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I just bought a 1985 Evinrude 4 deluxe that is brand new. I don't know if this motor was in a time capsule or what but it has never been used. The cowling has a factory sticker that says fuel ratio 100:1. Should I be running this engine 100:1 as it suggests on the engine cowl? I have an old...
I just purchased a 1985 evinrude 4hp deluxe for $167. The motor is in new condition. I think that I got a good deal but have a couple questions. Are there any issues common to these motors? Are parts readily available (best place to buy parts)? Thanks for any information.
I'm looking to restore a couple old metal outboard tanks (two standard single line and one pressurized dual line). I found the gasket kits for the pressurized tank but can't seem to find the gasket kits for the standard single line tanks. Does anyone know where I can obtain these? I'm looking...
I bought an Evinrude 4hp (1972?) as a parts motor but decided to try and get it running instead of tearing it apart. To my surprise I was able to get a good spark to both cylinders and gas to the carb. My issue is the following:
With the choke out and after a handful of pulls to the motor I...
I have a 46 5.4 zephyr that I'm restoring and would like to know what spark plugs should be used for it? In addition it has a tiller handle that does not have the integrated throttle and I would like to swap it out with one that has the integrated throttle on the end. Can this be done or is it...
I have a 66 mirrocraft 14' that I'm restoring and would like to know where I can obtain the turquoise paint for the hull to clean her up. I would like to match it as close as possible as the boat is in great shape and should not need a complete paintjob (just some touch up).
Respectfully
I have a 1969 evinrude 4 hp litetwin that after running it for about 20 minutes will not run at high/full throttle. It runs fine at the mid to low range but bogs at high rpms after she's been running for a while. Any suggestions to get me started on ttrouble shooting the problem? Maybe...
Can anyone advise me if a 15 hp big twin tiller handle from the 1950's will work on a 25 hp big twin motor 1955? I have a 1955 25 hp big twin that's missing the tiller handle. Thanks for any help
