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    Evinrude 25HP 1973 correct main jet # ?

    I have repaired above motor, using parts from a 20HP same vintage. I have 2 identical carbureators, one with mainjet # 68 and one with # 72.<br /><br />Can anyone help med with the correct jet size ?<br /><br />I´d be very thankfull.
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    Evinrude 115 HP 1991 Fasttrack

    I have above motor for my 17 runabout. I just read it is a Fasttrack model. What does Fasttrack mean ?? I was told is has a special version T&T, but were there other modifications to this model ??
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    "exploded" Chrysler Pictures

    I am reparing a 1975 Chrysler 5 HP for my 11 Year Old boy this summer, for little dighny. I have a 5 HP with dead lower unit and a 4.4 with good and an extra l/u. However the 2 extras are long-legged. I can change the driveshaft easily from the bad unit. Can I just unscrew the shift rod and...
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    Evin 25HP 73 are jets carb related or motor related ?

    Friend of mine has above motor. The carb is pretty worn. I have a carb lying from a 35 hp 1979 I parted out. I´ve been told this is a better carb, same bore. The 35HP carb has 49D main jet, the original 1973 carb has 72 main jet. Which jet should we use for the 1973, it has less displacement...
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    Evinrude 25HP 1973 Carb jet sizes

    Friend of mine has above motor. The carb is pretty worn. I have a carb lying from a 35 hp 1979 I parted out. I´ve been told this is a better carb, same bore. The 35HP carb has 49D main jet, the original 1973 carb has 72 main jet. Which jet should we use for the 1973, it has less displacement...
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    How to kill during test

    I sometimes jumpstart motors on a stand with muffs, only with battery cables bolted on the motors + and ground to save rectifier. Question now is, how do I easily rig some kind of kill-wire up, in case of runaway or simply just to stop motor ? Instead of letting them run out of gas, its much...
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    Ideal compression

    I´ve read many threads with questions of correct compression. Standard answer always is 100+ psi and within 10% on all cylinders. My Clymer manual says same thing. Is there no place to look up exact new compression and factory allowed tolerances, as in many car manuals.<br /><br />I tested...
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    When did Evinrudes improve their mileage ?

    Just bought a 1991 V4 115HP Crossflow and heard of the elder Evinrudes V4´s high gas comsumption, and later improvements. This motor has same bore/stroke as far as I can see as many older ones.<br /><br />When did the design change and start saving some fuel ? Is my 1991 more economic than the...
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    Avoid destroying charging system

    I read in another post that disconnecting charging system on a motor running may damage the components.<br /><br />My question is : Is it possible to start a motor on a stand,on muffs, by jumping starter connections, without damaging any charging system, rectifier, regulator etc.<br /><br />Or...
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    Evinrude 115 getting right setup

    In the spring I am going to put my newly bought Evinrude 115 on my light, deep V 17´Clipper.<br /><br />Boat weighs 550 lbs dry.<br /><br />Where do I start ? Will cavitation plate 1" above lower point of V be correct ? Will the holes in transom from my 1988 40HP be reuseable ?
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    Does Anybody know a Perkins Outboard

    On of my friends inherrited an old outboard, a 18 HP 2 cyl 2stroke Perkins Outboard. From the design it looks to be somewhere in sixties. Front of cowling looks like a Homelite. This motor has VERY low hours. The paint on tiller trottle gears are barely worn off in small scratches !!!. However...
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    Evinrude 115 run in salt water

    I bought above 1991 motor, look good all over. Previous owner used it on a trailered boat, for fishing in mediteranian and British channel. Heavy salt water. Maybee a good deal of slow running. What do I have to check before I put it in use again. I plan on replacing impeller...
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    Evinrude 1991 115HP

    I going out to look at a used 115 HP tomorrow, and perhaps buy it, a 1991. Will it be crossflow or looper. When did the 60 deg v start? Will I get lower mileage from a 115 than from a 140HP. I heard about pour mileage from the v´s. Did this get better in the newer years, i. exa 91 ? Anything...
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    Buying old Merc 800

    I was offered an old Merc 800 today at a very low price. Seller says motor is OK, but motor bracket is damaged. Will bracket from other Mercs fit ?? None T/T. The motor has a red stribe on hood/cowling. Does anyone know whereabout the vintage can bee ? It is a 4 cyl.
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    Chrysler 65 vs Evinrude 40

    I got a 1988 Evinrude 40 in excellent condition, but would like a little more power for skiing/tubing for my light 17´runabout. I just got offered a Chrysler 65 HP 1975 that needs some work, very cheap. Isnt the 65 HP cranckrated ? Will it really give me more power at all, or just more trouble ...
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    Buying Chrysler 115

    I´ve been offered a 115 Hp Chrysler outboard, T&T i think i can negociate to a reasonable price.<br /><br />Seller advises it to be 1979, its been sitting for 10 years, indoor, due to some ignition problems. compression seems to be VERY fine, and i will check lower unit. Are these engines as...
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    Evin 60Hp, identifying from serial nr.

    I was offered an old 60HP Evinrude today.<br /><br />Its model number is hard to read on plate, either 60738 or 60758. The serial number is B3626.<br /><br />It could be 1970 from model number, can anybody tell for sure. Is it a looper ? It is 3 cyl. How big is the difference to the eighties...
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    VRO Life cycle

    I bought a 12 years old Evinrude 40HP VRO.<br /><br />At wintherizing 4 years ago, the dealer vrote on the report: New VRO suggested soon.<br /><br />Why ? The VRO functions. Do I have to buy a new, or can I rebuild with the Maxrules parts kits ?<br /><br />Is 10 years the estimated average safe...
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    Loose powerhead - foolish mee !

    After my repair of my one 35HP evinrude 1984 I rushed to test it in the water, and had many a good day with is since. It ran really good. Last trip it suddenly changed sound, i thought it was about to throw a rod. I limped back to harbor, only to discover the bolts holding powerhead to leg all...
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    Chrysler 5HP

    I just got a 5 HP Chrysler for my little boys Digny. Its seized, at least in lower unit, which has been run without oil in a barrel by the gut i got it from, 7 yrs ago. Nice little motor by the way. I will try to see if i can save it, though its a Crysler ;) <br /><br />How do I disasemble...
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