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    How old is "old" gas?

    At what age should you consider mixed gas too old to use in a 2-stroke outboard?<br /><br />Secondly, can old gas prevent an outboard from starting?<br /><br />Motor in question is a 1987 9.9 Evinrude, model CE10RCUE, serial C7212517. It only gets used a dozen times or so each summer, up at our...
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    Shakespeare electric trolling motor?

    About 20 years ago, my Dad gave me a "Shakespeare Wondertroll 52" electric trolling motor. It has one toggle switch for Off, Low, or High. It also has a label "6 or 12 volts". That's all I know about it. I have tried without success to find any specs for it; specifically the thrust...
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    Are Autolite sparkplugs "resistor" type?

    I'm confused by sparkplug terminology.<br /><br />My local shop didn't have the Champion QL77JC4 plugs that I usually use on my 1989 Evinrude 9.9 outboard, and they cross-referenced to Autolite 2634 plugs, which I bought.<br /> <br />Then I did some web research and found cross references to...
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    How to remove broken gearcase screw?

    On my 1986 Evinrude 9.9 the lower gearcase oil filler screw is now loose, but won't come out. I turned it to change the gearcase oil, and there was a tiny snap, and it now turns around non-stop. I <br />guess either the screw has broken or the case threads have stripped. <br />My immediate...
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