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FisherBitin
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43 year old Johnson outboard
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2/22/2013 8:00:36 PM
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In the Knoxville, TN area I have a 33 HP electric start outboard stored inside and upright. Was running great when put up 10 years ago. I'd like to get it running and sell. I have the service manual and am willing to get pretty involved with it's restore. Any advice on parts/special tools I may need need and sanity of rebuild versus payback would be welcome. I'm assuming it isn't 'frozen up'. Carburetor rebuild, impeller and lower seals are also assumed. Am I naive in tackling this?
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GoneFishin
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43 year old Johnson outboard
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2/22/2013 11:14:48 PM
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CAT is the man for the job.
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CAT BOAT
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I don't know about that......
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2/23/2013 10:21:03 AM
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I really like old outboards. Last one I did was a 68 model 4hp Mercury. I found used parts online and at local junk yards. It was a fun project, and my little motor turned out great. Luckily, it looked pretty good when I started so there was not much restoring. When you need parts, I'll help you find them.
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FisherBitin
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I don't know about that......
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2/23/2013 3:03:09 PM
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Parts locating would be muchly appreciated if I need to replace anything I find broken or FUBAR. I'll keep you posted as to my progress nonetheless. Your reputation for trustworthy advice here precedes you.
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Mack
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I don't know about that......
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2/23/2013 5:36:30 PM
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Tell us about Watts Bar Lake??? Where is it? How big? How developed is it? Good fishing? Curious minds, you know.
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CAT BOAT
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I don't know about that......
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2/24/2013 10:59:44 AM
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What is Brand/Make and model of engine?
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GoneFishin
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CAT
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2/24/2013 6:22:07 PM (updated 2/24/2013 6:22:48 PM)
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33 HP Johnson electric start 43 yrs old 1970 model
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FisherBitin
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I don't know about that......
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2/24/2013 8:48:32 PM
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Yeah, what GF said plus Model 33E 70.
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FisherBitin
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I don't know about that......
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2/24/2013 9:05:06 PM
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It's about 40,000 acres 72 miles long with 770 miles of shoreline nestled midway between Knoxville and Chattanooga. I'm an avid fly fisherman using a popping bug almost exclusively to bother the bluegill, bass and the ocassional carp and striper. I rub shoulders with bass and crappie fishers, but I'll land 200 or so to their catches. Albeit smaller in size, I enjoy catching any fish. I throw 'em all back, not because of the PCB warning, but I'm just lazy that way. I use my father-in-laws 21' deck boat with 150 hp outboard and usually stay within sight of the dock. Target rich environment on the north part of the lake near Kingston, I really have a great time during the mayfly hatches. TVA impoundment with a dam and nuclear plant at the south end. Alot of the lake is undeveloped, although some shoreline is and more development is on the way. Water drops about 5-6' in winter and is not clear but has about 3' visibility normally. 30 minutes from my house in Oak Ridge. Thanks for asking. I'm sure Lake Martin is nice, too.
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CAT BOAT
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CAT
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2/25/2013 9:04:16 AM
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I didn't see Johnson.
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Astro
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43 year old Johnson outboard
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2/25/2013 12:35:43 PM
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I just finished rebuilding a 1957 18HP Evinrude Fastwin and I found many parts on line at various suppliers. You can google your particular motor and you will find a lot of sources. I found some parts on ebay and saved a lot of money. I repainted and put new decals. It was a lot of fun.
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