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    QD Evinrude-Need help with Throttle linkage or timing plate alignment maybe?

    Hello, I’m fairly new at old Evinrude/Johnsons. Trying to revive an Evinrude SporTwin 10, 10018-15029. I believe it is a '59 QD motor. I rebuilt the Carb and modified the engine to a single fuel line and fuel pump. New Spark Plugs. P.O. or someone was in there before and I re-assembled it like I...
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    1988 Gamefisher 9.9hp Model # 225.581990 cooling water flow question

    Hello, I replaced the impeller on my 1988 Gamefisher 9.9 hp Model # 225.581990. The water is now exiting thru the exhaust port at rear of engine. There is also a stream of water exitting the left side of the motor (looking from rear of motor) thru a hole in the upper gear housing. 1. Does this...
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    1970 Evinrude 9.5 HP Need help with elevation change

    Hello, A friend of mine has a MD# 9022A, SN E11586. He believes it is a 1974 or so. Problem is he is in Phoenix, AZ and the engine runs fine. When they head to the mountains (~6500 ft) it is very hard to start and runs poorly. I thought this is just a air/fuel mixture adjustment. He claims...
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    Help needed with Transom/engine alignment

    Hi Folks, Awesome forum you have here. I hope I'm able to contribute somehow. I have a question about the transom height vs. the engine leg length. I thought engines came on short (15") or long (20"). My transom is 15" but my engine is 17". Should I raise the engine to compensate? I can...
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    Help with increasing HP from 9.9 to 15 hp

    Hello, It must have been mentioned on this forum before but I cannot find it with any of my searches. I have a 1988 Gamefisher 9.9hp, Model # 225-581990, Serial # 1398. I cannot see what the differences are between a 9.9 and 15 hp engine of this year other than the main jet in the carb. Can...
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    Need a metal prop for 1988 Gamefisher Model # 225.581990 Serial # 1398

    I've looked all over and cannot find a metal prop for this engine. Sears has a plastic one for $132. Can anyone help? Thanks, Slimbob
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    Help Identifying 2 outboards and fuel mix

    Hello, Need help identifying 2 outboards and their fuel mix ratio. I believe both of these are Force engines. 7.5 hp Chrysler model # 72HOC S/N 1818 9.9 hp Gamefisher Model # 225.581990 Serial # 1398 Thanks, Slimbob
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    Need help with Fuel/oil mix

    Hello, New to this forum. Looks very informative. I bought a 4.0 hp Johnson Model # J4RCEC S/N 7938254 Belgium is under the S/N. I need to know the Gas/Oil mixture so I can get her running. Can anyone help out with this? Thanks in advance, Slimbob
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