam then the motor still did want to throttle up. i didnt really want to pull the carb...
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    88 6hp long shaft, need to find retainer and link assembly!!!!

    1988, 6hp evinrude longshaft. seems the retainer and link assembly is broken. the motor wont go past idle and i see the roller isnt touching the base at more than idle. it looks like the plastic part broke and it seems the part is nla. so anyone have any suggestions? i see there is a plastic as...
  16. dkonrai

    1974 15hp johnson, worth fixing?

    i have this 74 johnson 15hp motor. compression is great 118, 120. carb is decent. here is the problem, i have low idle issues and i think the coils (all three) are bad and leaking. when the motor is running i sometimes get shocked off the motor. i think the motor is only worth about 300 on the...
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    74 and 88 johnnyrude 15hp dies at low idle. im going crazy!

    i have successfully taken motors from the grave to running except for these three motors. i am getting flustered to no end. i hope someone can give a little advice? three motors, all dont low idle. same symptoms. at low idle they die. 88, evinrude, 15 hp. new hoses, rebuilt carb used all the...
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    tinny transom, plywood or solid oak plank?

    as some of you know i have a 1982 valco. the transom is rotted out, and my question is: 5/8 plywood vs 5/8 plank oak? i have some vintage, 1 x 12 oak shelving, really nice clear grain. my thoughts are that the plank is stronger than using plywood? i am in the trades and we always use boards vs...
  19. dkonrai

    1974 merc 7.5 fuel pump? no low idle

    merc 74, 7.5 hp, short shaft. i cant seem to get this stupid motor running right. it will start, run, but just wont low idle. replaced, plugs, rebuilt the carb, fuel pump. has spark, 130 pound if compression. i am unsure if i put the fuel pump together correctly. it is mounted on the side of...
  20. dkonrai

    82 valco tinny help with transom and floor paint

    bought the boat, trailer and a seahorse 9.9 for 400.00. boat and trailer need work. question, anyone use rustoleum garage epoxy floor paint? it seems that it would work, but dont know if anyone has used this succesfully? next, how do you get the transom wood out and the new piece back in? do i...
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