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    1973 70hp Evinrude water pump

    So…. I put it in the water because I really wanted it running and the local shop is 8 weeks out before I could get her in. I tested the block temp and I couldn’t find a spot on the block over 139 degrees F. I’ll check the temps each time I run it this season and I’ll get it in the shop during...
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    1973 70hp Evinrude water pump

    Shoot :/ . I’ll test the overheat horn in the next day or so. I do have an update though: apparently I needed to have the water deeper for the water pump to even work (needs to be a few inches above the cavitation plate). So I’m going to lake test it with a temp gun..
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    1973 70hp Evinrude water pump

    Correction: apparently it is a 1974.. I called a shop and they said the 70hp didn’t come out until 1974
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    1973 70hp Evinrude water pump

    Hello, Do y’all think I need a water pump? This model of Evinrude does not have a telltale. When run on muffs water comes out under those 2 screws. When I run just in bucket water no water comes out there. I used a temp gun on the block where the thermostat is and it didn’t immediately heat...
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