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    ed skeg lower unit advice please!

    ed skeg lower unit advice please! Hello all,<br />I purchased a boat, motor, and trailer last week for a gift of a price. The motor is an early 60s 5.5/6hp I was told (the fella used it as a duck hunting boat and painted over the motor in drab green - I can't find an ID #). I'm wondering if...
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    The right prop for my 25 johnson?

    Hello,<br />I took my "new to me" 1976 J 25hp out for her maiden voyage and was pleased over all. This was a very clean, low use outboard that I couldn't pass up for $450.00. Really pushes my 14' aluminum semi V along compared to the 15hp Force I had on her! I did notice however that it took...
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    Johnson 25hp starter question revisited

    Hello wise motor masters! 'Just picked up a very nice 1976 Johnson 25hp tiller outboard.<br />I need some advice. There was an electric starter on this engine originally. Alas it's gone now, but the starter switch is still there.<br />Questions 1. Where is the solenoid for this starter found on...
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    mounitng a motor and prop questions

    Hello all,<br />I am replacing a 1988 force 15 with a 1976 johnson 25 on my 14' semi v aluminum boat. <br />Mt transom is 15 3/4", which worked out fine for the force as the cavitation plate was even with the bottom of the boat. Not so with the johnson. Even though it's a regular shaft (18"...
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    1976 25hp electric starter question

    Hello wise motor masters! 'Just picked up a very nice 1976 Johnson 25hp tiller outboard.<br />I need some advice. There was an electric starter on this engine originally. Alas it's gone now, but the starter switch is still there.<br />Questions 1. Where is the cylenoid for this starter found...
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    Evinrude 28hp 1985 a good engine?

    Happy Memorial Day all! I am in the market for a 70 to 80 something 25hp or 30hp Johnson or Evinrude tiller shortshaft. I have just come across a nice 1985 28HP Evinrude. I wasn't considering this hp choice so I have three questions -<br />1. What is your advice about this engine design re...
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    advice on a reliable used 25 outboard

    Hello all,<br />I'm in the market for a 25hp electric start tiller outboard. I'm looking to spend about $800.00. I have several questions that only the experienced will know;<br />1. I'm not sure what year this price point will bring me, but could you comment on the virtues of the mid 70s...
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    advice on a reliable used 25 outboard

    Hello all,<br />I'm in the market for a 25hp electric start tiller outboard. I'm looking to spend about $800.00. I have several questions that only the experienced will know;<br />1. I'm not sure what year this price point will bring me, but could you comment on the virtues of the mid 70s...
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    1976 johnson 25HP Electric Start Tiller

    Hello all,<br />Could someone weigh in on the life span and reliability of this kind of engine? If I was into a very nice example of one for say, $700, would that be a good investment in your minds?<br />It looks great, has had ligth use, but is almost 30 years old.<br />Thanks so much,<br />CT
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    compression range for 25 HP

    Hello wise and kind Johnson outboard wizards!<br />I am considering buying an early 1980s Johnson 25 HP outboard. I've been told that the compression reads 125 and 118. Is this an acceptable range? I really have no idea. I would appreciate a quick reply if you are able (before the deal gets...
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    Overheated 15 hp Force Questions

    Hello kind and wise outboard fanatics! Went fishing today (second time out for the year). At lake #1 the motor started up and ran fine. Trouble at lake #2 - felt the loss of power a couple minutes after leaving the dock. Was obviously overheating, so I shut her down right away. I didn't...
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