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    1977 35hp Johnson wiring harness

    I have a 35hp Johnson with no controls. I want to put a side mount remote on it. Trouble is that the engine wiring harness has a BLACK plug on it. :confused: I've seen a lot of good used controls with the red plug but don't want to waste money or fry any of my electronics. Is it possible to...
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    carburator spit back?

    My friend's 1961 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin won't start. Checked the usual stuff spark, fuel, compression. Everything good. Plug was fouled but he's getting hellacious good spark and carb settings were normal. Motor ran great last time out. Just won't start now. Cleaned the plug and tried a new one...
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    Teleflex steering

    I just bought a Teleflex NFB system to convert bass boat to remote steering. It's hooked up to a 25hp 1985 Evinrude electric start motor. First and only issue I noticed is that going either direction it only turns until the motor is still about 1" away from the stop. Doesn't seem right and I...
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    tachometer question

    I have a console coming for my 16ft Bass Tracker and I'm going to either run a 25hp 1985 Evinrude electric start or a 50hp 1972 Evinrude on it. Need to see how well the 25hp pushes it. One of the reasons I bought this (used) console is because it had speedo, tach, volt, tilt/trim gauges with it...
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    Evinrude hard cranking-won't start

    I have a 1972 50hp Evinrude that just won't start. With the plugs out it cranks fine but put them in even loosly and it barely cranks over. Have cleaned all connections, tried a new starter, tried a new 730 CCA battery and no difference. Have tried both through the solenoid and direct to starter...
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