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    Shift rod height 1985 40 hp Evinrude

    I (still) have my 1985 Evinrude 40 hp e40elcob and did a water pump change at the end of last year and when I re-instatlled the lower unit had no reverse to speak of. Finally dropped the lower unit to adjust the shift rod height and now running in a tank have barely any forward. I measured...
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    Do I have to drop the lower unit to adjust my shift rod?

    Dropped my lower unit for a water pump change and measured to the top of the shift rod not the center of the hole when installing my shift rod, got plenty of forward but no reverse !!! #$&)%! Is there a way to screw the rod in a few turns without dropping the lower unit? Thanks, Tight lines !!!
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    40 hp rude water pump kit extra parts?

    The exploded view, and the installation instructions don't mention, a gasket for the the water pump housing nor do the pictures show it but my kit came with one. Does it need to be installed and if so above or below the plate? Also there is an O-ring supplied, and shown in the exp. view, but...
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    Did I screw up?

    Removed my lower unit from my 1986 evinrude 40 hp to replace my water pump. Impeller was frozen on drive shaft and I applied penetrating oil and after awhile tried to break free the impeller with a screw driver underneath it and some taps with a mallet. The drive shaft seemed to have popped up...
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    Engine removal for water pump change?

    Happy Summer, Had a weak pee stream out in the ocean the other day on my 1986 Evinrude 40 hp. Can I perform a water pump change on the engine with it still on the boat/traler? I read somewhere you coudn't but I dont see why not. Also I have a a few small pieces of my inlet screen which make...
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    Engine quits when throttle advanced

    Happy summer everyone, Been out on the boat once a week or so since May hope you have done the same. I run an 1986 evinrude 40 hp on a 15' Hobie Power Skiff and was out in the ocean today running full tilt for a mile or so. I throttled back down to 6 mph for a few then throttled back up...
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    Noise from control box

    Well the boats up and running,Thanks again to everyone:) 15' Hobie Skiff with 1985 Evinrude 40hp. Fast. When I move the lever to reverse a clicking noise comes from the control box and reverse isn't engaging. Sounds like a cable spinning? Fish On
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    Anti siphon valve?

    What is the anti siphon valve?
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    What is that gurgling noise?

    1985 evinrude 40hp Starts and idles ok, no fuel leaks, new fiuel pump and powerpack and plugs compression 135 on both cyls. and I just cleaned the carbs, really clean, the float needles looked new, orifices looked good..........But When my motor dies after trying to advance the throttle, just...
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    Idle air bleed No. 40?

    Is there an adjustment on the idle air bleed No. 40 Orifice on my 85 evinrude carbs or do you screw it in until it stops?
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    Link n sync after valve adjustment?

    Can I adjust my low speed needle valves without first doing a lync n sync? 1985 Evinrude 40hp will only stay running with a shot from the primer solenoid every 30 seconds or so and I want to try the adjustments to see if I really have to rebuild the carbs. Its a new engine to my boat
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    3 Carb questions

    My 1985 Evinrude 40 has two holes in the air silencer to adjust the low-speed needle valve is this common practice? My engine only will stay running at idle and on muffs with a push every so often for the primer solenoid. What's the best way to adjust the needle valve to the proper setting? I...
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    "FULL" fuel filter?

    Should the fuel filter on my 1985 evinrude 40hp look "full" when the engine is running? It seems like its only a third full when I try to warm up the engine then the motor seems to become starved for fuel and die. No visible fuel or audible leaks,new hose clamps on all connections,fuel and a new...
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    Which orange powerpack wire goes to.........

    I just recieved my new CDI powerpack for my 1985 Evinrude 40hp engine. One of the two orange wires is identified with a blue stripe on it. Does it matter which wire goes to the top cylinder and which one goes to the bottom? Fish On!
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    How do I use my new compression test kit?

    I just purchased a compression test kit (made be Pitbull). What is the proper procedure to using it on my two cylinder 1985 40hp evinrude?
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    Arcing to engine block

    Is it OK to arc the spark plug to the engine block to test for spark?
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    Compatible powerpacks?

    I have a 1985 evinrude 40hp with powerpack part #582502 2 j v-oa and am getting no spark on the top cylinder, I swithed the orange wires to the coils and got spark so am pretty sure its the powerpack. I have another powerpack from a 1986? evinrude 40hp part# 582880 0a 2u 13. Are they...
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    Need tips on using muffs?

    I have a 1985 Evinrude 40hp and am using muffs when she's out of the water looking for tips. Can I throttle up and for how long?WOT? Should I run the engine with them when I'm done for the day to flush out any salt water? We trailer and run in salt water. Any tips and Do's and Don't etc.would be...
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    1985 Evinrude 40hp fuel pump type?

    The VRO pump was taken off the engine I purchased and is now a premix engine. The former owner used Part #393648 fuel pump, is this the right pump for this size engine, its leaking fuel from the pump housing, should I rebuild or replace if it IS the right fuel pump.My seloc manual said they can...
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    Electric primer solenoid "valve"?

    My 1986 evinrude 40hp has a primer solenoid with a "valve" on it that looks like a valve on a bicycle tire while the "new" 1985 40 hp I have on the boat solenoid doesn't. Whats the difference?:confused:
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