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    Advice on bearing carrier shim bolts

    I've reinstalled my bearing carrier and I have a question about thread locker... My climbers manual says to use a drop of the Evinrude gasket compound on the threads for the bolts that hold the shims on. The shims keep the bearing carrier from working its way out. The anode bolts obviously...
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    Random miss and kicking / rough idle

    I have a 1993 40HP Evinrude. The motor starts up easy, other than needing to press the primer every few seconds when its a cold start for 15 seconds or it will die again. It seems to run good at WOT and moderate RPMs, with a smooth feel and sound. However, I do notice a few things that...
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    Propshaft seals have changed parts for my 40HP - extended lip now

    I'm replacing the propshaft seals which were leaking on my '93 40HP. The online diagrams and everything I've seen online talks about replacing the two seals which are installed back to back with the same, two seals back to back. I ordered the lower unit seal kit since it was such a deal. It...
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    Replacing propshaft seals, pulling bearing carrier / housing

    I have a 1993 Evinrude 40HP. My propshaft seal started leaking about 6 weeks ago. I've removed the prop, etc and I'm getting ready to pull the bearing carrier. Is there any other recommended service to do while I have that out? The history of this motor is unknown to me. I've had it about...
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    Thrust washer stuck

    I pulled the prop on this 90's 40HP Evinrude I have last night. Maybe the previous owners never removed it because the splines are somewhat corroded, no grease to be seen. I tapped the prop with a rubber mallet and it slid right off, but the thrust washer is stuck. I need to remove it to...
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    How does the E-Tec auto fogging work?

    I understand the procedure, but how does the E-Tec automatically fog itself? Does the sequence of fast-slow-fast idle tell the computer to inject a higher mixture of oil and fuel? say 20:1? Or is there some other system that kicks in an injects oil directly onto internal components? Also...
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    Disassembling tilt / trim for new seals - poppet valve - 40-50hp

    Does anyone have a suggestion on how to remove the poppet valve (#15) on a 1993 40hp tilt? It looks like it might thread in, but I think it is pressed in lightly. I've spun it with a screwdriver, but it doesn't back out, only spins. The reservoir filter and valve seat were also lightly...
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    Diagnosing starting / low throttle issues 1993 40HP

    I got to take my 1993 40HP Evinrude (tiller, TTLETB) out on the lake today. It really pushed my boat well. I bought the motor a couple weeks ago and revived it after the previous owners said it hadn't been run in a couple years. Started right up with some blue smoke, probably because I primed...
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    Removing a tilt assembly from 93 40hp

    Can anyone explain how to remove the tilt assembly on a 1993 Evinrude 40hp? I have it raised up and i removed the clip on the pin that attaches the piston to the stern bracket. How do I remove the pin itself? It seems stuck and I'm not sure if there is some trick. Maybe I'm doing it wrong...
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    Electric primer spiting fuel - 1993 Evinrude 40HP

    I just revived a 1993 Evinrude 40HP E40TTLETB which has an electric (solenoid?) primer. It seems to spew fuel from the "manual valve" on the primer. I needed to keep the primer held down for a while before it would run on it own, and I noticed while held down, there from fuel leaking. Also...
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    Restoring an 88 DT40

    I've made a few posts on here about this motor, so I decided to start a thread for my restoration. That is, assuming I choose to go forward. So far, I bought a DT40TC for almost nothing. The owner didn't know anything about it, except it was attached to the boat he wanted. It seemed to turn...
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    help get 40hp Suzuki running

    I ended up buying a non-running 1988 DT40. It looks mechanically sound, but right now, it has electrical issues. It won't crank over, I thought it was the switch, but I think it is more central to the wiring. Does anyone have a basic wiring diagram? If we jump the starter solenoid, the...
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    Can I add a tiller to a DT40?

    I'm looking to buying what I think is an 88' DT40. It has power trim, etc. Is all I need to get a tiller working just the tiller handle assembly itself? I don't need any special bracket, etc?
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    1978 Evinrude 25hp lower unit replacement

    I'm looking at a 1978 (trying to confirm that) Evinrude 25hp that needs repair in the lower unit. Can anyone explain what other lower units would be compatible (1975-1985?)? I read that 77 and 78 had different sized components related to the drive shaft / gears. If I replaced the whole unit...
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    Best place to find a used outboard?

    I'm looking for a larger (than I currently have) motor in the range of 25-40hp. I don't really care about brand, but my capital is small, so I'm looking at buying a busted motor, and putting the money into rebuilding it. I think common problems like engine repair, carb issues, starter issue...
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    A bunch of newbie outboard questions

    I just bought a boat and it has an early 80's 9.9 tiller Evinrude. I have a couple of probably obvious questions, so I'll just list them all here as opposed to different threads for each. It seems to run ok, and is quiet when the motor is idling in a trashcan filled with water. However, the...
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    pull starter won't auto-engage flywheel - 9.5hp evinrude

    I have an old 9.5HP sportwin evinrude that won't start properly. The plastic part that "rises" up to engage and turn the flywheel will not do so on its own. Lightly touching the plastic part will allow it to spin around a pin that lifts it into place. At that point, I can pull the rest of the...
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    Trouble with idle on 9.5hp evinrude

    I have a boat and 9.5hp on loan, and I really have never used a boat before. I got the motor to start, it hasn't been started since earlier in the year. I really don't know where to set the rich/lean knob, but I'm hoping it isn't a problem right now and can be adjusted later. The issue is...
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