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    Rough idling 1989 J50TLCEC

    Let me start off by giving a little history leading to my problem. Out boating one day and the motor started running real rough (kind of surging). I wasn't sure what had happened because the carbs were just cleaned and the motor was running great. I finally figured out that the diaphragm in...
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    Pressure gauge installation ?

    1989 J50TLCEC<br /><br />I want to install one. There is a plug on the exhaust cover located at the top and the tell tale is connected at the bottom. Would it be better to relocate the tell tale to the top and install the pressure line at the bottom or just install the pressure line at the top...
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    How is this prop?

    I was looking on eBay and noticed this prop. I was just curiuos how this prop would be on my motor. It's a cleaver so I'm not sure hat that would do for me. They are surface piercing props, right?<br /><br />I currently have a SSII 11 1/2 x 19 and the wot rpm is 5800.<br /><br />15' hombuilt...
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    Dhadley & others in south Florida

    Good luck to you all & hope your weekend is just a little wet & breezy. I hope it's that way for me too.
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    Sir Dhadley, my setup results & your opinion

    Dhadley,<br /><br />1989 Johnson 50 J50TLCEC<br /><br />I finally got around to getting the SS prop rehubbed and setup on my boat. Refer to this post that we chatted a little bit in.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=28;t=035742#000002 <br /><br />My...
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    1984 Mariner 90 (short shaft I think) info

    I have a freind that is thinking about get this motor. The price sounds real good. I do not have the model number but can proabbly get if needed. We were just wondering how these motors were and if there were any know issues or things to look for. Any info would be great. This is my fist...
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    Link & Sync question

    1989 J50 J50TLCEC<br /><br />I am in the middle of replacing my spark lever & starting the link & sync process. After reading the shop manual, I am starting to figure out how these motors work. The link & sync process says to keep the carb butterflies closed throughout the L&S process. Am I...
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    89 J50 ran hot

    1989 J50 J50TLCEC<br /><br />I just replaced the lower unit with a rebuilt one. It ran fine in the driveway on muffs after installation (probably around 15 min). Took a little cruise on Sunday and mostly putted around. The motor tell tail was nice & strong the whole trip. When we got back to...
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    Lower unit problem 89 J 50

    Once again, I apologize for such a long post. I got the timer base & all the associated parts changed no problem on the 89 Johnson and the motor fired right up. I need to get a new timing light to check the timing. Unfortunately this did not solve the noise I mentioned in the previous...
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    VRO tank kit

    Does anyone know or can determine if this VRO tank kit will fit my motor <br />1989 Johnson 50, Model No. J50TLCEC <br /><br />I found it on ebay and the price is right. May hook the VRO back up on my motor<br /><br />Text from Ebay item<br />Auction is for a New Johnson, Evinrude Syestem Check...
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    Timer base replacement 89 J-50

    First of all, let me apologize for all the questions. I just want to make sure I do the right things. My Clymer manual doesn’t really get into this too much.<br /><br />1989 Johnson 50, Model No. J50TLCEC <br /><br />After figuring out the problem in my last post<br />...
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    1989 Johnson 50 ?'s

    Hope you don't mind me starting a new post about this motor. I figured I would start a new one because I bought the motor last night and would like to start fresh. First off I will list the model No. & then some questions I have.<br /><br />1989 Johnson 50, Model No. J50TLCEC<br /><br />I have...
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    Intercahngable parts 89 Johnson & 80 Rude 50hp

    Hey guys! Been a while since I last posted. Been real busy & blew up my old 1980 Evinrude 50. Am in the process of repowering & saw a 1989 Jonhson 50 for sale on Ebay. Was wondering if there are any intercahgable parts for these 2 motors (i.e. powerhead, lower unit). The lower unit on my...
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    Me again about thermostat change 80 rude 50hp

    Got the old stat out & just for kicks did the test in a pot of water with the old and new one. 10 degree difference between opening & closing. I am glad I decided to change it. I heated the pot up to about 160 degrees and shut it off. Figured it would be better/more accurate to see what...
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    Water pump/impeller change 80 Rude model #E50ELCSR

    I am replacing the impeller and all associated parts (gaskets, housing, etc.). I was very surprised that all the bolts came out so easy. This has definitely been done to this motor before. I have a Clymer manual so it's general in its procedures. Please try to bear with me and try not to...
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    Please confirm suspicions 1980 rude 50

    First off, 1980 Evinrude 50 hp model #E50ELCSR<br /><br />Have been having problems with tach and now charging. Have read a lot of post so I decided to test the electrics on the motor as much as I could. I replaced the rectifier few weeks ago and the tach worked good for a while. I didn't...
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    Broken fly rod

    My step father gave me a fly rod (#9) he made back in the 60's and it has inly been used be me (a couple times). It a great rod but the tip broke off (about 6" down from tip). I'm thinking about using epoxy & a wood insert to repair it. I will propably wrap the outside with thread & epxoy...
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    Starter ? 1980 Evinrude 50 hp model #E50ELCSR

    The starter is very sluggish when cold. It cranks just enough to start motor but very slowly. It works just fine when warmed up.Have replaced all electical lines & solenoid. Do you think this is just the brushes, something else or do I need to do some diagnostics?<br /><br />Thanks in advance...
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    Outboard height vs. transom

    I have a little 15' homemade skiff ( http://bellsouthpwp.net/o/b/ob15/ )with an evinrude 50hp on the back. The antiventilation plate is appoximately 1/4"-3/8" below the keel. I was thinking about raising it 1 hole on the mount which would put it around 1/2" above the keel. What will this do...
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    Blue Cypress Lake, Florida

    Anybody fish Blue Cypress Lake? Was wonder what the lake was like for boating (depth & shallow areas) & fishing. Thanks!
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