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    Johnson Seahorse 3hp JW10 tuning question

    Hello, I have a JW10 that I am tuning. While setting the point gap, does it matter where the throttle lever is set? Should it be full close, full open, in the middle or does it not matter?
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    Goodyear1951-53 5hp model 025-3569 (Gale 5D10) parts help.... OMC Conversion??

    Hello, I recently acquired a Goodyear 025-3569 which I think is a Sea Bee 5hp and is relevant to a Gale 5D10. I would like to get this old outboard running but I need ignition parts (coils, condensers, points) and an impeller. Any thoughts were to get some or if there are any OMC comparable...
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    Used driveshaft source for 40EL73D

    Hello, I have a 1973 Johnson 40hp 40EL73D. I need a used short (standard) drive shaft for it #384961 and am having a hard time finding a used parts place that carries one. I am converting from long to short. Any thoughts? Thanks
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    outboard height problems....

    I recently bought a 1961 Starcraft Jet Star with a 1973 Johnson 40hp on it. I took it out for a test run and had back splash problems. Went home and saw I had a long shaft on a 15" transom. So, I built a jackplate and raised the motor 5". Took it back out and still had some back splash but...
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    40hp johnson runs rough at low rpm

    I have a 40hp johnson that runs rough at low rpm. It shakes and jerks. At medium and high rmp, no problems. Thoughts? Thanks
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    Jack Plate Material

    Hello, I recently bought an old Starcraft with a 15" transom. It has a Johnson 40hp long shaft on it so I get a lot of back splash at WOT. I would like to build a jack plate out of aluminum angle and plywood. I was thinking of 3x3 1/4 inch thick on the angle and 1.5 inch think lay-up of...
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    1973 40hp Johnson Where is the Pee Stream tube, is there one???

    I replaced the impeller on my 1973 Johnson 40hp and test ran it... runs great.... but I see no pee stream or any tube hanging down where a pee stream should come out. Does it come out father down on the gearcase? Does it come out the water bypass plate? I see an exhaust port mid-way up the...
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    1973 40hp Johnson Shift lever connector for lower unit disconnect...

    Hello, I am attempting to replace the impeller on a 1973 Johnson 40hp. I need to disconnect the shift lever but from what I can tell, the coupler is inside the exhaust housing and not on the front of the motor like other Johnsons.... Can anyone help with this? Do I need to lift the powerhed...
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    1973 Ranger Fisherman 16' boat, what size motor?

    Hello, I have a 1973 Ranger 16' Fisherman boat that I am restoring. It had a 50hp Johnson on it that is junk (threw a ring and can no longer get pistons for it). So, I am at the point of selecting a motor for it. My question is, what size motor is this boat rated for and what size should I...
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    1973 Johnson 50hp piston?

    Hello, I have a 1973 Johnson 50hp with the top piston burned out... looks like I lost the ring and so it needs to be bored out to 030 over size piston. Of course, I cant find a 030os replacement piston for it. I can find the rings though.... Any of you know anyone with 1 or 2 of these 030os...
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    Help with a Jonhson 50hp 50ESL73R

    Hello, I have a Johnson 50hp 50ESL73R outboard that has compression issues. The top cylinder is at 60psi and the bottom at 160psi. Any thoughts as to the problem? Is it worth having the top or both cylinders bored out and to put the .030 o.s. rings in them? It will start and run but I...
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    Mercury KG-7H question

    Hello, I recently inherited an old Mercury KG-7H (1952-53?) and would like to get it running. I had hoped to put it on a small fishing boat but after doing some research, I realized this unit was built for racing and speed. It has spark on both wires and good compression (does 120psi on the...
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