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    18 horsepower 1969 evinrude

    Well water boils at 212 so that’s not good. I think 130 or so is a happy temp
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    Swap 1978 9.9 hp piston on 1987 9.9 hp powerhead

    Drilling more oil holes is uncharted waters for me but a weight difference would throw everything off balance and would likely cause catastrophic damage. Best
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    What type fuel hose?

    I hear there Flyingscott. Ever time I read a post that has potentially dangerous info I grit my teeth. Personally I would rather save somewhere else and get a quality fuel line. Both for safety and future problems with internal deterioration of a lot of the stuff that sold these days.
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    18 horsepower 1969 evinrude

    If you have fuel at the carb but not through it it’s time to revisit the carb. IMO Still doesn’t explain why you’re not at least getting some life when squirting a bit of fuel in the carb. Did you torque the flywheel when you put it back on? Could have sheared the key if not.
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Your a good man Joe The world needs more like you. All the Best
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    Can you rebend a broken recoil spring?

    If your in a jam or just want to give it try heat it with a torch make the bend and let it cool naturally or stick it in some sand so it cools slowly.
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    Johnson 50 1996 2-cylinder. ? faulty ignition coil

    Try swapping the plug and see if it follows. It’s rare but a plug can fail from time to time.
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    Help Me Identify Old Super Sea Horse

    Your are in for a project if you want a safe boat. I have done several transom repairs and the only way to do it right is to do it all. Spot repairing is not really an option. The transom needs to be all one pice and joined with the hull as well. You will likely fine damage to the stringers in...
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    Need Advice on a Evinrude 15

    Classic fuel left in the bowel crud. Carb clean and kit, fuel pump clean out, flush or replace fuel lines and you could be all set.
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    1989 Evinrude 88SPL (E88MSLCER) Cooling

    Come on Racer help this guy out he wants to go fishing. You often remind me of my automotive tec instructor. He would let’s us a scratch our heads for hours to figure things out on our own and looking back it was a very effective way for us to learn how things worked. But every once in awhile...
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    1989 Evinrude 88SPL (E88MSLCER) Cooling

    I wish I had an answer for you. Just looked at the gasket on line as you I’m sure you have found they all look like your. Please let us know when you get it figured out. All the Beat
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    1989 Evinrude 88SPL (E88MSLCER) Cooling

    I’m just as curious Racer. Should there not be a cutout in the top and bottom of that gasket? I see the ports in the head but no way for water to pass.
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    1994 v6 problem

    Ignore my plan for some reason I thought you were only down one cylinder My bad
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    1994 v6 problem

    Swap a known good coil and see if the problem follows the bad coil
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    1979 Evinrude 70973R 70 hp Outboard

    Agreed a good solid chunk of hard wood and a big hammer. You should be able to find a used head with a little searching. Keep at it man. Best
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    1955 evinrude 7.5 hp carb and starting

    Have you tried squirting a little premix in the carb throat to see if it will kick off?
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    Tune Up Specs 1973 Johnson 50HP 50ESL73R

    Do you have a built in tank? If so maybe try running with a remote tank after checking everything else mentioned.
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    Problems with oversized boat motor

    Oh the stupid stuff days. My memory is flying along at 106 mph on a pice of cardboard with twin 235 on it. It’s was actually a 21 foot sonic but it felt like a pice of cardboard. We won the amateur Grand Prix that summer. Good times
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    1974 Johnson Sea Horse 65 hp 'OB

    Do a compression test if you can. Look for signs of an over heat and neglect and check the gear case oil.
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    What kind of boat is this with evinrude motor

    Just watched the vid and that would be a Dory. I live on Martha’s Vineyard so these lyrics really hit home. Great Song.
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