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    1973 18 hp and other small Johnyrudes fuel line size.

    Need to order some fuel lines for a couple of small engines I have. What is the inside diameter of the fuel line from the fuel pump to the carb?
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    Titan 60 Actuator- Dependable or not?

    I installed a Titan 60 Actuator last year. Recently noticed brake fluid coming from the master cylinder. I have disc brakes and the actuator and master cylinder were for disc brakes. Anyway I have replaced the master cylinder as of today and look forward to going rockfishing next week. Anybody...
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    150 EXEOM 1995- Purple accesory wire to ignition blows fuse

    Enlighten me please. Motor will crank and start and run with the purple accessory wire off of the ignition switch . As soon as I put it (the purple wire)back on the ignition switch the fuse inside the cowl will blow. Of course the tach , fuel and amp meters will not work without this wire in...
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    1995 150 HP Spark Plug ? Ql78YC vs QL77YC4

    Manual calls for the QL77YC4 , I believe bulletin says QL78YC. Both seem to run the same in my engine. What is the difference.
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    Bench testing a starting solonoid- 50 HP 1972

    Out of the motor how can I test this solonoid? Having a time with the ignition. Can jump the starter and it cranks real well and starts right up. Need to test the solonoid, then the wires to the solonoid ( which ones go where), then I guess the key switch.Thanks.
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    Removing lower unit 1975 6 HP Johnson? Shift rod question.

    Garage sale find for 40.00 makes me a happy camper. Starts up and runs fine. Not pumping water. I will check the tstat first . I see in the parts diagram the shift rod is two pieces. I remember on my very old 40 and 35 HP's there was a plate which when removed revealed the clamp which connected...
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    1972 50HP Rude overheat issue.

    Was not pumping water so I replaced the WP. Plenty of water coming out near the lower steering bracket however none from the telltale.I realize not much more than a spit should come from the engine telltale but I am getting nothing here and the engine temp rises to well into the overheat range...
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    Early System Check Tack Question

    Going through some older post I came across one in which claims were made about problems with some of the older system check tachometers. Can anybody enlighten me on what years these issues were occurring? and what were the issues/problems. Thanks.
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    Switching power packs 50 hp

    Need a power pack for my 1972 50 Evinrude. I see that they are the same packs used from 1972 to 1977. Can a newer pack such as the 581927 which is for the 50 HP's 1978 to 1983 be used instead.? Are the wires the same just the connecters different and can they be spliced and connected to fit my...
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    No spark - Faztbullet smacks the power pack

    1972 50 Hp was not running(no spark). Cleaned connections still no spark. Smacked the power pack and voila spark was back. Let the motor sit for a few months and now no spark again. Smacked the power pack this time to no avail. Fair conclusion the power pack is bad? Have others had the same...
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    1971 50172s 50 HP Evinrude Diode

    Lost spark on this engine . What is the purpose of the diode . I have a new spare if needed.
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    Evinrude Lightwin Model 3042A Serial 50514

    Can not find the year on this one. Any help appreciated.Thanks
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    Tie Down Spindles w/ wear sleeves

    I am worth re doing my trailer bearings, races and seals. Are these wear sleeves still sold? Are they worth the trouble? Can not find them or their grease seals. Any info helpful.
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    Titan Actuator Model 60 Solonoid Question Disk Brakes

    Are the solonoids on these actuators prone to clog. Been having trouble with my brakes (calipers) sticking , not releasing properly. The slide pins are clean and well greased but the brakes always seem to drag. Also I have found rust in my master cylinder. My thought is that the solonoid clogs...
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    1971 Selectric Shift Control Box Cable replacement

    I took the control box apart to try to replace the throttle cable and could not figure it out. I have the box apart with the throttle stick out but thats as far as I can get. I do not know if what I am looking at is correct, broken or missing something. I just need to replace the cable onto the...
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    Brake pads wearing out. Disk brake trailer

    The outside pads keep wearing out on my disk brake trailer. Wheels do not turn free.Should they? Dual axle trailer with Kodiak calipers and pads.
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    BRP Evinrude Johnson Premium TC w3 Mineral Formula

    This stuff says to "use in smaller and medium horsepower engines for general marine operating conditions" . It is now sold at my local Wal Mart along with the Wally Mart brand and the Merc Quicksilver Super premium. Anybody using it on larger outboards? Premix? Comments? As long as it is TC 3...
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    Spark Plugs for 1971 50 HP

    Motor came with Champion UL 77 V plugs. Curious if there are better plugs for this motor. I ran one like this years ago on the UL 77 V's and remember the plugs fouling a lot. Do not care for this type of spark plug. Thanks
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    !971 50 HP 50172s

    Bringing this one back to life. Rebuilding the carbs have the carb kits. How on earth do you remove the needle valve bearing ? Can I presume that the old one is OK? What is the lead shot on the top of the carb for? Thanks
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    VRO Failure- What are the symtoms? Quick death or slow failure.

    Title says it all. My engine is a 1995 150 EXEOM. Been chasing alarms but now suspect imminent VRO failure. Will it be intermittent or sudden ? Will it set off the vacuum alarm if there is a fuel delivery issue or the no oil alarm if it is not pumping oil? Will it run lean on fuel if fuel side...
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