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    CHECK YOUR HOSE CLAMPS!!!

    Today my boat almost went to the bottom of the lake. For the past couple of day's I have done a complete tune-up on my 1988 Bayliner Capri 19ft 3.0 OMC. After finishing it this afternoon I decided I would take it to the lake to try it out and make the final adjustments. After cruising around for...
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    '56 Johnson 10hp won't run

    I recently purchased a 1956 Johnson QD-17 Outboard that I can not get it to run. I Have installed new points, condensors, coils, and went thru the carburetor. I set the points at 020" and set the low speed needle at 1 1/2 turns and high speed at 3/4 turn. The motor will not do anything. It is...
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    1956 Johnson 10hp Ignition Trouble

    I have a 1956 Johnson 10 horse QD-17 that I installed new points, condensors, and coils today however it only sparks a few times on the #2 cylinder then quits. And #1 has nothing. I set the points at .020 and made sure that the points and coils are clean. Is there something I am missing???.<br...
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    1956 Johnson 10 Horse Questions

    Today I came across a really nice 1956 Johnson QD-17 that had been stored for years. After removing the flywheel I found that the previous owner took the coils out and put the screws in a bag. Does the long screw go in the hole closer to the crank or does it go in the outside hole?. And I did a...
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    1949 QD-10 Rare??

    I have a 1949 Johnson QD-10 10hp. I have found very little information about it only that it was the first 10hp Johnson made. Is this motor rare??
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    Source of Riviera Compasses in the US?

    I have a 1988 Bayliner Capri that when I bought it new the dealer installed a Riviera compass that lasted 10 years. At the time I could not find a new one so I bought a Richie compass. That has lasted 4 years. Does anyone know where I can find a new Riviera compass?<br /><br />Thanks
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    1950 Johnson QD-10 Points

    What is the Napa part number for points for a 1950 Johnson QD-10 10hp?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Yamaha 9.9 Remote to Tiller

    I am looking at purchasing a Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke that is setup for remote. How difficult is it to convert it to a tiller??.
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    Dual line tank o ring replacement

    How do I replace the rubber o rings in the gas fitting that connects to the engine?<br /><br />Thanks
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    1956 Johnson 15hp Noise

    I have a 1956 Johnson FD-10 15 horse outboard that has a whining sound when the engine is running. The faster the Rpm's the louder the whine. Is this normal? if not what could the problem be?<br /><br />Thanks
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    '46 Evinrude Zephyr Starting Instructions

    I was finally able to get it to run for a few seconds tonight but I need to know what the needle jets need to be set at while it first warms up.<br /><br />Thanks
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    1956 Evinrude Fastwin 3hp Cooling

    I have a 1956 Evinrude Fastwin 3hp that I am gettting ready for duck season. I installed a new impeller but after running it for a few minutes the engine siezed. I was able to loosen it up and it restarted. Is there a water outlet (pee hole) on this motor?<br /><br />Thanks
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    '56 15hp Carb Adjustments

    When running the motor at low speeds the motor coughs and when I turn the low speed and high speed jets it makes no differnce. I currently have the high speed set between 1/2 & 3/4 turns out and the low speed 1 turn to 1 1/2 turns out. Are these adjustment's correct?.<br /><br />Thanks
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    '56 FD-10 15hp Prop Shaft Seal Replacement

    I recently purchased a 1956 Johnson Sea-Horse 15hp motor that had been sitting for awile. After cleaning the points,cleaning the carburetor,changing the lower unit oil, and adding fresh gasoline the motor started right up and ran pretty good. Then I noticed grey oil under the motor. After...
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    Seaking 12HP I.D.

    I have an old Montgomery Wards Sea King 12hp that I think is from the 1950's but I am not sure. I would like to know when it was made and who made it. The model number is 45GG-9016A and the serial is 510780.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Atwood Surge Brake Hitch Problem?

    I was backing up my boat trailer today and for the last year or so when backing up the part that the ball on the vehicle connects to jambs up. Normally I can pull forward and hit the brakes on the truck and it will come back down but tonight it took forever to get it unhooked. I noticed the nut...
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    Volvo Penta 170- HELP

    I am working on a friends 1970's tri-hull boat that has been sitting for over 2 years and he wants me to get it running. He told me several years ago he had an electrical fire but he rewired it. And it was running when parked. Well now when I turn the key over the engine does not crank but the...
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    Johnson 35hp? date & wiring questions

    I bought what I thought was a 1959 Johnson Super Sea-Horse 35hp outboard but after looking up the model number in a website it shows it to be a 1961 40hp. The number is RDS-23 and the serial is 2167203. Can someone verify that this is either a 59' 35hp or a '61 40hp?. And the person I bought it...
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    1969 Johnson 6hp Seized Engine

    I went to a local boat shop to pickup a manual and he has giving me 5 old outboards out of his "bone pile" to mess with. One is a 1969 Johnson 6hp that the pistons are stuck to the engine block and the motor will not turn over. I have tried spraying Liquid Wrench and WD-40 while taking a breaker...
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    1959 Johnson Super Sea Horse- Good Deal?

    I found a 1959 Johnson 35hp "Super Seahorse" with an electric starter and is in pretty good condition and the guy said his neigbor came over and started it. He wants $80 for it. Does that seem reasonable?
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