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    Screeching noise on my 1967 3hp

    Agreed----Should be easy to find.
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    Can I use a jack plate for short shaft motor on tall transom

    Not practical to use a jackplate that way.
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    1976 135HP Evinrude No gas going to spark plugs/cylinder

    Does spark jump a gap of 1/2" on a test device , yes or no?-----Do choke plates close when you operate the choke switch ?----Your location ?
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    1960 Evinrude 10 hp Shift Issue

    If adjustment at shift lever is correct , take lower unit apart.----Inspect bronze bushing above pinion.---Inspect bottom bearing surface on driveshaft.---Insoect forward gear and clutch dog.
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    90 hp carb over filling

    ??----Plastic parts are cheaper to produce.-----It is all about being able to market a product for the showroom.----Not designed with future repairs in mind !!
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    Install a factory impeller !-----I do not use ones made by the ----" hooflungdung "---- corporation.
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    Evinrude 20 Poor Water Flow

    Factory impeller or something else ?-----When testing in a bucket water MUST be 6" above impeller.
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    Starting an 57 Evinrude 7.5 fleet win after many many years of storage.

    There is nothing wrong with a properly sized / lubricated bronze bushing.----These 6 HP motors will last a long time.
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    1960 Evinrude 10hp Choke lever

    Part is not used on a 1960 model 10 HP.
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    90 hp carb over filling

    Model # of your motor?----Aluminum bowls may be available at US $177 list each.
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    Fuel coming out of the hose connected to the vapor pump 0433352

    Replace diaphragm on vapor pump.
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    1960 Evinrude 10hp Choke lever

    I do not believe the 1960 model 10 HP uses that plastic detent.----Part #204490 is NLA and first used on 1962 model 10 HP.
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    Gas - Oil Mixture on old Evinrudes outboards

    Board room decision to promote 50:1 as the general public thinks "----if it can run at 50:1 mix it must be an improved motor "-----I say it all the time oil mixed with gasoline and 2 stroke lubrication is NOT well understood.
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    1960 Evinrude 10hp Choke lever

    Maybe a spring on linkages is broken / missing.
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