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    think I found my problem?

    1963 40HP ----Only getting spark on one cylinder; have replaced coils,condensers,points,wires,plugs. Question: Is there 2 magnets here?, one on each side? Well only one of them responds to my screwdriver. Thanks
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    40hp ignition wiring

    Can anyone tell me what the two black wires going under the flywheel are for and where they go exactly? Fuel pump and key Ignition switch? from each point where the condenser hooks on? I need to do some wire and ignition testing because I'm still only running on 1 cylinder. Going to take the...
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    need some help with spark plug wiring

    40HP 1963 just got new spark plug wire but had this apart for a while so forget how it goes together, would anyone have a good picture of the bottom of the mag plate? Here's a picture of what I'm working with as well as the throttle butterfly. Just looking how the wires and everything tuck up...
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    under magneto plate wiring?

    I am replacing spark plug wires on an 1963 40hp and took it apart a while ago and I can't figure out how to install the throttle butterfly and wire separator(orangaizer holder thing) to the plate itself underneath. I can't seem to find a picture underneath, with the bolt/screw heads would be...
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    Gale 40hp Broken Skeg

    First time busting a skeg ( i did this in my driveway or on the way home), The motor doesn't seem to have a substantial amount of movement in the different locking positions on it, not enough to get it high up as I normally see motors. Im going to be running into issues in shallow?. Anyways...
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    gale soverign 40hp 1963 high rev issue

    Hi There, Could someone help me out tuning this motor I just got? Using my digital tach, I can get it idling nice around 1000rpm (is that normal?) and at full throttle (hand controls) it gets up to about 3250 max rpm. I didn't really mess with the lean/rich dials yet and am going to check the...
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    1960's Gale 40HP got good deal on it, want to make it run great again

    Hi there I just got an older 14 foot crestliner, tilt trailer w/ rollers and Gale 40HP MODEL 40DE - 17B It was my friends grandfathers and looks in good condition for age. I was wondering if anyone could help me find information on it? or have any history with them? I found a manual for...
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    Urgent , Freespin of propeller?

    I just finished putting the skeg on my little 1967 6 Horse, should the propeller be easy to spin when in neutral? like very smooth? I don't want to say its binding but it seems a little tight"snug". I haven't been able to start the motor as I'm waiting for a flywheel ( going to be here in 2...
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    transom screw handles?

    How do you remove the handle? or the bottom washer? I have a new handle and threads but no washer on the new one so must re-use the old? Thanks
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    6hp Johnson Flywheel came loose?

    What did I do wrong here? I've just finished rebuilding the motor, ran it for a few tests over the last couple weeks adjusting the carb and now yesterday when free revving all I hear is " clank clank clank clank" and the darn flywheel popped up. It did damage the crankshaft groove a tiny bit but...
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    My little 67, 6 horse Johnson CD-24 needs a powerhead

    Hello! I have an easy question for yas!.... I was just wondering if someone can help me confirm that any Johnson/Evinrude 6 horse from 66-79 will fit onto the exhaust housing of my 67 CD-24? There seems to be a part number change over the years so its got me confused... Could anyone help? I'm...
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    1967 6HP Johnson ,rebuild?

    I have this old motor CD24D of my dads who is deceased and wanted to rebuild it. It needs a new crankcase because there is a crack in one of the cylinders. I'll have to find one on ebay or if someone on here has parts? I have a few questions, How hard is it to rebuild for a first timer? I'm...
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