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  1. micmor64

    Suzuki DT16 Model Differences

    I was given a DT16 1602-103623 and am needing to find a few parts. I keep finding references to Models G, J or Vz, and am unable to identify any differences. I am away from the motor right now and will be for likely another month or two, but that won't stop me from searching for the needed...
  2. micmor64

    Hull Blister Repair

    Away from home and project for a bit (sorry can't do Pic's at this time), but beginning to think about the best way to move forward when spring finally arrives. Hull is a 1957ish ( I think) Herters Hudson Bay (given to me by a friend). Before the snow started to fly, I wire brushed, then...
  3. micmor64

    Trailer Updating Help Needed?

    I just received this trailer from a good friend along with a 13.5 foot Herter's Hudson Bay fiberglass boat and a 1981 Suzuki DT 16 outboard. I have never owned a trailer with this type of wheel hub axle arrangement before and would consider updating to a "more modern Hub". Any suggestions as...
  4. micmor64

    Herters 13.5 Needs a Motor

    A friend gave me an old Herters Hudson Bay 13.5' fiberglass boat in great shape (needs stripping and re-painting). I'm very much looking forward to the spring when my Spaniel pup Buoy and I will be spending many hours on the water with it (very manageable size for the two of us). It came with...
  5. micmor64

    Suzuki Dt16 Starter

    Just received a 1981 DT16 (1602-103623). the starter pinion gear does not rise when the starter rope is pulled. I'm an old experienced "johnny-rude" guy with top mounted recoil starters, and this is my first look ever at a Suzuki vertical manual start unit. After trying to start the motor...
  6. micmor64

    yamaha 9.9 ELRX won't idle

    A lot of searching and reading old posts and haven't found an answer that worked for me... So thought I'd post a new thread. 1999 - 9.9 high thrust 4 stroke - motor has 22 actual run time hours on it and it ran fine the last couple of years until an intake valve bent. Just finished a valve job...
  7. micmor64

    1959 35HP Frothy Caramel Colored Oil

    Motor is a Sea King (I know its not a Jonny-Rude, But...) and was rebuilt some 20 or more years ago and has sat garaged for the last 15. I've got it up and running well and had it out today for a test run. Upon returning it to the trailer, I noticed a light creamy mocha colored streak of oil...
  8. micmor64

    1959 Sea King Kill Switch

    I have the 35HP up and running pretty well now. I have found though, that idling down and choking does not kill the motor (guess it might be running too well?). The electric choke seems to be working fine and is needed to start the engine. Occasionally, when at low idle It'll cough and stop...
  9. micmor64

    Decals and engine Badges

    1959 Sea King 35HP Electric Start is up and running. This winter, I'm thinking of refreshing the motor with a fresh coat of paint (with a few minor mechanical clean ups) and new decals. I haven't found a source yet and am hoping for suggestions on sourcing the decals. Also, the engine badges...
  10. micmor64

    1959 35HP SEA KING Carb Jet Settings

    Both the mercury switch and the Starter Solenoid came in today. I installed them and attempted an engine start. It wants to, but....... kind of sputters and stammers for a few seconds on "electric choke" then quits. If I remember correctly, The Low Idle Jet initial setting is 1 1/2 Open (from...
  11. micmor64

    Which Book(s) Is/are Best?

    I've been working on "JohnnyRude" motors for 45 years or more but am starting to get a little forgetful. I have now parred down my inventory of motors from dozens to Just one. A 1959 Montgomery Wards Sea King 35HP Electric Start. I am looking to you, the experts, on which manual is best. I...
  12. micmor64

    1959 Sea King (Gale) 35HP Mercury Cut Out Switch Bad

    I re-built this motor some twenty years ago and it was running very strong when my father in-law passed, close to ten years now, we just put it aside. Now, I'm trying to bring it back to life and ran into a snag. There are dual mercury switches on the tiller gear. One for grounding the...
  13. micmor64

    9.9 High Thrust Operating RPM

    The outboard is a new 1999 9.9 High Thrust Yamaha. The boat is a 26' St. Pierre Dory displacement hull with a displacement of roughly 3600 lbs. The prop is a factory 11 3/4 x 9. At 850/900rpm my gps shows 3.5 mph and I am attaining hull speed at a measured 1950 rpm and wot at 2200 rpm. At...
  14. micmor64

    Help... Brand new BF2.3 Floods Out

    Bought a New BF2.3 in August this year (been a 35+ year user of "old" Evenrudes/Johnsons and decided to finally quit tinkering and just upgrade). After 5 times on the lake in Aug/Sept and being very careful to follow Hondas' "break-in" process, I put almost 16 hours on the engine and it ran...
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