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    1970 evinrude 6hp lower unit interchangeable?

    Hi guys i got a 1972 9.5 evinrude that has a great power head only problem is the lower unit is slightly cracked so before buying a new lower unit I was wondering if a 1970 evinrude 6hp lower unit that I found would fit on the 9.5? Would save me some money
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    Johnson 8hp milky gear oil ?

    Hi all I have a 1985 johnson 8hp that’s been laying around and decided to check it out. This is what I seen when I drained the lower unit oil. Is this considered milky? Gear oil was changed last year and only ran it once after that before it sat.
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    Johnson 8hp sea horse 1985 idle diagnostic

    Ok thank you I was assuming I should set the idle then attach the idle mixture knob back on but I wasn’t too sure. Just changed the impeller and gear oil that’s all good. Thanks again
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    Johnson 8hp sea horse 1985 idle diagnostic

    There’s a pic for reference
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    Johnson 8hp sea horse 1985 idle diagnostic

    Hi everybody I have a 1985 Johnson 8hp sea horse. I purchased it to fix up seller said it hasn’t ran for a few years. Replaced coils and water pump so far and it started up fine within 5 pulls now only takes about 1-2 when cold. My only issue is it only seems to idle down fine when I have the...
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    1972 9.5 trouble reinstalling lower unit

    Finally got it installed correctly you were correct once I rechecked my notches they were indeed off after that it went in fine
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    1972 9.5 trouble reinstalling lower unit

    Is the shift rod sticking out too far I have it in the neutral position
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    1972 9.5 trouble reinstalling lower unit

    Kind of hard to see but that’s where I’m at now
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    1972 9.5 trouble reinstalling lower unit

    Hi everyone I’m installing my lower unit back on my 9.5 but when I connect the shift linkage and and then slide the lower unit up into place it shifts down into foward and not in to neutral. Double checked and the lower unit itself is in neutral and the prop spins free. When reinstalling I made...
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    1985 evinrude 8hp transom mounting issue

    Fixed the problem lol it was so simple sorry guys
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    1985 evinrude 8hp transom mounting issue

    Hey guys I just picked up a 1985 8hp my only problem is I can’t seem to move this lever out of the way to mount it properly. Never had this problem as you can see it’s sticking out too far for the transom. What to do?
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    What’s a good good polish ?

    Thanks for the great input everybody I’ll post back with the results soon!
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    What’s a good good polish ?

    Wow you really got that 9.5 shinning.Is that hand buffed? So scratch off which I actually just bought and some car wax alright I’ll give it go. Never thought tire spray would work either
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    What’s a good good polish ?

    I was wondering what would be a good good polish for my evinrudes. I got a 1985 9.9 and would like to do some detailing to it. The hood is in great shape but needs a little cleaning. Thanks.
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    1972 evinrude 9.5 lower end rebuild new drive shaft gear ??

    Yes I checked this prior to removing the lower unit
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    1972 9.5 slipping out of gear??

    So I finally got it apart and the foward gear definitely looked worn. Reverse gear seemed fine so I think I’ll reuse it. my only question is should I replace the drive shaft gear I’m not sure whether to replace it for the sake of replacing it and preventive maintenance or just leaving it so I...
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    How to tilt 1985 9.9??

    Thank you I figured it out doesn’t look to rusted either so everything should be good !
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    1972 evinrude 9.5 lower end rebuild new drive shaft gear ??

    Hi everybody I’m in the process of rebuilding a lower unit on a 1972 9.5 the unit leaked some water in it and started slipping in neutral at high speeds. it would not physically shift into neutral it stays in drive but at a certain speed it pops out of gear while still in drive. I took the...
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    How to tilt 1985 9.9??

    Hey guys I know this may be a stupid question but how do you tilt a 1985 evinrude 9.9. I believe you flip the lever next to the gear linkage upwards and then after that I’m not sure what to do? Thanks
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    1972 9.5 slipping out of gear??

    I plan on just rebuilding the whole unit anyways will be taking apart tomorrow and will update on the results. Do you have a part number for the prob hub bushing I can’t find it anywhere
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