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    '79 35hp driveshaft ?

    I trying to convert my 35902A tiller from short shaft to long. I have all the parts I need from a donor lower unit that i believe is a '83 and looks identical except the drive shaft is shorter overall than it should by about 1 3/4". The long drive shaft has a P# 328317 wich should be correct...
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    Top cyl not firring!!

    I have a 79 35hp evinrude that is not firing the top cyl and there is a milky white residue in the cyl. I'm guessing the head gasket. I tested the spark good to 1/4, reversed the coils, reversed the plug wires(new), new spark plugs and did a comp test and it is low at 65psi and the bottom at...
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    ignition problem? 79 35 hp evinrude

    79 35hp evinrude that coughs at idle(slight miss ), stalls when put in gear but runs excellent at anything above idle. Some history... cleaned carbs, new plugs, checked comp+timming all is good. Pulled flywheel, found pick up coil loose adjusted as close as possible without OEM tool (ring)...
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    79 35hp linc & sync help!!!

    I have a 79 35hp evinrude tiller and can't seem to get the linc & sync done properly. I have to turn the idle speed screw a fair bit without the spring on there to idle in gear. I believe the problem is in the adjustment to the linkage from the vertical throttle shaft from the tiller to the cam...
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    will a merc prop fit a rude?

    I have a 79 35hp evinrude and would like to try my buddies 2005 40 merc prop anybody know if it will fit? I read somewere that they mount the same. Thanks
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    79 35hp short shaft transom height or prop?

    I could use some advice on the proper transom height for my '79 35hp short shaft(I think?). the measurement from the top of the mount openning to the AV plate is 17.5" and my transom is cut down to 18". the AV plate is 1/2" above the bottom of my 1648 v jon boat. my problem is at a hard take off...
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    79 35hp exhaust loud!!!

    Hi I'm new to the forum and need some help.I just purchased a used 79 35hp tiller for my 16' crestliner jon boat and to my surprise after being told it was a long shaft it is actully a short shaft I think? top of transom to cavitation plate is 17" should be 23" I believe. Luckily I can cut the...
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