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    2021 Tohatsu 6hp on 12’ aluminum Jon boat running @ 6500 ft elevation

    Is it more important to rejet the carb or get the right pitch prop?
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    1968 Johnson 9.5hp Scored Driveshaft and Gearcase

    Have a 1968 Johnson 9.5 with an upper gear case brass bearing (?) and drive shaft that are scored. The scoring is about 2 pieces of computer paper thick and deep and about 2 inches long. Is this something that is fixable? If it is not fixed will the gear case leak oil past this scoring? What...
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    Light Duty Trolling

    Was wondering if a Ugly Stick Medium action 7' with a Cabelas Depth Master 20 bait caster 290yds/14lb would be an ok rig for light lake trolling for trout, lures, spoons maybe lead core. Next size down reel is Cabelas Depth Master 15 bait caster 290 yds/12lb. Appreciate the imput.
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    MPH 1957 14 ft Crestliner Viking

    It's rated for 60. Anyone know approximately how fast that boat would go with 2 people and gear would equal 400lbs. 4500 feet elevation. Late model 4 stroke in either 30-40-50 hp. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
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    1957 Merc 45hp

    Friend picked up a 1957 Crestliner with what he believes is a 57 Merc 45hp 4 cylinder outboard. How is that motor for reliability? Was it a decent or a pain in the rear? It is not running. Where do you spend the money, fix or look for different motor. Looking under the cover it looks like a C...
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    Max Engine HP

    Would anyone know the max HP for a 1957 Crestliner 14ft boat? It has a sheering wheel and covered bow.
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    Hydraulic Steering For New Lund 1850 Impact XS

    Looking at purchasing a new Lund 1850 Impact XS with the Merc 150. Was wondering if the hydraulic upgrade is worth the $1400 or stick with the stock Lund anti feedback system. Thanks
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    Honda or Evinrude

    Which motor would push a 12 ft Jon boat faster or would there really be not much difference. A 1962 Evinrude 3hp or a 2014 Honda 2.3hp motor. Thanks
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    1962 3042 3hp Evinrude

    Thanks to all for posting all the great help. Rebuilt carbs and new coil ect., motor runs great. When I went to put on the lower side covers on the motor the high speed needle valve knob rubs agains the cover. The low speed valve has about an 1/8th inch between the cover and knob. Did I...
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    1985 65 hp Mercury

    Does it have 1 or 2 carbs. Was it a good motor? Thanks, Rich
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    Lower End Drain Screw Washer

    Would any know the part number for the washer (I think it's plastic) that goes on the two drain hole screws for a 1962 3042 3hp evinrude. Thanks, Rich
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    1958 Glass Magic

    Anyone interested have at it. I don't own this boat, just thought it looked interesting. It is located in Montana. http://billings.craigslist.org/boa/1714126640.html Anyone care to share a little history about the company.
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    Lightwin 3hp Carb Valve Packing/Packing Washer

    Thanks again for all the help. Are the "Speed Needle Valve Packing" and the "Speed Needle Packing Washer" the exact same small red fiber washer that comes in the rebuild kit. Don't have anything else left in the kit that would work. There are two rubber O-rings but they are too big, just...
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    High Low Valve Packing

    Have a 3hp Lightwin that I doing a carb rebuild on. The High/Low speed valve packings are giving me fits to get out. Don't want to mar the threads. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks Rich
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    Evinrude 3hp 1962 4032 Carb Question

    Just recieved my carb rebuilt kit. In the kit is a little wire that I believe goes on the float needle. I didn't have one on my carb when I dissasembled and the parts list doesn't show it. Should I use it and does it clip on the float arm also? Thanks, Rich
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    3 hp Ligthwin Carb Air Intake

    I just bought a 1962 3042 3hp Lightwin. My friend has one also. Comparing motors we noticed his has what looks like a small 1/4 plastic looking plug directlly below the low speed control knob. Mine is missing the plug and when you look inside the hole you can see the air silencer screen...
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    lightwin 1962 3 hp

    On the motor is the low speed setting knob the upper or lower control on the carb. Thanks, Rich
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    Lightwin Manuals

    Brand new here, from Bozeman MT (the land of 20 year old Boats and Motors with 15 minutes on them) This forum looks to be a wealth of information. Found a Lightwin 3hp 3042b and a Johnson 9.5hp MQ-14E on CL for $50 for the pair. They were someones fathers motors that were sitting in the...
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