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  1. doodlebug

    Johnson/Evinrude Part Numbers

    I recently got an OMC parts catalog for my 81 70hp Johnson. When I go to order parts from various vendors, however, it seems that none of the part numbers match what is in my catalog. Does anyone know if OMC changed their part numbers at some point in the past? If they did, is their some sort...
  2. doodlebug

    Frozen steering tube

    Hey guys, I've got an '81 Johnson 70 hp that has set up for a few years and the steering cable is frozen solid inside the steering tube. I've saturated it with PB Blaster over a several day period, but still can't get it to budge. Just wondering if some of you guys might be able to offer some...
  3. doodlebug

    Transom Hole Filling

    Hey folks, I've got a mid 80's Landau 1650 boat that looks to have had more than one motor on it with different mounting holes at some time. There are about four extra holes, about 3/8 to 1/2 inch, that I need to fill. I've been reading where some suggest using some stuff called Marine Tex...
  4. doodlebug

    Compatible Year Models

    I know that with cars, there are certain years grouped together in which most parts are interchangeable. I've got a 1981 Johnson 70 and was wondering if there might be other year models in which the parts would fit my 81? Thanks
  5. doodlebug

    Trim and Tilt

    Hey folks, I'm looking at a 1981 Johnson outboard that belonged to my brothers preacher who died last year. It is suppose to be a very low hour motor that has been very well cared for. I haven't actually seen it yet buy my brother was able to write down the serial and model number. According...
  6. doodlebug

    Motor for 17' Landau

    Hello all, I have recently acquired a 1988 17 ft. Landau aluminum boat that is configured like a bass boat. The boat did not come with a motor and I am trying to decide what to put on it. I could not find the coastguard sticker that list the max horsepower for the boat so I was wondering if...
  7. doodlebug

    Mounting bunkboards

    I bought a used trailer for my jon boat, but it didn't have any bunk boards on it. The brackets and swivels were there but no wood. I've gotten the wood now and am trying to dertermine the best way to mount the boards to the swivels. Should I through bolt the bunk boards or come in from the...
  8. doodlebug

    Replacing winch steel cable with a strap

    I've got an older winch on my trailer that has always had steel cable on it. It's getting pretty rusty so I'm wanting to replace it with a strap. I notice that on some of the newer winches, the strap is attached by use of a through bolt that goes through the loop on the end of the strap. My...
  9. doodlebug

    Jack plate on a 14' Jon Boat

    Hi folks, new person here with a question. I've got an open Jon Boat with a short transom that I want to run a 20 horse Merc with a long shaft. The person I bought the boat from had rigged up a piece of wood to elevate the motor. It was real flimsy and dangerous I thought. I've been looking...
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