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    Sneezing with video

    Carb cleaned multiple times, new points condensers, fuel line, powerhead gasket, and tank. Any idea what could be causing this sneeze? Correct packing in the needle 1 1/4 turns out. I'm lost.. video below.
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    1975 25hp sneeze, and screw?

    Hello group. I have a 75, 25hp evinrude I have been rebuilding, and I have it to running condition, however, it's sneezing at all RPM's. Rich, lean dont seem to affect it. Carb plate is fully closed at idle, opens right between the armature dots. Points clean, adjusted to .20, nice spark. No...
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    Pull powerhead to replace shufting rod?

    I'm pretty sure I need to pull the powerhead to replace my broken shifter on the 1975 25hp evinrude, but the clearance to get to that one bolt behind the exhaust housing, ..just whew. I don't think I can get to it. Any tips or tricks to share? I don't mind fabbing something up to temp shift, but...
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    Very quick 1975 25hp evinrude question

    Need the tourqe specs Ft lbs for a 1975 25hp evinrude flywheel nut. Thanks!!
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    1963 johnson 40 hp electric

    Just a quick question. Do these coils look original, or aftermarket?
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    93 15hp evinride driving me NUTS!

    I have had the outboard for about 5 years and it has always been a decent runner, but would never troll quite the way i wanted it to. Recently, it started Bucking and stalling at idle, then would only start again with choke. then drove it back to the launch. Ordered a new carb kit and installed...
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    year needed please..

    i think i got a really killer deal today. 60 bucks got me an old evinrude fleetwin aquasonic 7.5 horsepower that looks like grampy wrapped in a blanket after each years use. Can't seem to locate a year for it though.. Can someone help please? 7516-18876 Thanks in advance..
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    to buy, or not to buy..

    Hello, <br /> I have a small 14 foot fiberglass boat thats grossly underpowered with a 6 horse johnson. I have a chance to buy for 200 bucks, a merc 20 horse. I think the dude selling it may be illiterate, or drunk, but when i asked him about it,(by e-mail, )this was the mail i sent him, <br...
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    gas tank vent..

    Hello all..<br /> Just a quick question at the risk of sounding reeealy dumb :) I have an older johnson 6 horse that runs great seemingly, but my question is how does the gas tank vent? It stalled out on me last week, and the cap has 3 positions.. tight, loose, and off. Does the cap need to...
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    forward, shift, reverse?

    Hi guys, <br /> I have a 68 Johnson 6 horse with the hand controlls, and a quick question..<br /> The hand control has start, neutral, shift, and stop on it. uh.. Does the motor need to be off to go into the shift position?.. as it dies as soon as i turn it to shift. This is my first motor...
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    68 johnson smoking..

    Hey guys..<br /> I just fired up an old 68 johnson today. On low idle, it seems just fine, but when i rev it up, it smokes like crazy.. I mixed the fuel 50 to 1, (maybe 1 extra oz by mistake) but is that enough to make it smoke that much? also, how hot should the water from the "pee hole" be...
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    gps software

    Howdy all, <br /> Im looking for a copy of the lowrance Mapcreate software if anyone has it used. I paid a bunch for the gps, and just cant afford the $139.00 they want for a new copy. Thanx
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    1st time owner with a couple easy ones(i hope)

    Hello all..<br /> I have been given a 12 foot sears fiberglass boat which i have restored. I purchased a 3 hp. johnson for it, and then was quickly given a 6 hp johnson. I have the manual for the 3 hp, but have no info at all on the 6 hp. I need year, and fuel mix ratio, if possible. Model#...
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