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    Compression check

    I have a 1977 Johnson 9.9. Looking at it for my son. Is 90 and 95 on the cylinders acceptable? Sat all last year and probably hasn’t been decarbed in a while.
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    Carb for 1977 9.9

    Hi guys, in need of a carb for a Johnson 9.9 1977. Model 10EL77A. I checked all the usual stores. It’s my sons boat and he left 2019 gas in it.......now says won’t start. Think this is my best option as opposed to a rebuild even though I’m very familiar with LeRoy......😲
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    Evinrude 150 Opinions please

    I’m considering a used boat. Has a 2011 E Tec 150 on it with 206 hours. Looking for opinions on this motor. What should I do before I buy? I own a 74 70 Hp so no computer diagnostics experience. Any thoughts on these fault codes?
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    Used trim tilt for 70 hp Evinrudee

    Im at the lake this week and a local comes up and says he has a trim unit for my 1974 70 hp Evinrude. Says he’s been watching me for years pulling up my motor when docking at the rental. He said it is on a 68 with a LU and I can have it all for $100. Guess he felt sorry for me. I’m in Vermont...
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    Johnson 9R-70C

    My neighbor is new to outboards. He has a 1970 9.5 hp that was given to him. Said it ran fine last year. Now won’t start. He sprayed ether in the carb and it sparked for a second. He was lots of quad runners...... He has good fuel, bulb gets hard. He checked the fuel pump screen and it’s...
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    Plywood Flooring ?

    What being used these days to replace a wood floor in a tin boat? Haven’t done this in a while. I plan to epoxy both sides with the US Composites 3:1. I can get 1/2 marine at $89 per sheet but looking for cheaper options.
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    16 SS Live Well Anydody?

    Has anyone added a live well to their restorations? I love my 1974 16 ft SS and can generally keep fish alive on a stringer but a live well is something I’ve thought about. I know a sheet metal guy who can custom make the tank out of sst or aluminum. Thinking port side and replacing the lounge...
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    1974 16' Starcraft SS Trailer Question

    I've had this boat for a while now and it has 1974 Texas Trailer which I assume is original to the boat. My problem is it has never been easy to load out. Always a bit off center. I don't have a pic handy but its a standard center roller and 2-4 foot bunk design. It also has 4 foot side guides...
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    1974 Power Pilot Remote Choke Toggle

    My remote control has a toggle under the key. When you bump it the solenoid closes the choke plates. Ran great for our 2 week trip until the last day. Hit the toggle and all is dead. The only thing I did different was to pull the battery and charge it. After I reinstalled the battery I then had...
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    1974 70 Hp Pee Stream

    Im finally going to add a tell tale. Read a lot of posts, Service Bulletin, etc. Have the tap, fittings and tubing. The SB says to use OMC Gel Seal to attach the fitting to the water jacket. I dont have the Gel Seal, Posts say that Locktite 515 is an alternate but NAPA doesnt carry but could...
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    '74 Starcraft 16SS Body Work

    I have a few holes and rough spots to fill in the aluminum gunwales and side panels from old rod holders, step pads, etc. I have filled bolt holes with JB Weld in the past and painted with OK results. This time I have spots that are deformed, dented and slightly oxidized and think I will be...
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    Repower my 16 SS

    I have a 1974 Super Sport with a 74 Evinrude 70 Hp. Original layout with open bow seats and lounge seats. Some folks say this is the ideal motor however I dont take the kids tubing anymore. Plus its 41 years old and been costing my a few hundred each year. Coils, carbs, fuel pump, etc. Trying...
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    1974 Power Pilot Remote

    I have this remote that I'm having an issue with the neutral start. I shift to neutral and shut down. All Okay. When I start back up the lever is in a "dead spot" until I bump it forward until it stops. Then I have a connection and it starts up. I see #68 is the neutral start switch and is...
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    70 Hp water drains slow

    It’s a 1974 70 Hp Evinrude. I installed an OMC water pump kit. First time for me on this motor but I’ve done my 10 Hp before. This model does not have a pee stream but Ive been meaning to add one. So I did the pump. Had help guiding the LU back on. Everything went well. Ran it in a...
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    70 Hp Impeller Kit

    This is the first time I have done a water pump on my 1974 70Hp Evinrude. I have a J-E complete OEM kit. It came with a full face gasket. When I pulled the old pump out there was no gasket. Do I use it? Does it go below the wear plate? Should it go on dry or with a sealant? There is an O-ring...
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    70 Hp Evinrude fuel pump

    1974 70Hp Evinrude Model 40473M. I have been chasing an issue with rough idle. Good compression, spark and fuel. Carbs rebuilt. Thought I might have a ruptured diaphragm in the fuel pump. If so, then the pulse line could draw fuel right into the crankcase and run rich. I also admit to the...
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    1974 70 hp Evinrude Timing

    I had to change the power pack on my 1974 70 hp. The manual says to check the ignition timing after this is done. Set to 20 degrees BTDC at 4500 rpm IN GEAR. Looking for some guidance. I found this from Joe Reeves in the Top Secret files. Sounds nice that this can be done without running the...
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    9.9 Johnson may have overheated

    My sons first boat and motor. I try to help him as much as I can but he lives with his mother so I dont get many teachable moments with him. 9.9 1977 Johnson long shaft. Last August he tore up the lower unit gears. I bought a 1985 complete LU short shaft. I took my long shaft and shift rod and...
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    9.9 Johnson. Does this look right?

    I needed to replace the lower unit on my 1977 9.9 Johnson long shaft. Found a 1985 LU with short shaft on eBay pretty cheap. The guy sold lots of motor parts and was parting out this motor. I did not need his short shaft since I was re-using my long shaft. However, when I pulled his the end...
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    Johnson 9.9 Lower Unit Options

    Hi Guys, My son has a 1977 Johnson 10EL77A 9.9 long shaft. This is only the second year for this boat/motor and he runs it 2 days a week. He gounded the prop on a gravel bar at low speed today and said it would not shift. I had just installed a new Solas prop I bought him last week since the...
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