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  1. TwoRivers

    1989 70 hp Evinrude Overheating:

    Removed the carbs and the intake. I can see light through the reeds on all three assemblies. Nothing broken, some more light shines through than others and number two assembly looks to have the biggest gap with a little warp (maybe?) Also, I'm getting some raw fuel in the airbox? Questions: Does...
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    1989 70 hp Evinrude Overheating:

    Thanks for your reply. New gaskets came in today. I'll install tomorrow and try to take the boat out for a spin. What do you think about timing? My motor calls for 19 degrees BTDC. Either 1990 or 91 they changed to 17 BTDC. Was there a SB regarding changing the 1989 model timing? I agree with...
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    1989 70 hp Evinrude Overheating:

    Over the past winter I replaced the water pump and fuel pump on my1989 70. Both pumps are OEM. The original fuel pump was a bi passed vro replaced with non vro pump. Changed all the fuel lines. Compression is 120 across all cylinders. Good spark. Motor is peeing strong. I removed tstat and...
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    Parts still available?

    Hello all. Wondering if parts are still available for a Tohatsu M9.9C? Anybody know about what year this would be? thanks
  5. TwoRivers

    Lower unit not sealing?

    Hello all. Once again I come seeking wisdom, understanding and knowledge and thank you in advance for your consideration. Working on re-sealing the lower unit of a 1999 Johnson 200hp Ocean Runner 2 stroke J200PLEEN. I was informed on another thread that the lower unit is not the same year as...
  6. TwoRivers

    Shift shaft seal(s)?

    Working on the shift shaft cover for a 200hp Johnson (J200PLEEN). I removed one O ring from inside the cover. I'm sure that's the only one that was in there. The Sierra kit I purchased contains two O rings. The parts diagram shows two O rings go into the cover. I was able to get one ring into...
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    Part fell into lower unit?

    Once again I come seeking wisdom, guidance and understanding. Working on a 99 Johnson 200hp two stroke. (J200PLEEN). Changing out seals in lower unit and replacing water pump. I removed the shift shaft cover before removing the water pump. The impeller was frozen to the drive shaft and I had to...
  8. TwoRivers

    Anybody know what these are?

    These are on the gunnels of my SeaNymph CC191 Striper. I think they might be bases for rod holders? Not sure. If they are I'd like to find the rod holders they work with. Any help appreciated. thanks rob
  9. TwoRivers

    Change 9.9 from short to long shaft?

    Hello all, hope everyone is having a great boating season? Trying to get out onto Lake Erie and do some trolling with my 19 ft. Sea Nymph Striper. Need a long shaft motor for my application and my 77 Johnson 9.9 is a short shaft. I'd like to change it to a long shaft motor. I've got a long...
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    Opinions concerning 93 Yamaha 115 Outboard?

    Hello all. Considering the purchase of a 1993 Yamaha 115 to power my 19ft. SeaNymph Striper. Any opinions or first hand knowledge of this motor greatly appreciated. Searched through the forum and can't find much about the motor. Some hard starting issues. Currently have an Evinrude 70 on the...
  11. TwoRivers

    No Spark 70hp Evinrude

    Have a no spark on any cylinder E70TLCEM. Checking out the stator: No ohm reading between brown wires. 450 ohm reading between orange wires. Should I assume stator is bad? Checking out timer base: 11 ohm between white and blue 11 ohm between white and purple No ohm reading between white and...
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    Amphenol Pin Question?

    Hello all, Working on a 70hp Evinrude no spark on any cylinder situation. E70TLCEM Troubleshooting I get no ohm reading between the brown wires coming off the stator. Also get zero DVA voltage when cranking. I pulled the flywheel but to remove the stator it looks like I'd have to remove the...
  13. TwoRivers

    Sea Nymph transom size & motor recommendations?

    Just picked up a 1990 Sea Nymph 19ft. Striper. It has a 70 hp. Evinrude long shaft on it. Not sure the motor came with the boat originally? Motor runs fine except the boat is rated for 140 hp. Looking at higher hp motors but I not sure about what shaft length to look for. I know, just measure...
  14. TwoRivers

    Add Tiller control to 25hp NS3?

    Hello all, Haven't been on the board all summer because my 25hp Nissan NS3 is running beautifully. I never once took the engine cover off. Getting ready to take the motor off the boat and store indoors for the winter. I'm seriously considering adding a tiller control to my motor and re-arranging...
  15. TwoRivers

    1981 Johnson 200 HP: Any opinions?

    Hello all. Anybody have any experience with an 81 Johnson 200 HP? Owner says the power head was replaced several years ago and the motor has even compression on all six cylinders. Probably not many of these were made yet still around? Any known issues? thanks rob
  16. TwoRivers

    Red Plug pin connector help needed.

    Hello all. My motor is a 1991 Evinrude 15 hp. It has the remote controls with the red plug. Sometimes when you turn the key nothing will happen. I've isolated the problem to the motor side of the wiring harness at the red plug (male side). I'm pretty sure it's the yellow/red wire loosing contact...
  17. TwoRivers

    1958 5.5 leaking lower unit

    I have a 1958 Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman. I don't use the motor much and a young fella offered me a few dollars as he wants it for his 12 ft boat. Before I let it go I decided to give it a once over and replace the impeller as I've had one sitting around here for awhile. I started it up in a tub...
  18. TwoRivers

    25 HP Nissan (2 stroke NS3) Carb Clean Question 200

    Hello all got a question or two? Started the Nissan up yesterday getting ready for the opening of PA Walleye season. Started up OK but is idling a little rough. RPMs jump 40 - 60 range. Is that normal? Anyways, after reading many threads here on carb cleaning, I'm convinced that I need to clean...
  19. TwoRivers

    Dressing lower unit threads?

    What do you guys use to dress the threads of the bolts that attach the lower unit to the mid section? The manual says to use OMC gasket sealer. Reading numerous threads I discovered that the Permatex Aviation gasket sealer is the same? I picked some up and it looks like the old shellac goop from...
  20. TwoRivers

    Should I just break the bolt?

    Hello all. I've been doing some maintenance on my 1989 Johnson 70 hp. While trying to remove the lower unit for a water pump upgrade one of the bolts broke off. It's one of the bolts toward the middle of the lower unit. I was able to remove the bolt up inside of the anode cavity and the two...
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