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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    How come fuel is so much ??-----Someone said that it was going to be less than $2.00 a gallon.
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    I have always tightened the screw for the points FIRST.---The wee cam screw adjust them.----Never an issue.----That screw for the points has that flat washer that allows this.
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    one of the best motors for DIY repairs.----Parts are plentiful.---Motor coils are not original.---Likely fairly new.
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    No need to do any sanding on the coils.----But the coils are NOT in the correct position.---They need to be adjusted/ set for proper clearance with flywheel.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    ??----This switch has a mechanical plunger!---Operated by a cam on the THROTTLE lever.-----The 1970 model 115 HP will start in gear at idle.----It will not crank with too much throttle applied.-----And only 1 white wire goes to the switch.
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    The inspection cover ( 4 screws ) must be removed.-----The 3 holes ( 1/4-20NC ) thread are used to pop the flywheel off.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    ?????----That part has nothing to do with start in gear protection at all !!!
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    The 1970 model 115 HP will start in gear , but NOT if throttle is open too far !!
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    Post the actual compression values here.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    The switch in the picture prevents cranking if throttle is open too much !----Elegantly simple.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    I am quite familiar with these motors, used to run a pair of them on a Wellcraft V-20 ---Read my post slowly, word for word.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    I thought my post was clear?----Internal contacts in that switch !!----Or do like everyone else and ---" buy a new one"---Sorry to be blunt.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    The internal contacts are likely dirty.----Some of those can be taken apart for cleaning or just flush it with some cleaning agent ( alcohol ? )----Model # of the motor?---A 1972 model 85 / 100 / 125 HP ?
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    Need help finding new alarm for tiller and fuel pump

    Also need to remove the much mis-understood pulse limiter.----Plug that port.----The pulse limiter is a flow fuse for the VRO.---Not needed with the simple pump.
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    1962 evinrude fastwinn 18 hp.Which fuel line goes to the pump?The one close to the block or the ot

    Well----I looked at 2 of these filter housings.----2 of many that I have.----Clearly there are arrows.-----The one furthest from block shows IN---And one closest to the block shows OUT ----So best to look at yours more closely.
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