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just bought a 92 Grumman 1542b with a Johnson 25 for $800. I’m a boat mechanic by trade so not concerned about engine issues but does anyone have a similar sized boat. Would like to see recommended mods. Will be using it to fish with my 9 and 6 year olds and probably duck hunting.

I have a 1977 model 55 horse outboard. Has weak spark on #1 and no spark on #2. I ran through the stator and timer test from a cdi ignition troubleshooting book. The dva tests fine on the brown to engine ground and white/black to white/black. Both of those readings are fine. The timer bases ohm...

On a cold start my motor runs great. I can motor around the lake without a hiccup. After I get to my fishing spot and shut the outboard down it will restart immediately if I try. If I let it sit though it's like it heat sinks and won't run. It will crank but no start. Occasionally when it does...

My 77 rude is now running great. It starts super easy when cold as in unloading from trailer in morning. After motoring around and shutting it down it will pop while cranking but not run. Primer bulb is tight. Choked or not the only way I can start it is spraying a little ether in the carbs. At...

What's the best thing or most usefull object you have ever created from stuff laying around.

Has anyone ever used or is there a way to retrofit mercury shifter for use on a 77 55hp evinrude. I got omc and mercury cables both

Was wondering if there's a air mixture screw adjustment on the carbs. I see there's a screw in the front of the carbs but it looks like its more of a plug for the low speed jet. I've cleaned the carbs but my idle is still all over the place

Has anyone ever made their own shifter/throttle controls