Archive for July, 2010

what year is my 4hp outboard motor evinrude?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
NICOLA asked:


serial number is 5503sc470137

Looking for a 1967 Johnson outboard motor cover.20 hp?

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Dru asked:

Do I have to get this year and hp to fit my motor? Is there another one I can get... can't find this anywhere.....Goin' around with no motor cover.... Redneck...
Yes, a boat motor...... It's a 67 Johnson 20 hp..... I lost my motor cover.... and can't find one... I wonder if I can use a different year... or what..... not sure...

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1975 johnson outboard motor repair?

Monday, July 12th, 2010
Ron Wallkit asked:


water pump empeller replacement

Proper ventilation on a gas tank for an outboard boat motor?

Saturday, July 10th, 2010
doodlebug asked:

My husband and I are having trouble with our outboard boat motor. The motor runs, but when in full throttle the boat will only go about 2 mph. We did notice that the vents on the 6 gallon gas tank were not opened. Could the closed vents cause the boat to only go 2mph? Also, how much ventilation is needed for a 6 gallon tank? If this isn't the problem, what else could it be? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
the motor is not revving up....
Okay....now my husband says that the motor is revving, but still only going 2mph. Sorry.
I'm not sure what year the motor is. (its older) Its a Mercury 65 hp Direct 3 Charge. The motor runs like gas is getting to it. It just won't go. When gas tank is almost empty, the motor runs very well....gets the most power.
Propeller is turning just fine.

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Poll: What would you do if your pull-start outboard motor..?

Friday, July 9th, 2010
Loose Change™¢ asked:

. . . crapped out on you and you were in the middle of this huge lake. Would you:

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