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    some backfire but won't start...

    I have a 1960 75hp Evinrude. Hasn't been started in a couple years. I've replaced all fuel lines, plugs and wires, cleaned out the powerpack which had some minor rust/dirt inside, new gas (24/1 ratio), inspected and cleaned fuel pump and replaced filter. I removed lower unit and replaced the...
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    1960 Evinrude 75hp hard starting

    I have a 1960 Evinrude that I'm having trouble starting. The manual pull start pulls particular hard and even then I can't get any fire. When I try to start it from the switch the starter engages but it can't turn the engine over. The starter battery is brand new and plenty big enough. If I...
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    1960 Owners Manual

    I have a 1960 75h.p. Evinrude Startlight. Model #50523, Serial #09892. kencook.com does not carry an owners manual for this motor, can anyone help? I need to know gas and oil mix ratio etc.<br /><br />Thanks
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    1960 Owners Manual?

    I have a 1960 75h.p. Evinrude Startlight, Model #50523, Serial #09892. kencook.com does not have an owners manual, can anyone help? I need to get gas and oil mix ratio plus other things.<br /><br />Thanks
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    57-59 Johnson parts?

    Suggestions on the best places/websites/people to look/ask for misc. Johnson motor parts? I'm refering to real obscure parts such as small carberator pieces (slow speed needle valve) or linkage pieces. I'm rebuilding a carberator and alot of the pieces are in pretty bad shape.<br /><br...
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    Year identification please

    I have a 75hp Evinrude Startlight. Model #50523, serial #09892. Could someone please help me with the year?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />BJ
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    Johnson carberator

    I soaked my carb for a half hour in some carb cleaning solvent. Now there is some greenish algae looking deposits on some of the brass parts which I can't reach, is this bad? Do I need to soak the carb longer?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />BJ
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    '59' Super Sea Horse questions

    I am going to replace the points, condenser and ignition coil, what special tools will I need once the starter assembly has been removed (aside from the basic wrench and sockets)? The manual says flywheel puller but I'm sure I will need other tools. Also, do I get all these tools from any tool...
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    Year of Johnson Super Sea Horse

    I just aquired a Johnson Super Sea Horse, Model #RDS-21, Serial #1870993. Could anyone tell me the year?<br /> Also, concerning repair manuals, would a novice (myself) be able to repair/fix a motor such as this with a manual?<br /><br />Thanks a bunch,<br />BJK
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