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    1976 Eventide 25hp not running right

    1976 Eventide 25 hp will start, but idles rough and seems like it's running on one cylinder. Compression 135 in both cylinders. Spark on both plugs. The carb was cleaned and rebuilt last fall. It was running ok in spring, but would need to squeeze the fuel bulb to keep it going. Fuel pump...
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    1976 25 hpEvinrude no fuel to carburetor.

    My 1976 25 hp evinrude will start if I squirt gas into the carb, then dies. It seems like there is no fuel going to the carb. I replaced the fuel pump, rebuilt the carb, and replaced the fuel.lines to the fuel line and carb. Could it be the lower cylinder,which seems like it operates the fuel...
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    1976 25 hp evinrude carburetor rebuild

    My 1976/evinrude 25 hp didn't start last time out on the water. It had spark but wasn't getting fuel to the carb. I suspected it was the fuel pump and replaced it. But the problem continues. No fuel to carb. I'm thinking somethings clogged in the lines or carb itself. Is a carb rebuild something...
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    1976 25hp Evinrude wiring harness

    My 1976 Evinrude 25 HP has a console with key, choke etc. The wires are crumbling and are not reliable. Can I buy a new wiring harness or repair the existing?? Looks like it plugs into the outboard and goes to the console. I know the wires can be replaced, but the plug?? Any suggestions? I love...
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    Cabelas trailer dolly. Will it do the job??

    Looking to see if a cabelas trailer dolly would work for my 14 foot aluminum boat and 25 hp Evinrude. I pull it up a slight grassy hill in my backyard. Anyone have any experience with these. The non adjustable model, 600 lb limit.
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    OMC 6 gallon tank for 1976 evinrude fuel tank gauge doesn't work

    My 6 gallon metal OMC tank for my 1976 Evinrude outboard has a fuel gauge on top. It hasn't worked since I got the boat a year ago. It always reads empty. Is there a way to fix these older tanks? I would sure like to tell how much fuel I have without lifting the tank or opening the cap.
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    Starting and deep cycle battery all in one combo or separate batteries.

    I have a 14 foot aluminum boat with a 1976 25hp Evinrude electric start. I use a 36 lb thrust transom trolling motor. The fuel tank is a 6 gallon OMC. The problem I am having is too much weight in the back of the boat with 2 batteries and fuel tank. I do a lot of trolling shorelines for musky...
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    1976 25 hp evinrude retaining ring and support

    I am installing my armature plate and the manual says lube the retaining ring and support. I am having trouble removing the screws holding the support and ring. They are flathead screws. Can I use heat? Also, what needs lube, both sides of support and ring? And what can I use in place of OMC...
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    Flywheel destroyed my coil and armature 1976 25 hp evinrude

    Put new points and condensers in my armature. Put it together just reverse order i took it off. The flywheel turned hard and when I ran it full throttle I heard the loudest clunk and it died. I opened it up and frond the armature coil and flywheel ruined. I ordered used parts, armature with...
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