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    1984 Yamaha 70 BETO prop shaft thread size and pitch?

    Does anyone know the 1984 Yamaha 70 Beto Prop Shaft Thread size and pitch? I ordered a stainless steel prop and nut kit including thrush washer and spacer. Unfortunately I will still need a washer and the nut will not thread on past the cotter key hole. I suspect the nut is the wrong size at...
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    Service Manual for 1984 70HP Yamaha BETO?

    Clymer or factory? What do you use?
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    1983 Yamaha 70 HP BETO

    Hi, I just bought a 1983 Yamaha 70 horse BETO today. Does anyone have any good experiences with this motor? I want it for a river/lake fishing boat. The hull is by MonArk but I am considering swapping the boat for a used 1750 Alumacraft instead. The motor has not been started for a year but...
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    Advice on prop size for 40HP Mercury on 17HP Lowe Roughneck

    Motor: 40 HP Model Mercury ELTPO Prop: Unknown but worked good until I bent it Boat: 17 foot Lowe Roughneck all aluminum - no wood Questions: Anyone experienced with matching prop on this boat? What is a mid-range prop size for this boat and motor? Mid-range meaning the middle of the pack for...
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    Evinrude E50TLEOD not starting.

    I could not start my motor last weekend. After draining the battery, the starter was still trying to turn after I turned the key to the off position. I had to remove a lead on the battery to make it stop. Is this normal with a very low battery?<br /><br />I have not changed the spark plugs in...
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    Evinrude 50 2 Cyl. Prop and Stabilizer Performance

    Model: E50TLEOD<br />SN: G03917357<br /><br />I replaced my prop and added a stabilizer to my boat today. I'm doing this because I have cavitation at WOT.<br /><br />The original pitch on my old prop was 12 1/2 X 13 3-blade. The new prop is 12 1/2 x 14 ProPulse 4-blade.<br /><br />I haven't...
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    Evinrude 50 horse prop and stablizer

    Model: E50TLEOD<br />SN: G03917357<br /><br />I replaced my prop and added a stabilizer to my boat today. I'm doing this because I have cavitation at WOT.<br /><br />The original pitch on my old prop was 12 1/2 X 13 3-blade. The new prop is 12 1/2 x 14 ProPulse 4-blade.<br /><br />I haven't...
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    Evinrude 50 Shift Problems

    Model: E50TLEOD<br />SN: G03917357<br />2 Cylinder<br />Original Prop 12 1/2x13<br /><br />I am having problems shifting in reverse. It slips out. Every boat mechanic I talk to mentioned the clutch dog wear.<br /><br />I'm skeptical because if I adjust the shift cable I have reverse without...
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    Evinrude 50 Shift Problems

    Model: E50TLEOD<br />SN: G03917357<br />2 Cylinder<br />Original Prop 12 1/2x13<br /><br />I am having problems shifting in reverse. It slips out. Every boat mechanic I talk to mentioned the clutch dog wear.<br /><br />I'm skeptical because if I adjust the shift cable I have reverse without...
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