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    1977 Evinrude 35 HP questions

    Finally got her running, and very smooth. But I do have a couple of questions. Both questions deal with the motor in a barrel at idle. Water level about same as when in the lake.<br /><br />1) There is exhaust and water mist coming out the back idle relief holes which I assume is normal...
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    JB?

    Haven't seen him around lately. Suppose he's trying to get away a bit without anyone here knowing? Hope he's not ill.
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    '77 35hp e/start Evinrude needs choking

    I fired up this motor in a barrel today after better than a decade of sitting. I changed LU lube, new impeller, cleaned w/carb cleaner and put in carb kit, new plugs, and new gas lines. It hit first lick, but it only runs with assistance of the choke. Adjusted low speed in increments of 1/4...
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    32v. vs 250v.

    Due to deteriorating insulation, I spent the afternoon replacing a good portion of the wiring on my motor. In the process, I had to replace the in-line fuse holder. Since I already had one, I used it. The original used a short glass fuse which was 20amp, 32 volt. The one I used takes the...
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    Evinrude/Tachometer question

    I have an Airguide tach that I'd like to connect to my Evinrude 35hp 1977 model 35752(CD ignition). <br /><br />On the back of the tach are 2 number, (666 and 2GC). On the face, at the top, in tiny print is the number P-6487. The only wires coming out of the rubber grommet in the back are 1...
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    Current sunlight track

    Interesting.<br /> http://www.die.net/earth/mercator.html
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    Airguide Tach connection (edited)

    5/21/05 - Reposted in Johnson/Evinrude forum.
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    Let a dummy give it a try

    Latitude of Galveston is 29* N and latitude of most everything in NC is 30+*N so actually, it is "up". Guess I'm just anal. With that small difference, "across" would be more descriptive.
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    Airguide Tach.

    I'd like to pick up an Airguide tach to somewhat match the Airguide speedometer and clock that are original on my 50 yr. old boat. The problem I'm having is trying to determine which tach's will work w/1977 Evinrude 35hp. Does anyone have a copy of an old Airguide application guide they'd be...
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    Boat Storage Problems Solved

    If you're have boat storage problems, this may be your solution. Note: Not affiliated in any way.<br /> web page
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    Inner Peace per Dr. Phil

    Stolen from another forum:<br /><br />Words of Wisdom from Dr. Phil . . . . <br />A friend is passing this on to you because it definitely worked for her and we all could use more calm in our lives. By following the simple advice I heard on a Dr. Phil show, I have finally found inner peace. Dr...
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    Float Sunk

    The cork float in my 6 gal. OMC gas tank has sunk. I took it apart and can probably get one at the nearest Johnnyrude dealer which is quite a ways away. Has anyone tried using a cork from the local hardware store?
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    Cats do have their own way

    A little son of a Baptist minister was in church one morning when he saw for the first time the rite of baptism by immersion. He was greatly interested in it, and the next morning proceeded to baptize his three cats in the bathtub.<br /><br />The kitten bore it very well, and so did the young...
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    Large 2-strokes

    What's the largest 2-stroke ever used in a motorcycle? I rode a Kaw. 500cc about 30 years ago. That thing had a horsepower curve that would scare the bejeebers outa ya.
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    General Question

    It seems that I can remember when pleasure boats such as fishing boats on inland waterways, didn't have to be registered. Does anyone remember when this began, or was it different for each state?
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    Outsourcing

    Reuters, March, 29<br />"Delta, the No. 3 U.S. airline, said it expects to cut costs by about $240 million over five years, by outsourcing aircraft maintenance work."<br /><br />Doesn't give you a warm feeling knowing that a Chinese or Mexican firm might be bidding on that contract.
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    Trouble with Odometer

    My daughter has a 1997 Dodge Stratus. The odometer is a part of the tachometer cluster. She said that after the car is started, the tach goes to zero and the digital odometer doesn't display. Anybody have any ideas on what may be wrong?<br /><br />EDIT: Just talked to my daughter. The...
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    Other uses??

    I think I'm going to try carb cleaner to clean out an old Mitchell 300 reel. It hasn't been used in years and the handle can hardly be turned. Any plastics would be removed first, but I'm not sure there are any. <br /><br />I also wondered if carb cleaner would eliminate wasps on a nest since...
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    Soldering and Crimping

    Ahhh. The subject everyone loves to hate. <br /><br />I have a question for the solderers. Most of the connectors (spade, ring,etc) are aluminum. Solder doesn't like aluminum and doesn't adhere well. What kind of connectors do you use? Brass, bronze, copper would work good but where do you...
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    Dump bed trailer

    Well it's that time of year again, when I want to tote mulch, topsoil, sand, gravel, etc. Every year I have this need and manage to do without or pay exorbitant prices for delivery of a very inexpensive commodity. <br /><br />I have thought about buying a small trailer. I was just wondering...
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