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Here are some pics of what you need to disconnect before removing the powerhead on a 1976 Evinrude 25602 manual start 25HP outboard. The manual suggests you remove a lot more. If you just want to remove the powerhead to get to the shift linkage for example, all you need to do is remove the...

I got the manual for it. It a 1976 - 25602. Mixed up some fresh gas for it. There was a little old gas that had 2 cycle mixed in it.

Can't believe it! It started! Ran for about 20 sec. I throttled down and it stopped. Previous owner said it ran when he last started it over a year ago. I also got scared when I asked him if it was a 2-stroke or 4 and he said it was a 4. Should the throttle handle be hard to turn? I think I got...

Thanks all, I've been bouncing back and forth between this forum and iboats forum. My first challenge will be the hull. I took all the wood out and power washed the inside. Looks like the hull had been repaired before with what looks like JB weld and washers. The washers were all rusty, and I...

Thanks for all the advice. Yep, Just ordered a service manual from marineengine.com. I should be ok working on the engine myself. This weekend, I'm planning on taking up the floor, inspecting and cleaning the boat up, getting some fresh gas and turning the engine over in a barrel. I'm assuming...

Well I'm in it now. For years I've wanted a boat, and for my sins, I got one today. Here comes the big disclaimer: I've never owned a boat ('cept for a 17' Gumman canoe), I've never launched a motor boat, but I know how to handle a trailer. I don't know anything about marine engines, but I have...

Gonna take it out on the river and local lakes in the area. Was thinking I might want a v bottom to take on the bay, but realistically I won't be heading that way too often. Thanks for the input!

The wife finally relented and looks like I'm on the hunt for an aluminum boat. I've done a little bit of research and read the tinboat buyers guide. Found a boat I thought would be a good deal compared to the average sales ads I've been reading. The ad reads as follows. 14 ft Alumacraft Jon...