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    1972 Evinrude 9.5hp Sportwin

    I recently bought a 72 Evinrude 9.5hp It runs incredibly well for a 50 year old engine. Today was the first time I started it and I noticed a flow of water coming from both sides of the mid section cowling. I haven't looked at the water pump although it seems to be pumping well. Should I be...
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    1986 Johnson 8hp - Won't Rev

    Hi I recently bought a 1986 Johnson 8hp that for some reason won't rev past idle. I've done a carb kit on it which made no difference. It idle's beautifully but as soon as you move the throttle past idle it tries to rev but then cuts back. Not sure I have explained this well but have...
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    1986 & 1990 8hp Power Packs

    I have a 1986 8hp Johnson would anyone know if a power pack from a 1990 8hp would work on it ? I see the terminals are a little different but same number of wires. Thanks for any advice Mike
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    Evinrude 9.9hp - broken bolt on thermostat cover

    I recently bought an Evinrude 9.9hp very original little engine runs ok but needs the thermostat replaced, This morning while taking off the cover to get at the thermostat one of the bolts has broken off in the block. What would you suggest I do to get the remains of the bolt out ? Never had...
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    Prop Identification

    I bought a prop a couple of years back forr my 1974 Evinrude 50hp. It had been advertised as an OMC prop that would fit. When it arrived it was for the small hub gearbox so I have never used it. I'm now trying to sell it but all i can find written on it is on the side under one of the blades...
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    Evinrude 50 Prop

    I have a 14'6" figlass boat with a 73 Evinrude 50hp. Currently has a 13 1/4 x 17 prop which gets me around 5700rpm at WOT. This prop is a little rough on the tips. As a spare I have a 13 3/4 x 15 which I have only tried for 15 minutes some time ago but as I remember it obtained much the same...
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    74 50hp Idle Adj is screwed all the way in

    I have a 74 50hp Evinrude. The idle adjustment screw needs to be scerwed all the way in for it to idle, and then it idles way to slow and will most times stall. It looks like the timing arm doesnt come all the way back either. Where should I start to adjust things ? I've just done a carb...
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    Evinrude 50hp - Rust on Top Spark Plug

    After a few months sitting in the shed when I went to start my '73 50hp Evinrude (50372r) it would not fire and sounded like it was turning over slower than usual on the starter. When I took the upper spark plug out there was rust on it. I cleaned both plugs with a wire brush. The next try it...
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    1974 Evinrude 50hp - Idle Problem

    I've owned this motor for a couple of years now and it has never idled all that well. When you engage forward you have to quickly increase the throttle before it stalls. Particularly frustrating when your trying to get it back on the trailer on a windy day ! Today I discovered something that if...
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    1974 Tilt/Trim Unit with Calco Pump

    I have a 1974 50 hp Evinrude with PTT (an optional add-on in those days) The upper seals on the rams are seeping fluid. Is there a seal kit I can get for this unit ? And if there is, is it a job I could do myself ? Thanks Mike
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    Quick Trim/Tilt question 1974 Evinrude 50hp

    When I lower my engine the Trim pump sounds as it should until it gets into the trim range of movement when the pump comes under considerable strain. On the way up in all positions the pump runs freely. Its always been like that since I have owned this boat, but from other OMC systems I have...
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    1973 Evinrude 50hp Idle Speed

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    73 Evinrude 50hp Rev Counter

    I have a 1973 Evinrude 50 hp model number 50372. Haven't had it long, but when I switch off the key the rev counter needle slowly climbs to around the 1500rpm reading. As soon as the key is turned on again it immediately drops back to 0. When the motor is running it works fine. Any...
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    73 Evinrude 50hp

    I have an Evinrude 50hp 1973 model 50372. I'm having trouble reading the numbers on the prop. I can see its a 17" pitch but I can't quite read the other numbers before the 17. I think its 13 *something* just can't make it out. I want to get a spare prop that is listed on a local auction site...
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    1974 Evinrude 50hp Trim/Tilt

    Hi I've just bought this boat. Current owner tells me the trim/tilt is tilt only, but I'm sure looking at the pump it is trim AND tilt. Can anyone confirm by just looking at it ? I don't collect it until next week but am eager to know. Thanks
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