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Question about a new to me early 80s Evinrude 35 - 2 cyl. It just will not start without 2/3 to full throttle and will not idle well at all. It had not been running for a while so this is what I've done so far: Cleaned carb (including ports under plugs), checked and cleaned the reeds...

I have an 81 evinrude 35 pull start and I need a motor cover. What years would be compatible for that motor? Any differences between a 25 and 35 cover? Thanks guys.

My 96 Johnson 40 2 cyl has been randomly missing/popping at upper RPMs for a while and was getting worse. I thought it was fuel problem but replacing the fuel pump, cleaning carbs, new fuel etc. did not help. I've checked compression, 157-158 psi on both cylinders. Spark looked OK but a little...

Greetings gentlemen, My tilt assist cylinder failed on my 96 Johnson 40/28 jet and I've acquired a 94 Evinrude 48 SPL with a bad lower unit that has a power trim on it. I plan to swap the trim unit soon. The 94 powerhead has better compression and seems to be fairly low hours compared to my 96...

Fairly newb question, but I need to check the timing on my 00 Johnson 25 3 cyl and my 96 Johnson 40 2 cyl (both jet motors). As I understand it, I need to mark the correct degree setting on the flywheel and then use a timing light to check with the clamp on the #1 cylinder, with it opened up to...

I have a 1996 Johnson 40 hp (28 jet) which has a bit of stumble off idle (seems to be running rich, lots of fuel smoke). It runs well enough at top end, but it just takes a while to get there and to smooth out. I'm not real familiar with outboard carb adjustment. Any recommended baseline...

I have an older Alumacraft 1542 riveted jon and recently removed the spray foam at the back of the boat. The foam has apparently helped to oxidize the aluminum and there are some thin chalky areas that are now leaking. I need to patch/reinforce these spots with something. What do you guys...

I have a 97 Mercury 40/30 jet (4 cyl) that has low compression on a cylinder. I've looked through outboard jets catalog but cant find which model pump it is, no tag either. I'm wondering what other motor I might be able to swap this jet lower to. Thanks.

I just picked up a 97 Merc 40 / 30 jet that came with a boat hull I "needed". The motor was reportedly low on compression and was priced accordingly (cheap). I tested the compression myself. Cylinders 1, 2, & 4 were OK with 120, 115, and 118 psi respectively. The No. 3 cylinder only had 20...

I bought a boat with a console steer 1996 Johnson 40/28 jet and I would like to swap it to a Tiller. I would buy/trade as needed to complete the swap. The OEM tiller handle part number is 0434101. I think the mid 90's to 2005 Johnson 40/50 tiller handles would fit. Thanks.

I bought an older 86 Alumacraft and it appears to be a Super Hawk series Mod. V. I bought it primarily for the 40 hp jet on the back as it was a decent price. It is a side console with plywood floor and front and rear decks. It looks similar to this one...

I bought an older Alumacraft 15x48 with a slight V (about 1.5" in the middle). It has a 40 hp jet on it and I think the foot is a bit low. What is the rule of thumb for these mod V setups? I'm used to a flat bottom that you can just straight edge to middle of the first grate pin. Thanks.

I inquired in another post about a possible fuel pump issue but I'm starting to think my 3 cyl Johnson 35 hp is having electrical issues. I took it out last weekend and it ran fine for a 20-30 minute run. I stopped for a while to fish and then tried to take off. It sputtered and died like it...

I run the upper end of the Eleven Point and often meet Canoes and Kayaks. I usually slow down and idle until they pass if possible (especially if they have little kids) but if your boat is in the really thin stuff, you just cant do that without bottoming out. The perception by many is that...

I took my Johnson 3 cyl jet (25hp) out the other day to test a new impeller and it would not open up for the first 2-3 minutes of operation. It idled fine but would not develop full power. Is that common with a fuel pump going out? Once it opened up it ran great. It might have been water in the...

Greetings gents, Probably a silly question, but would it be possible to swap a Tohatsu 6 1/8 impeller into an older Johnson AM 2000 3 cyl 35hp jet with a new 6 1/8 liner? My old 5 7/8 Johnson is impeller is wore down and I would like to get a 3 blade SS for my Tohatsu. I wasn't sure how...

Hey guys, I've got a 1542 flat bottom alweld with a tunnel. I can't seem to get my motor height correct. I have it set fairly high, front grate pin is even with a straightedge on the tunnel. I have a 4-5" splash plate in front of the foot. Using 2ND pin out which seems to have the best speed...

Just wondering, but has anyone checked into the differences between a Tohatsu 40/25 and a 50/35. Same displacement motor but I'm assuming it's a computer or injection difference? Thanks.

I would like to install a deck lid in my 1648 blazer and also a hatch at the cross member. Does anyone know a good source for ordering these? (Aluminum, not plastic). Thanks.

Sorry if this has been asked, but my 35 hp Johnson jet has the smaller 5 3/4 impeller. Would a larger impeller help on top speed or does it matter. It just feels like its not transferring all the power it could. Thanks,