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    Start position 1981 15HP Evinrude - Model #E15RCIS

    In Leeroy's article on Carburetor / Fuel Pump Repairs from Leeroy's Ramblings, he said, "If you are having problems locating a start position on your twist grip throttle setting, or if you have a remote throttle, a method of locating the timing "START" position would be to advance the...
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    '81 Evinrude 15 dies when shifted into neutral

    My '81 Evinrude 15HP runs great at both trolling (idle) and high speeds, but dies when I shift into neutral. It is hard to start when cold and after it dies in neutral. After several pulls it will begin to show some signs of life and if I shift into gear quickly enough, it will continue to run...
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    Neighborhood towing/launching a lightweight rig

    As I approach retirement, I am considering a small utility vehicle similar to a Kawasaki Mule for towing and launching my 12' jon boat w/ 15HP Evinrude. I will be towing only in our lakefront neighborhood to a community ramp. I can also use the vehicle for yard work and just getting around the...
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    Minn Kota Endura 40 - rough, intermittent

    Running rough (jumpy, jerky) and noisy in the water, but smooth and quiet out of the water. Condition is same for any of the 5 speed selections, handle extended or retracted. I have checked for monofilament around shaft and external connections. Could it be brushes or bearings that are being...
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    Endura 40 Connector and Wiring

    :confused: The previous owner of the Alumacraft boat I recently purchased wired the Minn Kota Endura 40 trolling motor using a receptacle with only 12-ga. wire to the battery. He did put a 50-amp fuse inline at the battery. Everything that I have been reading indicates that the receptacle...
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    Roller Bunks for flat bottom jon boat

    I have a 12 foot aluminum jon boat on a Bear non-tilting trailer. I now have to back the trailer deep into the water to get the boat off the bunks. Will replacing the carpeted bunks with roller bunks work well with the flat bottom on this boat to help with this issue?
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    Sealer for impeller replacement?

    I recall that someone mentioned using a "sealer" on the threads of screws and bolts when changing a water pump impeller. If my memory serves me correctly, the "sealer" was not RTV silicone - can someone tell me what this "sealer" might be?
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    73 9.5hp seahorse cooling question

    Does the Model 9R-73B Johnson have a thermostat that shuts it down when it runs hot? Also, does the cooling water discharge spray out at all speeds or should it run out in a solid stream at higher speeds? Thanks for your help. Mike
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    9.5hp Johnson Model Number help

    What does the "B" designate in the Model Number of my Johnson - 9R-73B? The Serial Number is J3750405. Thanks in advance for your help. Mike
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    1973 9.5 Seahorse - need help

    I just bought a 1973 9.5HP Seahorse. The first time I used it I only had the fuel from the previous owner and it was way too old! Today, I recycled the old fuel and got some fresh mix and the motor ran great for a while. The second time I was running for a few minutes on plane when I heard a...
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