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  1. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Spun Prop?

    Will that work in a barrel though? Trying to avoid launch fees and the hassle of launching and retrieval. If it could be nothing but a spun prop I might as well just replace it. Could it be something else? I'm thinking anything else and that boat would be dead in the water. Maybe I'm wrong. I...
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    Evinrude 25 - Spun Prop?

    Got my new motor running nicely in the barrel. Had it out on the lake for the first time. All seemed good. A few WOT blasts, slowing to idle in between for fine tuning. Took off again, running at about 3/4 throttle. All of a sudden motor revs way up, boat slows down. Wouldn't move except at just...
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    Boogered Carb

    That wasn't an assumption that was a question.
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    Boogered Carb

    Good to know, suspected as much. From what I read, it's a detuned 40HP? Is that right? If so, should I throw a carb off a 40 on it?
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    Boogered Carb

    Well you were a novice once too R1. I appreciate the advice, but a little less snark would also be appreciated! So why the heck is the nozzle designed this way? Is it supposed to not be removable? Thanks for the reply, it bolsters my confidence that this motor may be good to with just a little...
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    Boogered Carb

    Cleaned the carb on the Evinrude 25 today. S/N: 322314 Pretty simple, not very dirty. Could tell though that some bumbler had been in there previously. Missing a bowl screw, main jet looks bent. Could not straighten or remove main jet, even though it has slots that look like a screwdriver could...
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Point well taken. It just looks sorta ghetto to me. Like somebody added it. Oh well one more part that will have to be transferred over I reckon. Beginning to think it would be easier to put the lower unit from the rude on the johnny, but the rude is in such nice shape, almost like new. I'm not...
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    How so? Was my explanation hard for you to follow? Allow me to elaborate. What I see is a bunch of terminals that can come loose, get wet, become contaminated, and might well need to be removed and cleaned from time to time. Just seems like an odd way to do things. What am I missing?
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Because it looks like a HS science project? Seems like it would have plugs, that's all. Preferably with locks like most cars do.
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Gotcha. Thanks. Concentrating on getting the rude serviced and running. Then I'll get going with transferring the rest of the goodies from the Johnny. Noticed something odd yesterday. Looks like the electric start motor has a carb with a bump out on it to mount the choke solenoid. Guess if...
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Thanks for all the help and encouragement. I pretty much take my time with everything. Even though have done a fair amount of wrenching, I'd never claim to be a mechanic. Much better at taking stuff apart than putting it back together. I was wondering if the motor was capable of charging the...
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Yep you're pretty much correct R1. As usual. Just something to putter around with. Goal is to use this one on my only current boat, the Mirro. Since it's a real "beach" to pull on, I want to convert it to electric. Seems like I could get away with simply running power from the batt to the...
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    I agree, need to do a bit more research and look at some parts diagrams. I'm fairly certain though that these two engines are "basically" identical. The change occurred in 77 and from what I gather OMC stayed with it for a few years. Spent an hour or so comparing the two side by side and the...
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    It is enjoyable pursuit though, no? No doing it over and over. Just one try and then get a kit. No big deal. No real sense in putting un-needed parts in her, right? I think some here look at things from a tech's viewpoint where time is money. My time is my own and I have an abundance of time...
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Anyone care to put me on the right path here by answering my questions? Sure would make my life easier!
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Well I look at it this way. It takes what an hour or two to remove a carb, hose it out and reinstall it? For such little bit of labor and $0 cost there is nothing to lose in giving it a try. If it doesn't work, get a kit. I prescribe to the KISS school of thought. Why put a kit in it if you...
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Guess I'm on my own with this one. That's OK, I'll suss it out. Just figured this was a common upgrade.
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    1974 Lark 50hp 50472M - Suddenly no spark?

    Defective kill switch/button maybe grounding out your electrical system? Just a guess.
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    I've cleaned a lot of carbs in my day, but if I ever "rebuilt" one I can't remember when. I make my own gaskets when needed.
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Picked up a Johnson donor motor today. Want to put the starter and all the related bits onto my Rude. They are about the same year, but more different than I thought they'd be. The Rude is a 77, the Johnny a 78 (I think). Both have a power pack. Has anyone here tried this before? Can I just bolt...
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