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    1972 Rude 6 HP thermostat housing gasket

    I needed to check the thermostat recently and putting back together, I can't really tell if there is a gasket or not. I'm detecting the remains of a very thin gasket paper gasket if any. Is there one? Can I just seal with gasket sealant? Also, is it unwise to run motor without thermostat on...
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    upper driveshaft pin, 1972 6 HP Evinrude

    I'm replacing water impeller on 1972 Evinrude 6 hp. In process, upper driveshaft pin literally fell apart. Can I make makeshift pin? Length? If not, where can I secure one? Also, it is necessary to replace the grommet on water pump housing too? This is my first impeller job, so any help...
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    1972 6 HP Fisherman, water impeller vs. thermostat?

    I have not used this motor for a few years as I upgraded to a 15 HP. I usally have been running it about once per year in a can, however. I was putting it away for winter storeage and ran it in garbage can, mostly above idle speed The exahust port was not spitting any water and the engine...
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    15 HP Evinrude fuel problems

    I have a 1986 Evinrude 15 HP. I went to use it for first ime this year and although I got it going, it ran really rough. I tested it with muffs on, not in tank, so I did not run it in gear, just neutral. I cleaned plugs and played with the idle mixture a bit and it ran better. I took it out...
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    1966 Merc 9.8 HP value for parts

    I have the above motor and someone has offered me $50 for it. I know the year is correct. It is is fair condition. I think it may have lower end issues (from what my friend described when he gave it to me). Is this worth more than $50?
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    aluminum vs. treated wood

    I have an aluminum canoe that I stored under my deck for winter. I took it out today to use it and I noticed that the aluminum is pitted in one area. I believe that I had the ends of some treated wood blocks up against this part of the canoe. Could this cause the pitting? I also had some...
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    starter rewind problems

    1986 15 HP Rude. tried to replace cord without taking rewind unit off. block of wood slipped out in process. i was able to rewind spring by hand, but still have about twenty inches of rope left. any ideas on how to tighten spring further withut taking unit off engine? i thought this would...
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    Lund S-14

    Will be looking at a 1977 Lund S-14 basic model. No upgrades or assessories. Use will be largely for fishing. User comments on this boat? What is decent price to pay for boat without a trailer if in good condtion? Thanks.
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    6 HP Rude Fisherman Running Rough

    Just purchased a 1972 Fisherman. The guy told me that it had a new impeller and a carb kit this year. I took it out on lake and it revs up in neutal, but when put in forward, it barely accelerates and there is a definite chugging. Either it is missing or it simply is not getting enough fuel...
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    8 HP Evinrude problems?

    I'm looking to possibly purchase a 1987 Evinrude 8 HP. In good working condition, how much is a reasonable price to pay? Any inherent problems with these motors?
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    7.5 Honda outboard year/price questions

    I am looking to purchase a 7.5 HP Honda 4 stroke long shaft motor. My father went to look at it for me and it seems to be in good running condtion. He was only able to gather the following information regardign model number, BF75L CDI. Is there any way to determine year with this? In...
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    zinc plate attached to cavitation plate

    I recently purchased a 1986 15 HP Evinrude, made in Canada. I finally figured out what was attached to the cavitation plate - a zinc plate. Does this suggest that this motor was used in saltwater or are these pretty standard on these models? What exactly is the zinc for?
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    repair manual, CD vs. book

    I'm looking to purchase a repair manual. Is a book preferable to a CD? It seems like you can purchase the CDs for a whole lot less than the books. What are the pros and cons of each?
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    1967 Johnson 9.5 Gasket leak?

    I was winterizing my motors and noticed water accumulating on top of engine directly behing flywheel (place where that coin-shaped serial number plate should be, happens to be missing on my motor). I wiped it away and it reappeared. I can only describe the gasket as the one that is at the very...
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    transducer placement

    Just purchased an Eagle Cuda 168. I'm not so sure that I will be keeping the boat that I currently have, so I have this grand idea of attaching the transducer to a board and clamping the board to the transom. I figure that this will help determine best possible placement for permanent...
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    fiberglass trihull possible purchase

    Looking at a 14' fiberglass trihull from 70's. Made by Shell Lake, but has Lund sticker on outside of boat. Has not been used since early 90's. Looks structually sound, but has been stored upside down on supports outdoors. It is heavy. I have a 15 HP Evinrude that I would put on it. Will...
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    Plug Gap for 1967 9.5 HP Johnson

    Need correct gap for spark plugs. pulled plugs and one is fouled. Gap set at .025 on one and close to .020 on fouled plug. Seems too small. Anyone have access to correct gap? NGK B8S plugs Thanks.
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    To fog or not to fog, that is the question

    I bought a can of fogging oil after reading some of the winterizing stuff. To be brutally honest, some of the stuff seems rather excessive, but I will limit this to fogging. I live in WI and I will shortly retire my boat for the season. I will not likely go boating again until at least late...
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    1967 Johnson 9.5 Cavitation Plate Hole

    I just purchased a 1967 9.5 Johnson. I noticed that it has a vent/weep hole on the underside of cavitation plate. At least that is what I think this is. It seems like a gas mixture is coming out of it (unburned gas?). I have a 1970 6 hp Evinrude and it seems to have this same hole in same...
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    Outboard Motor Stand plans

    Need to build a simple functional wood motor stand to hold two small outboards (6 and 9.5 HP). Any links to plans or description of simple design. Thanks.
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