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    1970 60 Horse Johnson short to long shaft convert

    I stumbled on a rather incredible find that I can''t pass up. <br />I have a 1970 60 horse Johnson 3 cylinder, Model 60ES70.<br />This motor has been stored indoors since 1970 and is brand new, it's never been on a boat. I got it, changed the impeller for insurance, ( didn't need it as it turned...
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    Color code on electic shift wires, 60HP jon/rude

    Hello all. <br />I am replacing a lower end on my 71 60HP/3cyl/electric shift Jonny... I got a used unit off a 68 Evninrude,looks like a perfect bolt up, one minor issue... my electric shift wires are green/blue as is the norm. The wires on the replacement unit are not.. one is black and one...
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    Removing lower end on 71 Jonny 60 elec shift

    A question for the "gods of Iboats"! :D <br />I am about to remove the lower end on my 71 Johnson 60, 3 Cyl electric shift.<br />I know that the wires for the shift should pull down through the engine, and I know the trick about tying a piece of wire to 'em so you can pull them back up. <br...
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    50 HP Evinrude Lark, 1972, polarity reversed

    My friend accidentally reversed his battery connections on a 72 Evinrude Lark, 50 HP twin.<br />I don't have the model/serial for it.<br />However, I believe he has damaged it and wonder if anyone can advise on these symptoms:<br />1. When he shuts it off, the engine now jumps into forward gear...
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    71 Johnson, 60hp, electric shift, drive slips?

    Hi all:<br />Have a 1971 Johnson 60HP 3Cyl, electric shift. Model 60ESL71C.<br />Runs strong however when I first engage it in forward gear and accelerate, the drive unit slips, usually 2 or 3 times. After that I can run it wide open or any speed with no problems.<br />When I stop it will...
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    Older boat, OMC tachometer connection help?

    I have a 71 Caravelle 16 footer. 60HP Johnson.<br />The boat has an original OMC tach, that is not connected. There are two wires on it, one is grounded, the other was cut, and obviously connects to the enginer or control box somewhere.<br />Can anyone advise where this wire connects? I would...
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