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    1983 7,5hp evinrude wont start

    reversed plug wires (above), or perhaps a lean sneeze (air/fuel adjustment at carb). https://www.boats.net/catalog/evinrude/outboard/1980/7-5hp/e8rcss/carburetor-7-5 -- item 15.
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    Idle / Slow speed timing advancement screw missing?

    Get an infrared tester and check the temp at the top of the head.
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    Starting an 57 Evinrude 7.5 fleet win after many many years of storage.

    16:1 gas to oil ratio on your motor.
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    Evinrude Cable Casing Question with No Hits at Steering and Controls, Please Help

    You describe the old-style cable with the two set screws that together grip the inner cable wire. If your fix fails, you can still find the older style cables, if in fact that is what you need.
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    battery charging issue has me stumped

    As you probably know, reversing battery wires for a split second will blow out the rectifier, as would disconnecting the battery while the engine is running. Don't give up on old Bill from Occam.
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    Backup temperature gauge+sensor (digital)

    Maybe this, at the address Crosbyman suggests. The old-style OB gauges had a sensor and bracket for physical contact with the top of the powerhead (think this one would work that way too)...
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    battery charging issue has me stumped

    Are you running a single battery hookup (starting battery)? If multiple batteries, they must have a common ground.
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    fuel pump gets hot

    1 - 2 oz ATF for 6 gal fuel.
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    battery charging issue has me stumped

    Take the battery to an auto parts store and have it tested. If the battery load tests OK and holds a charge, replace the rectifier/regulator.
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    No spark

    Check plug wire continuity, end to end. Check connector at plug. Make sure connector intersects wire core inside the insulated plug wire.
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    1991 Johnson

    as mentioned above, have the battery load tested (auto supply store).
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    Evinrude 25hp

    believe I would first try to jump directly to the stater, using auto-style jumper cables. If starter doesn't engage, problem is the starter. If starter engages, jump through the solenoid. I no success, replace the solenoid.
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    Lower unit shift rod wont screw back in

    want2be -- Is removal of the pivot screw the problem? If so, the repair is usually simple, given a calm hand. Advise.
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    1982 Evinrude 90 hp

    If compression is even on all cylinders (w/i 10%), get a 10-$15 spark tester at an auto parts store, and check each wire (plug removed). Spark should be sharp and loud. If you want to skip or at least delay spark testing, buy a new set, gap and install (gap is usually good out of the box, but...
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    tiller throttle won't turn unless you push on linkage

    imo better off getting the 20 looking and running good, then selling it. There is usually a demand for 18/20 hp motors. Then buy the 35 or 40.
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