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    Wire Clips where to find

    I've searched through some old posts and can't find anything. I've been running new wire for my boat, the old wire was corroded and had many splices in it. So starting new with clean wire and there are old metal clips to keep the wire in place and not bouncing around. I have been to about...
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    Tools for ignition testing

    I found info on this a while back but can't find it again. I built a remote starter for testing but it doesn't crank the engine over as fast as the key will. I used 14 ga wire and aligator clips and a push button starter. Is this how it should be built or should I get heavier wire? I also got...
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    No spark. Timer Base?

    This is a great site and has been lots of help. But here's my problem: I'm getting no spark in my 1977 55hp Evinrude. I bought this motor off a guy (preacher, so hopefully he wasn't bsing me), who said the only problem he had was flooding. He would run for awhile then take the motor out of gear...
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    SHift rod lever replacement parts not right

    I dropped the lower unit to replace the impeller and screwed up the shift rod lever, piece that connects the rod to the engine/cables. I thought I got a replacement but that doesn't seem to fit right. The old part is 318556 and the new one is 326644. THe new one fits on the shaft fine but seems...
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    1977 55 hp Evinrude carb ???'s

    I'm rebuilding the carbs on my motor and noticing a few things after reading alot on here about it. The carbs look clean, no gumming/oils, the metal is almost shiny, can they be dirty even when they look clean? Also I got the kits and noticed on ishop's diagram that it shows two different...
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    Yamaha Lower unit lube and winterizing

    I have a 9.9 Yamaha 4 stroke and was wondering if there is any special lube needed for the lower unit? Also is there anything special needed for winterizing a 4 stroke. I am going to order a manual for this but have not gotten to it. Any reccomendations on which manaual to get? Seloc or OEM?
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    Fuel line fittings melting

    I got a new fuel line for my Evinrude and after hooking it up about a week later the fittings started to melt. The first one I thought I just broke somehow and replaced it. Then when the second one did the same I looked at the fittings and it was soft and melted the plastic fittings. This is a...
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    1977 Evinrude ???'s

    This is an awesome site and has been really helpful. I bought a 1977 55hp evinrude from a guy at a garage sale (preacher sold it to me and told me the problems he had with it). The main problem he had was that it would stall after running it for awhile then it would flood and not start. I...
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    Evinrude replacement cables ends?

    I have a 1977 Evinrude 55 hp that I got at a garage sale for 100 bucks from a preacher (so I don't think he would steer me wrong). The only problem he said he had with the motor is that it would flood when taken out of gear. I think that it may just need carb work. But my main problem is with...
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    Parts for 1986 smokercraft boat

    I'm looking for some parts for a boat I purchased. It's a smokercraft runabout type, I'm looking for the rear handles? It's the pieces for near the transom that cover the hull id number, they have handles on some. Located on the stern corners of boat. The guy I bought it from had some but they...
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    Help with prop id

    I've recently purchased a 1977 55hp evinrude and am looking into a spare prop, just looking for prices and maybe an ebay find if priced right. I cannot find any markings on the prop that is currently on the motor. All I found was on the stern end of the prop hub and it has michigan and pj 60. I...
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    Need year for Evinrude motor

    Hi, I'm trying to find the year of an Evinrude 55hp with a model no. 557730 and serial number E 0005xxx. Does this use a mix and what ratio? I am thinking of converting this to a tiller is that possible and do you know where I might be able to get parts. Thanks
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