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    1984 70hp Evinrude stalling on acceleration

    Re: 1984 70hp Evinrude stalling on acceleration I found this with a google search. When the throttle/shift control is advanced, 3 things happen. The motor shifts into gear first; second, the timer base starts its advance, then the throttle valves start to open. It's critical that the spark...
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    1984 70hp Evinrude stalling on acceleration

    This is what I have done: Compression is 118/118/119 New Plugs New Gas Tank New Primer Bulb New Fuel Pump New Rectifier Silencer Gaskets All 3 carbs rebuilt with new floats/Pins/Gaskets/the works. The mechanic that rebuilt my carbs said he tested the charging system voltage and said it's...
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    85-86 70hp Evinrude (stalling out when giving it gas)

    I just put a new fuel pump on this motor. And put on a new throttle cable(still slightly too long). Let me try to explain the problem I am having. I turn the motor off and fish for a little while then I start the motor back up. I push the throttle forward the clutch engages and the engine revs...
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    1984 70hp Throttle Cable? HELP

    I have a 1984 70hp Evinrude. I just recently picked this motor up, and the throttle cables? I say cables because it seems to have 2 of them. I replaced the wrong one I believe. What is the other cable if its not the throttle cable, and which one is really the throttle cable? Sorry for being such...
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    Help! Need Fuel Pump for 1984 70hp Evinrude

    I just picked up a 1984 70HP Evinrude. It needs a Fuel Pump. I cannot find a new fuel pump anywhere. I get discontinued, out of stock, obsolete, no longer in stock. Another words I cannot find this fuel pump anywhere, there are kits for the fuel pump. But I am not sure if a new kit will make it...
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    What year is my 4 HP Mariner?

    The serial number on this plate riveted to the top of the shaft (bottom of motor) is 6EO S 008273. I was told it's a 1990-1992 but I have doubts. I need to order a throttle handle, the guy fell onto the steering throttle handle and busted the aluminum handle right off. So any clues would be...
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