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    johnson what year?

    I'm forwarding this ? from another fishing board as he is not able to find an answer. I thought the answer could be found here.<br />Thanks<br />Does anyone know how to figure out the year of a johnson motor by the model & serial #'s? It's an older 5 1/2 hp. motor...I'm thinking it's a late 50's...
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    Asleep at the wheel? (priceless)

    New truck $30,000<br /><br />New boat $25,000<br /><br />New shorts $10<br /><br />Good quality trailer hitch.....priceless<br /><br />
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    charging sytem

    Is there any other way to check my charging system on my 94 70hp rude other than checking at the battery? The multimeter I have is analog and tough to read being that the units jump from 10 to 50. (ya think they could've thrown in a 20 or 30) I can't tell if there is any increase after starting...
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    head bolt retorque

    As in a previous post, someone stated that you should retorque head bolts after "first run" on rebuild. My enging was rebuilt last fall, and I have ran maybe 2 hrs most. Should those bolts be retorqued? <br />'94 rude 70hp
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    aluminum boat cleaning

    aluminum hull painted white. I have some algae staining from last year. I am going to try whesley's bleach white. If it comes clean is there any type of protectant I can put on it to make it easier to clean/protect. Wax?
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    pro lube hubs

    Has anyone heard of these or have these. I seen them in Cabelas catalog. It appears that the bearings use 50 weight oil instead of grease. Then to maintain, just change oil.<br />Seems easy enough but.....<br />Any thoughts?
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    gauges

    Looking to add gauges to my '94 70 hp rude. Will any omc gauges work? Is this a diy project for someone who is somewhat knowledgeable? I think I will go with RPM water pressure and speed. What do I need to look for when buying these? I have seen them on ebay for a pretty reasonable price.<br...
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    winter project

    My father has an old outboard that has been sitting in his garage for about 15 years. It was his fathers. It is a sea king, and it says 5.1 cubic inches. I couldn't find any numbers at first glance. What kind of motor am I looking at? I am thinking about restoring this motor as a winter project...
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    algae discoloration

    Was out recently in very green blooming water (like green paint) now my white painted aluminum boat is stained. Any good suggestion on removing the staining. I haven't tried anything yet except simple green which didn't work. I was going to try a bleach mixture next, but thought I would try here...
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    winterizing questions

    I have a '94 evinrude 70 hp. Here's what I plan on doing.<br /><br />1. Seafoam in gas to stabilize it.<br /><br />2. Seafoam in cylinders.<br /><br />3. Drain gearlube. (or should I replace lube)<br /><br />What other things should I do? Are there things I shouldn't do?<br /><br />I know there...
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    gauges

    I am now in the process of having my '94 70hp evinrude completely rebuilt. The only gauge I have is a trim/tilt gauge. The cluster on my counsel has cut outs for about 4 more. What and if any gauges should I add. I want to try to reduces my chances, as much as I can, of having my cylinders score...
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    evinrude probs

    I bought a '94 sea nymph with a 70hp evinrude w/vro in May. It ran perfect for the one tank of gas I ran through it. I finally got a few days off to go to go on a fishing vacation. Yeah you guesssed it, first trip out, got about a mile away and stall. Limped it back to mechanic and he said "no...
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