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    shifting gears problem

    I have a 1979 evinrude 75 horse engine. I have always had trouble with it not wanting to go into reverse. I would try to adjust the plastic turning wheels that are in line with the cables and it would go into reverse for a while but always go back to where it didnt want to go in. it would...
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    power tilt and trim problem

    I have a 1979 75 hp evinrude. I just got it out of winter storage and I cant get the tilt down. It will go up fine but not down. So now its stuck in the up position. When I hit the down button it does hum like its trying to go down but wont move. I topped off the fluid but nothing changes...
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    help with engine wont start.

    1978 75h evinrude i cant get the engine to turn over at all. the starter does nothing like its not getting electric. i know the key works cause it engages the choke selinode when i push it in but wont do anything when i turn the key. i tried cleaning all the electrical connections and...
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    please help with choke linkage!

    1978 75h evinrude i just got my carbs back on and i got the throttle linkage on no prob since its only one link to all three carbs but the choke links are driving me crazy. i know im putting them on just like they were as i have a pic of them but they are not matching up. when i have them on...
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    need help with cleaning engine

    1979 75hp evinrude the last time i was out last season the engine seemed like it was not getting enough gas the more throttle i gave it. i found out later about how i should have been running the gas out of it every time i was done for the day because of the oil build up. i had run the...
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    can I water ski?

    I just bought a 79 kingfisher with a 75hp engine. is this going to be enough to pull an average adult? I weigh 275 so I didnt have my hopes up for myself but maybe my wife and or 5 year old?
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