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    6hp fisherman idle issue!!

    I also have a 6 H.P. Evinrude that I had a problem with idling & starting after I rebuilt the carb with new, CHEAP parts. I rebuilt the carb a second time with OEM parts and it was a world of difference. The cheap parts that I put it were junk. The gaskets literally softened and became...
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    Hose to tell tale fitting specification help

    If you use a "regular" hose and it won't bend sharp enough without kinking, just add an elbow to it and you should be all set to go.
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    2007 15 hp 2 stroke carburetor

    May as well post the model number because someone will need it to answer your questions. For adjusting the idle speed, some motors have a idle knob for this purpose at the end of the throttle handle, unless you are asking how to adjust the fuel / air ratio.
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    Derating a 5 hp ( ca, 1995 model) to 4 hp

    I may be wrong here, but I think you want to reduce the H.P. by 20% (from 5 H.P. to 4 H.P.). Reduce the hole by 20% and you should have it.
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    1990ish Evinrude 6hp not idling

    If you can get some Seafoam there, add some of that to the gas to get rid of all of the crud in the carb and engine. It will clean it out for you real good. I use it religiously in both of my motors (6 HP & 70HP). You can use a full 16 oz. can of it to 6 gallons of fuel the first use to clean...
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    1990ish Evinrude 6hp not idling

    Check that fuel out. Pour a little bit in a jar and take a look at it. If it is dicoloroed or smells like varnish, or has any moisture in it, get rid of it. The smoke is from the oil in the gas. Two cycle outboards tend to smoke because you are burning the oil with the gas. This being...
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    Johnson 55 hp throttle won't advance while in gear.

    Sounds like Gino is putting it into gear o.k., but then is trying to use the "warm up" lever, to get more throttle with that, instead of pushing the gas lever forward farther, doesn't it? Gino, once you put it into gear with the lever sticking up, just push that same lever forward more...
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    evinrude 5hp 4 stroke E5R4SSB water in oil

    It could be a head gasket or a base gasket that is blown from overheating, however, if you have good compression, it probably is not the gaskets. I would definately replace that thermostat, change the oil, and take it out on the lake. After trolling or slow idle for awhile, run the motor at WOT...
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    6 hp Evinrude flooding

    Glad to hear that your problems seem to be all repaired. Hope it keeps running real sweet for you!
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    1984 50hp won’t idle without primer

    I have a 6 H.P. kicker motor for which I purchased an unbranded carb rebuild kit. I think it was about $15. I put it in and had nothing but problems after the first use on the lake. Took the carb off again, and found that the gaskets inside the carb were distorted and looked like they were...
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    1970s Evinrude Starflite 85hp

    Best way to determine that there is no water in the lower unit is to drain the oil from the gear case. If it is milky colored, it has water in it. Put fresh new oil in the gear case after you drain it, and if the old oil had water in it, do not run the motor again until you fix the leak...
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    1972 6hp Evinrude Idle Issue

    I'm not a mechanic by no means, but when mine starts, it revs a bit too before I get to the throttle as quick as I want to, but by the amount of smoke I get when it first starts, I really am not worried about the pistons for the two seconds of over revving it when it starts. I think the smoke...
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    1972 6hp Evinrude Idle Issue

    Does it start on "fast" within one or two pulls for you? If so, I would live with it. That's how mine starts good too, usually on the first pull but sometimes on the second or even a third pull. The only thing I may add is that when mine starts, I "quickly" grab the throttle control arm and...
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    Nothing on key turn

    This may sound simple and stupid, but.........My boat was doing the same thing once. I tried and tested everything and no dice. By mistake, I found the tether off of my kill switch lying on the floor of the boat between the seat and sidewall of the boat. I never even thought about that...
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    winter storage

    I would not drain the gearcase and leave it empty for the winter because I would worry about rust in there if you do not fill it with the gear lube. Even if you want the better lube, at least fill it with some cheap stuff from Wallmart (hight tech gear oil) for the winter then drain it again...
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    1970 60073D shutdown

    I had one of the electric switch motors. My switches went and I was going to use toggle bolts on it. When someone pointed out the fact that if I were to hit the toggle bolt to throw it into reverse unexpectantly with my arm or something while going full speed ahead, it could kill me. I...
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    winter storage

    I do exactly as dingbat suggested. I put a full charge on my batteries before I put them to bed for the winter, stored in a garage. In the spring of the year, the batteries always still have a great charge on the enough to start the motor with no problem. The one thing I think is a "must...
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    Battery to motor connection. 15hp Evinrude w/electric start.

    Sounds like a good plan.
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    Decarb

    I use Seafoam religously all season long in my motors. I probably do not really need to decarb in the fall, you are correct. I do, however, still decarb because I just feel it is cheap insurance that the motors will start and run next season with no problems. I might be wasting time and...
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    Decarb

    That is the way I do mine every year for the last 40 years, and I never had a problem in the spring when it's time to start the motors up. I always, ALWAYS change the lower end gear lube before winter so if there is water in there, I will remove it before it freezes. (I learned the hard...
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