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    79 35hp evinrude wet plugs

    Thanks I'll go through all of that. Only thing that got me thinking it might be the rectifier is that it doesn't seem to pop until the engine is running.
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    79 35hp evinrude wet plugs

    Couldn't read the size on the old cables but it looked like #4 to me. I bought this from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Welding-Battery-Flexible-Terminal-Connectors/dp/B01MD21BCC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=battery%2Bcable&qid=1614614052&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1 So I guess the short answer is no...
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    79 35hp evinrude wet plugs

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    79 35hp evinrude wet plugs

    Okay, all back together and it seems to start and run now just fine but there's a new development. While I had it apart I replaced the battery cables. The solenoid is not been replaced. When I turn the key it cranks and starts and then immediately blows the inline fuse. There was previously a...
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    79 35hp evinrude wet plugs

    So, I feel pretty embarrassed... When I ohmed out the coils I labeled them T for top and B for bottom.. Thanks for the Inspiration. Also the flywheel key is not sheared if you were wondering. I haven't put it back together yet but I'm guessing it will be a runner now lol Thanks. The orange...
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    79 35hp evinrude wet plugs

    Hi all , I recently acquired a 1979 evinrude 35 that hadn't run in about 10 years. I saw it run then actually. Well now that I've acquired It has problems. When I purchased it, the wiring harness was completely corroded. I replaced it with a new one from CDI. I opened the carburetor only to find...
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    78 evinrude 9.9

    Hello all prop gurus i have what i believe is a pretty common one for you guys!. I've got a 78 evinrude 9.9 i got in a trade. it seems to be in fine shape but the prop is dinged up pretty bad and its missing the deflector ring. id like to purchase a new prop from this site and im wondering what...
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    johns 25 horse blocks what to do with?

    Well folks i have a few questions. #1 i have two 20 or25 hp bare blocks around the 67-70 vintage i think. not too sure of the year i just know they are identical to my 69 20hp, anyways both have light scarring in one cylinder not sure how much but too much for a hone job. the question is how...
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    1969 johnson 20hp idle issues

    im having an idle issue with my motor. problem being it wont. i just put a carb kit in it. it will run while holding the throttle open but it wont idle on its own, i could remember the needle setting exactly so i set it 1 1/2 turns out and tried setting it while running but just couldnt get...
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    69 20hp driveshaft woes

    Re: 69 20hp driveshaft woes well i removed the powerhead a few minutes ago. and luckily found that the lower bearing is still nice and tight, however theres a few pieces floating around that are NOT where they are supposed to be.
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    69 20hp driveshaft woes

    got my impeller/housing/wear plate kit in the mail today and begun removal of my lower unit (69 johnson 20hp shortshaft tiller) got the lower unit off with a little resistance. when i went to remove the o-ring from the top of the drive shaft i notice a hard substance possible some ancient rtv...
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    Anyone have a pic of this quicksilver prop?

    its Quicksilver Black Diamond Aluminum Boat Propeller #QA3150R for Johnson 20 HP Outboard 1969 - 1973 - iboats not that it matters as far as funcionality goes i just want to know if it looks any different than my oem prop which is beat to s&^t! i appreciate any help its going on a 69 johns...
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    a question of timing

    On the old twin cylinder j/e with the universal magnetos what is the purpose of advancing the timing when twisting the throttle. I just wonder why this is not done on four strokes or even non-outboard two strokes I've advised fining on automotive engines by advance and retarding just curious...
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    dc gen conversion... maybe?

    I have a 60 Johnson 40 big twin model RDSL-22 w/o generator and I have seen the later models with dc gens and what I'm wondering is does this model have the mount setup for one? The differences I see in them are the lack of pull start option and the changing of the flywheel and addition of a...
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    heated choke over electric choke

    I;ve recently purchase a donor motor for my 1960 johnson 40hp with heated automatic choke The donor is a 1960 evinrude lark II 40hp, with electric choke. I'd like to hear some feedback on this as im wondering if i should switch out the carburetors and use the electric choke. There are drawback i...
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    '60 Johnson 40hp matchup

    Hi I'm recently working on a 60 or 61 frankenstein johnson motor i say frankenstein because i just cant nail a year down on it. the model number on the bracket has it as a 60 longshaft model RDSL-22 the hoop is from a later model and it has been converted to a short shaft with tiller steer. My...
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    24' pontoon 115 J/E

    I recently purchased a 24' lakes pontoon with a 115 johnson and i was just wondering what i can expect as far as performance. So far i've experienced about 18-20mph at WOT, is this close to your experiences? The toons are a little beaten though not severely and they do also have a pretty thick...
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    24ft pontoon what brand is it?

    i recently purchased a 24 ft pontoon with a 73 115 johnson my question is how do i find out what brand the toon is? what i think is the HIN which is located on the rear-right hand side is LMF240161172 im guessing you will be able to tell by the LMF maybe lowe-manufacturing? i dont know...
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    73 johnson 115

    I recently purchased a 73 Johnson 115 outboard and my question is does this have some kind of crude charging systwm? I trickle charge the starter battery before and after every use. But do I need to do this? I have a 60 Johnson that has a dc generator on it that charges my battery but this one...
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    first big john

    Well we all got together today and purchase what will be our home away from home on the water A 24 foot lowe Pontoon with a '73 big Jon 115 Johnson Now im just a little aprehensive about this one I've worked on my big twins and late 60's 20hps to the point that I think I could be considered...
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