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    Idle on an 1965 Evinrude 18hp

    Have trouble getting my 18hp to idle. If i give it gas i can keep it running. when i drop back to idle it wants to die. I have rebuilt the carb, new fuel pump, new plugs, coils, points, set the points and set the low idle screw to 1-1/2 turns out. it also seems to occasionally blow back out in...
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    Evinrude no neutral

    I have a 60's model 18 HP Evinrude. That is stuck on reverse. What should i check. I drained the gear oil and it looks ok.
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    1970 12' Ouichita

    I am looking a new motor for my 12' V hull aluminum boat. Would a 15hp Mercury 4 stroke be too much for the boat. The boat does not have the data plate on it.
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    1971 Mercury 4 hp Stator testing

    Does anyone know how to check the stator on a 1971 Mercury 4hp with an ohm meter. It only has one wire coming off the Stator. and a ground screw.
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    1982 Evinrude 90 hp

    I have a 1982 Evinrude 90 HP that runs fine on ear muffs but boggs down and dies in the water. Any thoughts where i should start to look?
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    1976 Evinrude 35 hp flywheel issue

    I thin i have found the issue with my outboard. When i go to crank the motor, cam is turning all the way to the side of the engine. Which is retarring the timing. It acts like its rubbing on the armature plate. I have checked and can't anything rubbing. My question is could my flywheel key be...
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    1976 35hp Evinrude cranks up and dies out

    I am having trouble with my 35 hp Evinrude that was giving to me. I have replaced the water pump, thermostat, rebuilt the carb and fuel pump, replaced the points. It will start in full throttle and then dies when I throttle it Back. i am going to pull the carb and clean it again. I am getting a...
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    Setting the spark advance for a 1976 35 HP

    Looking for a little guidance in setting the timing and or spark advance on a 1976 35 HP Evinrude. I have replaced the points and gap them .020. when i tried to start it I got a back fire. So my guess is my timing it retarded a little.
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