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    Rpm's Up?

    seem to be having a hard time getting a answer on this question i have a 1972 50 hp evinrude electric shift that i just installed on a 18 ft bass tracker aluminum with mostly flat bottom very wide trying to increase rpm have a 011002 prop which converts to a 13 3/4 x 15 i think reducing the...
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    power tilt

    recently installed a evinrude power tilt on my 1972-78 50 hp the instructions seem to indicate reusing the tilt pin and the manual tilt lock this seems counter productive any body used to these older motor supply there input
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    questions hydroelectric

    1972 50 hp elect with a 78 center section two questions 1.my mid section is from a different engine whats the best way to seal the hole where the wires come thru 2. do i need a special prop because of the exhaust thanks
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    oil injection

    ? is it feasable to add oil injection to a 1972 50 hp electric shift. you guys/gals? are the best source of quality knowledge thanks for all your help
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    high voltage

    back to my 1972 evinrude 50 hp electric start while running it i noticed the voltage of the battery getting what i consider high 16 volts according to the diagram there is no voltage regulation on this system? only a rectifier is this right?
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    condensate

    finally got my 1972 50 electric shift on the water did fairly well but had to keep the cover off would die was a lot of condensate inside not sure whats going on sidebar the electric shift worked great with my modifications see earlier post exactly as should found a switch at surplus that...
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    where's the pee

    got a old motor i bought evinrude 1972 50 hp with electric shift recently ran it for the first time on a set of muff's just to see whats hapening there is water coming out the prop with the exhaust but i am used to seeing from other motors a stream of water indicating flow i have none dont know...
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    titleing

    trying to title a 40 year old motor i recently purchased out of state (ebay) live in Missouri and have to deal with two Dept's to register thats why questions 1. serial number on transom bracket does not match yr and model of motor 2.serial # on freeze plug which is what my state says it goes...
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    tach

    somebody answered this but cant find the thread what is the output of a 1972 50 hp 2 cylinder for tach hookup thanks
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    power tilt

    here i go stretching it again. i want to add power tilt to my motor the model number for the swing arm assy is 55875s 78 55HP there is a place for a hydraulic cylinder approx 7 in between hole centers retracted where could someone find this not listed in the parts manual dealer unknown have...
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    manual tilt lock

    does any one have instruction on how these work or setting them have two manuals but no info i realize they lock around the pin but dont seem to lock just sitting there is there something else with these thanks
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    parts

    just wanted feed back on best place to get odd parts for a 70's evinrude bolts/ nut thanks
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    evinrude to johnson

    i realize this is really a strecth post but it never hurts to ask you all have been great. bought a tilt unit on ebay from a 1973 johnson 65 hp seem to be in fair shape wanted to use it on my 50 hp evinrude was hoping however looks like i would need to take my lower mount to use not sure thats...
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    evinrude hydroelectric

    been reviewing threads and mught be duplicating answers but do need some help bought a used motor was supposed to be a 1978 55 hp pretty sure its not from the fact there is only one number difference i am quessing its a 1968 55 hp with hydroelectric shift question where to get special oil...
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