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1983 Evinrude 25hp to 35hp
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Intake and carb and if the motor has a cold start primer the hose may also be larger diameter The 35hp carb and intake are roughly 1/2"...
Today at 5:35 PM
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Looking for a used boat to use as a test platform
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I've seen those boats around here, he must have sold others as well. The one kid had a 40hp on one. Another guy stuck a Kawasaki jetski...
Wednesday at 1:07 AM
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Curly Alumacraft F 50’s ? Older?
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The problem with rusty tube type trailers is that they never protect the inside of the tubes very well and once they start to rust you...
Wednesday at 12:54 AM
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Which motor is worth fixing up?
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You can find some good information on those motors at Leeroy's Ramblings site https://www.leeroysramblings.com/johnson_E-FD_15_18hp.html...
Feb 13, 2025
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QUICKSILVER 6.6 Gallon 25 Litre Quick Connect Petrol Fuel Tank for Mariner Mercury Outboard
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Years back I had a 12 gallon tank with no gage, what a pain to check for fullness ! I made a dipstick from a piece of wooden dowel rod...
Feb 13, 2025
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I have the same tank for my 25HP Merc. Gauge has yellowed and unreadable. Unlikely to find that large of fill cap with integrated...
Feb 13, 2025
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Price of used motors
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I don't know many people here who run newer motors, most tried four strokes, and went back to the older OMC motors. Of course, they've...
Feb 11, 2025
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Small boat and cold water
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Its amazing how many bad decisions some guys make when going out on the water. Those two are lucky they weren't fish bait themselves...
Jan 13, 2025
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Low compression
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I'd leave it where it is, why bother getting involved in a project with no definite outcome. No matter why the low compression, its not...
Jan 5, 2025
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Nothing. I stopped doing gift exchanges long ago and just spend time with the family. For a lot of people, it's just a way for them to...
Dec 27, 2024
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Race car parts
Dec 27, 2024
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Starting '56 Johnson 30 on land on cold day.
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Usually if its really cold out and I need to start one I'll fill my run tub with warm water. A buddy who works on a lot of outboards in...
Dec 24, 2024
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Dec 23, 2024
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To PAINT or not to PAINT that is the question!
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I only paint or repaint those that were painted when new, if it came as bare aluminum, I just buff and wax it and maybe coat the inside...
Dec 21, 2024
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