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    71' Evinrude 18 HP loose steering

    Does anyone know how to tighten up the steering on my Evinrude? I can't find any adjustment feature. During trolling, I have to hold the steering arm constantly or it will turn where I don't want it too. Thanks
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    Which Way Should the Impellor ribs "curl"?

    Searched posts but couldn't find the answer. I am replacing the impeller on a 1971 Evinrude 18hp. When removing the old impeller, looking at the bottom of the impeller, the fins were curled (pointed) in the counterclockwise direction. Looking at the picture in Leroys Ramblings info on the 15 &...
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    1971 Evinrude 18 HP lower unit leaking oil - Update

    I posted a question earlier and got some feedback. Will try to add pictures and further description. Will try to be brief, but bear with me: Outboard was bought last winter. Drained lower unit and assumed water in oil (caramel color). Re-filled lower unit and took it out once recently and later...
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    lower unit oil leaking - and not from the drain plug

    I just bought a 1971 Evinrude 18hp. Changed the lower unit oil, which had evidence of water in it. After filling with new oil, I took it out on the lake. I am now seeing an oil leak on the side opposite where the oil drain plugs sit. It is coming from some type of recessed hole, that maybe has a...
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    plugs for a 1971 Evinrude 18 HP

    What plugs do you recommend for a 71 Evinrude 18 HP? I searched the threads and can't find anything so figured someone would have the answer. I just bought the motor and want to replace plugs.
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    71 Rude 18 HP Throttle hard to turn

    Recently bought a 1971 Evinrude 18 HP and haven't had it in the water yet, but I noticed the throttle is really hard to turn. I am not very techno savvy so I will butcher the terms, but I did find a vertical shaft where the throttle linkage enters the engine. At the top of it, it connects to the...
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    Need help finding 71 Evinrude parts

    Just bought a 1971 Rude 18 hp (18103S). I like it looking sharp so was trying to find some cosmetic parts. The motor cover is missing an applique on the front of the motor cover. It's part number 0206665, Plate Applique. I have searched all sites I can find, most of which say "call" only to find...
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    Hard Starting 71 Johnson 9.5

    I have a 71 9.5 that has always had trouble starting, since I got it. I was using starting fluid to get it going, and was yelled at by many of you for doing so, but couldn't get it going any other way. I have replaced plugs, put in a carb kit, new points but still couldn't get it going without...
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    1971 Johnson 9.9 hard starting

    I have had trouble cold starting my 9.9. I used to pull till I was worn out, but found that a shot of starting fluid did the trick to start a cold motor. Once it fires up, it will start with one pull all day. I'd like to get it fixed, but haven't been able to figure it out. Anyone have any...
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    1971 Evinrude 18 HP leaking oil in lower unit

    I just bought a 71 Evinrude 18103S and noticed black oil coming from a small hole in the lower unit. The hole is a couple inches from the upper oil access plug. I have yet to get a service manual, but in the mean time, can anyone give me some insight of where the oil is coming from, and is this...
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