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    Tilt not raising motor, now what....

    Tilt works to lower motor, but i am not getting any response on the upward tilt on my 73 Rude'. :confused:3 My manual does not clearly explain troubleshooting the tilt/trim...any advice appreciated. Thanks! :D
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    73 85HP Rude Fuel Pump question

    Pulled my carbs to rebuild since i wasn't getting any fuel to the cylinders (hopefully this is the right thing to do?), but while emptying the old fuel the previous owner left in the tank, i noticed the flow from the fuel pump was not a steady flow with each pulse, rather a mild spitting of...
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    Fuel not getting to cylinders, carbs and fuel pump ok?

    I have a 73 85HP that i can't figure out. Am am using a store bought tester gapped at 7/16". I have been through the troubleshooting guide a couple of times and have the following results: Rectifier is new, and tests ok (just to be sure) Stator is new, generates @120 VDC at the Power Pack...
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    New Stator for 73 85 HP

    Before i put the new $275 Stator in, i don't believe i have seen an explanation of why these things go bad. Are there any test i should make to make sure that i don't fry this one like the last (new motor to me, wasn't running due to "electrical problem")? Thanks.
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    Replacement Stator, which one?

    I have a 73 85 HP Rude that has a melted Stator. Any harm in replacing a 6 AMP with a 12? I could use the extra charging capacity for another battery. Thanks!
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    73 85HP Evinrude- NO spark

    Hi all- I have recently aquired this motor and was told it wasn't firing; i am a "tinkerer" and don't want to send this off and spend a fortune to get it fixed. I purchased a compression tester and a digital multi-meter. So far, i have tested each plug (new) and could not get even a mild spark...
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    1990 40HP forward gear only?

    New to the forum, did some searching, but couldn't find definitive answers...what are possible causes of reverse 90 model 40HP Evinrude not working? How about troubleshooting. Any advice appreciated. KP
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