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    Tilt Was Working, Now it's Not

    Guys, I'm back with more questions about fixing my tilt unit (2000 Johnson 50HP). I cleaned the whole thing and replaced the electric motor and got it working again on Saturday. Was working like a champ. Then on Sunday it wouldn't work. I have gone through everything and the only thing I can...
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    How to fill trim unit with fluid?

    Guys, what's the best way to fill a tilt unit? My fill plug/hole is horizontal so I'm spilling about 75% of the oil. Makes me think I'm doing it wrong and there must be a better way. It's a 2000 50HP. Thanks!
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    Fix My Tilt/Trim or Get a CMC Unit?

    Guys, I have a 2000 Johnson 50HP on an 18' Duracraft aluminum boat and my tilt/trim unit doesn't work. I've done my research and I need to get a new motor for it along with some of the plugs. My question is, all of this is going to cost around $200, so should I buy these parts and hope it...
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    What to do with left over pre-mixed gas?

    Guys, this past weekend I was preparing the boat for storage for the winter and one of my tanks (they're removable) has probably 4 gallons of already pre-mixed (50:1) gas in it. What should I do with it? It won't be good by the time spring arrives, will it? I can't just go dump it down the...
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    How to Remove My Tilt Unit - Quick Question

    Guys, I'm trying to remove the tilt unit from my 2000 Johnson 50. Could someone take a look at the last pic at the link below and tell me if I am correct in that I just need to remove the two nuts on the bottom pin, apply some Liquid Wrench, let it soak in and then hit the bolt with a hammer...
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    Johnson 50 HP - Tilt - Please Help - New baby on the way so I can't buy a new one

    Guys, I have a 2000 Johnson 50 HP outboard and the tilt doesn't work. The hydraulic cylinder seems to be fine, so I'm assuming it's the motor. Could y'all take a look at these pics and let me know what you think? I would love to be able to drop it off at the dealership and get them to fix it...
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    Johnson 50 Alarm

    Guys, I just got a "new" 2000 50HP Johnson 2-stroke and took it out last Saturday for the first time. I think there might be a short in the alarm because it kept going off. For example, as soon as I put the boat in the water and turn the key one click, not even cranking it, it would go off; a...
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    Please Help -Tilt Unit Johnson 50

    Guys, I just got a 2000 Johnson 50HP and the tilt won't work. Could y'all take a look at these pictures and let me know what you think? It looks to me like I have tilt, but not trim. The hydraulic cylinder seems to be fine. You can hear it make that hydraulic noise when the engine is raised...
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    Johnson 50 Tilt-Trim Not Working

    Guys, I just got a 2000 Johnson 50HP and the tilt/trim doesn't work. The hydraulic seems to be fine because when you manually lift the engine you can hear and see it rise and when you lower it vice versa. I didn't realize how heavy the engine was when I bought it, but at least I got a good...
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    Which outboard to buy?

    Hey guys. I have an 1987 18' Duracraft aluminum boat with a 70HP Yamaha. Well this past winter someone stole my engine, controls, cables, everything. I have been looking around for the last couple of months and think I've found two decent one and want yall's advice. The first is a 1999 or...
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    Will a can of decarb help my idle?

    Hey guys. I posted yesterday about my 1970 20HP Johnson not idling. If you give her some gas she's fine but if you don't she cuts off. The answer I got was to clean the carb. I went to the boat shop and they said to use this can of Motor Marine De-Carb. Think this will help? Stupid question but...
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    1970 20HP Won't Idle

    Hey guys. I just picked up a 1970 20HP and while it runs well, it won't idle. If you give it a little gas it's fine but as soon as you let off the throttle she dies. The guy I got it from had been running a 43:1 gas:oil mix. The only time I've seen it run was at his house when I bought it and...
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    Is 93-95 lbs of compression good?

    My 70hp Yamaha engine was stolen off of my boat a month or two ago and I've been trying to find a decent used one to replace it. A guy on craigslist says he has a 1989 Evinrude 100 for sale that has recently been rebuilt. Says there's 93-95 lbs compression on all four cylinders. Is this any...
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    What motor should I buy?

    I am trying to figure out what kind of motor to get and need some advice. I have an 18' Duracraft aluminum boat. I had a 70HP Yamaha on it but someone stole it. I can't afford a new 70 and none of the used ones I've looked at seem worth a darn. So I've been looking at the Yamaha 20HP four...
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    How fast with a 4.5 HP?

    I have an 18ft aluminum Duracraft and my dad gave me a little 4.5 HP early 80's Evinrude outboard. Any idea if it's strong enough to push the boat? Estimated speed? It has been sitting in his garage for twenty years but used to work fine. What do I need to do to get it ready for the water...
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