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  1. timguy

    Why switch box marked 4/8 1969?

    I wish to sell a vintage Mercury switch box from my stock and don't quite understand the marking. It is part number 332-2986A-22. What does the 8 mean? So apparently it will not fit the six cylinder in lines? This is a brand new item I have had on my shelf for many many years. Thanks, Tim
  2. timguy

    Johnson 30 Javelin question

    Hi. Is there any truth that the Johnson Javelin's of the late 50s actually produced a little more horsepower than advertised. I'm about to restore my 1956 30 horsepower and ship out to the West Coast. The buyer is curious how it will push his old 52 Johnson 16 ft wooden runabout which has also...
  3. timguy

    6 hp Evinrude 1976 starving for air.

    Sold this motor to a fellow out in Virginia Beach and depending on wind direction the motor is loading up and getting inadequate air in the operating chamber of his sailboat. It doesn't act up when the cowling is removed but then of course there is more noise to contend with. Any suggestions on...
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    68 33hp and 58 35hp head swap

    Does anyone know here of the heads that DONT have decompressor, can be swapped between the 33 hp 1968 motor, and the 35 hp 1958 motors? Here are some more details in the form of screenshots, thanks, Tim
  5. timguy

    Early 90's 60 Evinrude tiller

    Reviewing ancient writings of Racer. Working on this motor has me baffled, can't get it to idle smoothly, it backfires and stumbles. Timing light shows steady spark with no fluctuating. 3 cylinder. ID tag worn off, but boat looks original, owner said is titled as 1994. Rebuilt carbs, changed...
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    I've been locked out of the forum for months. Decided to check in and noticed the new format, now I can contribute. I thought I was blacklisted.

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    Beware of Chinese fuel pumps

    How bout this? The guy traded in his motor to me, he couldn't get it running even with his new fuel pump. I looked it over finally after 2 years. The hole wasn't drilled all the way through for the outlet tube. Now THATS quality control, eh?
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    Am I Really This Stupid?

    Just took a 1966 Johnson 5 horsepower in on a trade in where the guy had it "repaired" and it would not give him any power at wide open position. Before the repairman had it, he did have full power but the throttle would not stay in position because there was not enough tension apparently on the...
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    1990 150 with broken crankshaft.

    Hey techs....what is a good labor price for a crankshaft replacement on this baby? It's bigger than I usually work on. Crank busted off flush with flywheel when starter engaged at near full throttle. Thanks, Tim P.S. I have a crankshaft and all bearings, that's why the job is attractive to me.
  10. timguy

    Yamaha 25 lower unit interchange

    Hi. I'm selling this unit on eBay and wondering what it will fit. Yamaha seems more difficult to determine interchange. This is a 2002 25 longshaft 2 stroke. I think it fits some of the 4 strokes too. Please advise. Thanks, Tim in Duluth
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    Early 90's Force condemning synthetic oil.

    Force is shy on synthetics, lots of horror stories. I have used Amsoil 2 stroke for 45 years now. Not only in outboards but in weed eaters, saws, ice drills, and 2 stroke lawn mowers. It provides an extra measure of protection in case of overheating. It minimizes and virtually eliminates carbon...
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    Older Johnson white color codes Nason Paints

    Here are near perfect matches for Johnson whites in base/clear finishes. These codes could possibly be crossed over to other finishes like DuPont or Pittsburgh, (I believe Nason paint is a subsetary of Dupont). If you don't want to use a clear over, then I would recommend an acrylic enamel like...
  13. timguy

    1976 6hp Evinrude high thrust prop?

    Is anyone aware of a high thrust prop that is able to fit this motor? Thanks, Tim
  14. timguy

    Want problems? Use ethanol!

    1985 15 hp Johnson. This is a highly valued carburator. Why? It's basically all you need to make your 9.9 into a 15 hp. Can sell 'em used for over $200.
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    1998 90 hp

    Can anyone help me to find an electronic control box for this motor. Thanks, Tim
  16. timguy

    1986 Merc 90 "Tower" bad unpredictable spark

    Here is a pretty sweet ride. I originally had no spark on two cylinders switched final spark coil and it did not follow. Therefore decided to replace stator, trigger, and both switch boxes, since this was all original and of course 36 years old. Ordered CDI Electronics units from Marine Engine...
  17. timguy

    What's wrong with this photo?

    Sold the fellow this super longshaft that I put together for his sailboat. He had the marina mount the bracket before I showed up with the motor. The extension is of course 10" giving potential of around 22" max to the water.....as you may know, a general rule is that for each 12" farther astern...
  18. timguy

    2010 8.1 420 hp dead

    Does anyone have a good source for a new 8.1 for this boater here in Duluth Minnesota? He was beached on Park Point sand and throttled high in reverse, motor....... hydrolocked filled with water and sand. I really don't have time for the job, but pledged to help find him a motor. Thanks, Tim
  19. timguy

    1967 60 Evinrude LS on Duo 14'

    Hi. Wife just bought this old Duo with a 1967 60 Evinrude. Only getting 80 to 90 psi per cylinder. Removed intake port covers and rings/pistons look like brand new...nice and free, no scoring. Been awhile since I checked compression on one of these old boat anchors. I know my gauge. Had it for...
  20. timguy

    9.9/15 extra longshaft converting

    Hey fellow techs. Does anyone know for sure if this unit will help me extend my 1982 20" Evinrude to a 25"? I basically am wondering about the driveshaft.....I can come up with the "leg" segments but is this driveshaft gonna match splines. If not, is there an offering elsewhere, to build an...
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