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    Converting manual start to electric start

    Can I convert my rope start 1979 Evinrude 20hp to electric start? The model number is 209CR02R.
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    Tired of pulling rope

    Hi,<br /><br />Just rebuild carb on the old pull rope outboard and I am trying to get it started. Almost there but I am tired of pulling on that rope. Can I use an electrical drill with a socket that will fit the flywheel nut. Can I damage something? Will it affect the flywheel torque?
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    Can I interchange Powerheads?

    Hi,<br /><br />can I interchange the power head from a 1979 Evinrude 20HP rope start to a 1977 15HP rope start?<br /><br />Thanks,
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    Yamaha Remote Control Box

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a side mount Yamaha Control Box and I noticed the shift lever was loose. It felt like the shifter was about to come out. The lever has side to side play. I poped the cover and I did not see any screw to thighten the lever. Is there special attention I must follow when...
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    Help with ignition timing 1979 Envinrude 20hp

    Hi,<br /><br />Last fall I was working on a 1979 20hp Envinrude engine given to me.<br />I had backfiring problem thru the exhaust after having replaced the thermostat and head cover due to a blown "helicoil" resulting from the engine overheating. <br /><br />Here is what I did last fall:<br...
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    Detonation vs backfiring?

    Hello, <br /><br />A friend gave me his 1979 20 hp Envirude which had an oversized spark plug hole and stripped treads. Originally the engine would start without problems and then would die as a result of water stopping circulating and overheating.<br /><br />I just changed the cylinder head...
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    Steam coming out of tell tale

    Hi,<br />A friend just gave me his 20hp Envirude and he told me that when he first starts it water comes out but turns into steam. Any ideas what it could be? Thermostat, new water pump...<br /><br />Also any idea of the year;<br />Model: 209cr02r<br />serial: 07041271<br /><br />Thanks for your...
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