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    1970'ish 60HP Johnson Hydroelectric Shift Starter Solenoid Help

    Hi Nate, Here is wiring diagram to such a motor. Hope it helps. Re gards, Peter
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    Posting links in threads

    Looks like that every link I put into a thread gets edited by the system. It is either downright changed, or gets truncated. Rule #7 states that "... Links to boating related educational material may be allowed..." Just what are the rules? The old system certainly was not so heavy handed...
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    Still having problems

    Finally managed to post a new topic, with all the error messages and retypes. I could see the posting while I was logged in. When I logged out, I could not see the posting. What gives? This new system is just not getting any better, no matter the updates! Peter
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    Porous gear case casting

    Hello Everyone, While checking the resealed gear case of my QD-18, there was/is a light stream of air bubbles coming from the gear case when pressurized and put under water. The leak is a porous casting and not at any of the seals. The leak is about 1/2" back from the leading edge of the leg...
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    QD-18 - pinion gear needed

    Hello Everyone, Looks like I also need a pinion gear as well, not just resealing the gear case. The part number is 304569. What is the best place to get a replacement in Ontario, Canada? Here are some pictures: The forward and reverse gears are perfect, not a nick on them. The dogclutch and...
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    QD-18 seal kits

    Hello Everyone, I am about to replace the gear case seals in my '57 10HP Johnson. (Serial#: 242xxx) I have seen here offered Sierra an Mallory seal kits for that particular motor. I am wondering about the replacement seals. The original seals have about a 1/4' - 1/2" sealing widths. The...
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    Removing wrist pin

    Re: Removing wrist pin Hi Rob, Here is a picture for the set up F_R was talking about. I guess you can make a tool like that out of a block of wood: Peter
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    iboats censorship?

    I was replying to a thread in the Mercury OB forum and included a link showing a part diagram. The part diagram was on the boats dot net/parts (**********/parts/) web pages. The posting SW filtered out the boats dot net part of the URL and replaced with a number of stars (see the text between...
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    Epoxying fuel line?

    Re: Epoxying fuel line? Thanks for all the replies and help! I did put in new lines, from a steel brake line, used JB Weld to glue in the tubes. I was leery about ordering a used part such as this, sight unseen, those are probably rusty too! I did not drill out the old tubes, I was worried...
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    Epoxying fuel line?

    Re: Epoxying fuel line? Thank you very much for the replies and the ideas! I am enclosing some pictures. The pick-up is on '91 VW Golf. The steel lines coming out of the plastic housing are rusted right away, there was nothing to save there, the rusted elbow had pin holes in it. There is...
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    Epoxying fuel line?

    Hello Everyone, I would like repair a steel fuel line that rusted out. The steel pipe is molded into a plastic piece as part of a fuel pick-up assembly. The ID of the steel line is 1/4", so a 1/4" OD copper pipe would fit into it. Would epoxy be a suitable "glue" to attach and seal the copper...
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    Yesterdays post - 1971 Johnson 60ESL-71C lower unit problems

    Re: Yesterdays post - 1971 Johnson 60ESL-71C lower unit problems Hi Neil, Chances are the plungers are out of adjustment as you changed one of the solenoids. The service manual has a detailed set of instructions to adjust them properly. Good luck, Peter
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    Evinrude 1973 18304A No Spark on either cylinder - Ran 2 years ago just fine then sat

    Re: Evinrude 1973 18304A No Spark on either cylinder - Ran 2 years ago just fine then Hi Lawrence, There are a couple of things that you could check out. Here is a generic diagram of your ignition: The LT coil is the "driver coil" item 18 on the parts diagram: Evinrude Magneto Parts for 1973...
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    71 Johnson model 60esl71c wont fire up

    Re: 71 Johnson model 60esl71c wont fire up Welcome to iboats! If it tries to catch when you release the starter, it is possible that in the starting (cranking) position the ignition switch does not provide the 12V to the ignition circuit. It is the purple wire from the ignition switch, and...
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    Pressing OMC pistons.

    Re: Pressing OMC pistons. I saved that picture sometime ago, not sure which motor it refers to, but if you need to press in/out the piston pin, this is the way to do. Good luck, Peter
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    Breaker Point Magneto Wiring

    Re: Breaker Point Magneto Wiring Here is a sketch: The LT coil, the points and caps are under the flywheel. The two HT coils are external. When one of the breaker points open, the other is still closed. So once one side then the other side works as a conventional magneto ignition with...
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    2001 Lowe LV 14 WTSN bow plate

    Hello Everyone, The bow plate, that cast aluminum piece at the bow of the boat, is missing from my boat (that is how I got it). I contacted the Lowe dealer here in Ontario and they mentioned that they can get parts only for '05 or newer boats. I am wondering if the bow plate remained the same...
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    Johnson 60ESLB70 bolt pattern

    Hello Everyone, Reading about outboard bolt patterns, has the above Johnson have the standard bolt pattern? If not, what is it? I am in the process of making a stand for my motor, knowing the bolt pattern would simplify matters. Thanks, Peter
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    Side shift vs. tiller shift

    Hello Everyone, This is my first motor with tiller shift, a '01 25HP 2-stroke Merc on a 14' alu boat. What are the advantages/disadvantages of a tiller shift mechanism? I noticed from the service manual that the same engine comes with side shift as well. Did any of those solutions failed so...
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    Best OMC motors?

    In another thread (Start-to-finish, complete rebuild of a 1965 Evinrude Fastwin 18HP, $90 purchase p...) Zephyr wrote: "Yep, the 18's are among the top three best motors ever built by OMC." Just curious, which are those, and why? Peter
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