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    I give you marine mechanics a lot of credit!!!!!

    For what its worth to any of you professional outboard mechanics reading this..... I have been wrenching on cars since I was 13. I am now 42 and still loving turning wrenches, and have never really given up when it comes to solving motor problems. However, synching carbs on outboards, and...
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    1982 Johnson 50 improves with every step, but has a hesitation

    Hey guys.... Ive been on here asking questions about where to go from here. I pulled out my old 1982 Johnson 50 from hiding and totally re did my 1965 boston whaler from the ground up. I am really happy with how it turned out, except the motor has been very stubborn in coming...
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    Older outboard not running right

    Hi I have two questions. What would the symptoms be of a bad stator? How would the motor behave if the reeds were bad. Thanks guys - Im somewhat unfamiliar with 2 cycles. Paul:confused:
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    Still stumped on engine miss.

    Does anyone know what would constitute a fuel pump needing to be rebuilt on a 1982 Johnson 50? To me all it looks like is a diaphram type rubber plate behind a screen. So presumably if the rubber is not torn , it is fine? I am going nuts trying to find out why I have an upper dead cylinder even...
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    This misfiring is driving me crazy!! Can anyone help?

    Hi guys I thought I had this one figured out - but no such luck. I have had what seems to be a dead upper cylinder. I have made improvements to the way the motor is running , but it still stalls out when pulling off the bottom plug wire when running. It is a 1982 Johnson...
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    Rebuilding a pair of 1982 Johnson 50 carbs

    Well, I never siese to defy physics. Does this make sense to anyone? I took both of the carburetors apart. I am experiencing a dead upper cylinder. The upper carb looked fine inside. I was expecting to find a lot of crap in it because they havent been opened in the 25...
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    What fluid exactly do I use to soak carbs for rebuild guys?

    Hi I Thank you in advance for any help with this. What should I use and where is a good place to purchase a really effective carb cleaner to really give these a good soaking. They have never been off the motor much less rebuilt. Im sure this is the cause of a dead upper...
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    Dead cylinder 1982 Johnson 50 Ignition miss

    Hi Guys I thank you all in advance for any help you can offer : O.K - this has been a problem for a little while. I just isolated it to a non firing top cylinder miss. The compression is good and it is getting gas. I just tested the resistance on the stator and it...
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    1982 Johnson 50 missing and wont run above about 2000 RPM under Load

    Hi guys I Thank you all in advance for any advice you can give me in this department. I finally got the old Whaler wet after it sat for over a decade. You can see the photos on my other threads. The problem is the engine seems to be missing and not running over about 2000 RPM in...
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    1993 Yamaha 130 horse developed a vibration after hitting something with prop

    Hi Guys I have a friend who has a oil injected 1993 Yamaha 130. It seemed to have bottomed out or hit something with prop. I believe he installed a new prop, and now he says under load it has a vibration. The liklihood is that the shaft is bent correct? If so , which one? Is this...
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    Best Price for new 12 gallon plastic fuel tank?

    Hi guys I thank you all in advance for any info on the best deal out there known for a good quality 12 gallon fuel tank (Plastic). I want to get it before the season starts to be ready. Thank you again and happy boating!!! Happy Holidays too - Paul:D
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    Determining distance a bowlight can be seen in nautical miles?

    Hi guys I know this question seems as if I stayed up late at night to dream up a silly question to throw at you - but here is my issue.... I just spent a lot of time restoring my late fathers 1965 Boston Whaler.I have to replace the bow light. I am trying to retain the original look as...
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    determining exact bearing diameter for replacement?

    Hi What is the best fool proof way of determining my actual hub and bearing size so I know I am replacing it with the right one the first time? I am unsure the trailer company is even in busines any longer, but I know the hubs are readily available aftermarket. Would just the use of a...
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    "Tinned primary wire" versus automotive grade

    Hi Any idea of how long the tinned wire lasts over the use of reg multi strand primary wire for wiring up lights and radios? I have to run power up to center console and I have to hide a power wire unfortunately under my rub rail for the bow light. I have no other way of powering...
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    Grounding a fuel tank to prevent static electricity caused fire

    Hi In the boat restoration I am finishing, I have an old steel gas tank, that ,looking back, I never hooked a ground lead to and definitley should have. I once saw a bad fire get started due to a cold dry day and a plastic race car fuel cell that was ungrounded being filled by a plastic can...
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    Primer Bulb best location for install and best brand

    Hi Guys, I thank you all in advance for any help in this dept. Years ago when this boat was last used - I believe I either had a problem with the needle and seat having something stuck in it, or a bad primer bulb check valve. I recently read something that the best...
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    Updated pictures on restoring dads old whaler

    Here is the latest guys....
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    Before and after 1965 Whaler

    This boat belonged to my late father dad. He bought this boat the year I was born and it was 4 years old at the time. It has been in the family for 41 years. Unfortunatly- It had been sitting outside and was neglected for years with many good intentions and just no time to work on it. I have...
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    Before and after pics of redo

    Before and after pics of ongoing project !!! Less than 3 months
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    Steering cable nut to threaded tube sleeve not bottoming out - how come?

    Hi guys - and thank you in advance for your input on this - I have a 1965 boston whaler - 16.5 feet - with a johnson 50 (1982) on it. I just completely re did boat - and I am trying to do a nice job tying in the steering cable. The tilt tube on the engine is not an option because the hull gets...
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