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    trolling motor

    I have a minkota model cordless r trolling motor. I am having a problem with it working erraticly.Should the red light on the side be on continuously during opperation?Mine turns off and on.If this indicates something is wrong is there any way to tell if its the reciever or the transmitter? Any...
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    minkota copilot

    I have a Minkota Model Cordless R Trolling motor.Does anyone know if the Minkota copilot will work with this motor?The one I have has a cordless remote but it is a full size foot pedal.It is also very jerky when I change speeds and I hope maybe the copilot might help this problem.Thanks for any...
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    swing away tongue

    I would like to install a swing away or removable tongue on my trailer. Does anyone know where I might purchase a kit or just the tongue itself? I've had a hard time finding a source on the net.Thanks in advance.
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    outboard paint

    I have a 1971 Evinrude 50 hp that I'm restoring and I am tring to find some paint that matches the original. Tempo makes the two colors that I need but I am having trouble finding the gold.Tempo Gold #6704, White 6401. Any sorce for these colors would be appreciated.
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    1972 50hp electric shift

    I recently got a 1972 50hp Evinrude electric shift model#50172s.It came with a shift-controller that has pushbuttons to shift with. Apparently this controller did not come with this year motor. Does anyone know what years this type of controller was available? The dealer told me he needs the...
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    lower unit oil

    I purchased a 1972 50hp evinrude with electric shift. Is there a special type lower unit oil I should use for this motor? I would like to change the oil. Thanks for any help.
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    no reverse

    I have a 1975 70 hp evinrude outboard with a lower unit problem. After changing the lower unit oil I have lost reverse gear. The motor will shift into forward and back into neutral, but it won't go into reverse. What could of happened? Any ideas? Thanks for any help.
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    idle mixture

    I have a 1971 50hp evinrude and I am rebuiding the carbs. I neglected to count the turns when I removed the idle mixture screws and I was wondering if there was a adjustment setting for these screws.I can't find one in my service manual. Thanks for your help. Birdman
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    ignition testing tools

    I'm looking for an aftermarket source for tools needed for ignition testing of 1970-1990 evinrude outboards. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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    Service manuals

    Wher is the best place to get a service manual for a 1971 50hp Evinrude outboard ? Thanks in advance. Jim
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    50hp lower unit problems

    I have a 50hp evirude model #50172s with a lower unit that is stuck in gear.This is an electric **** type and I have taken the lower unit off. The solanoids seem to be O.K. I worked them and they move their plunger.(right word?). With the solonoids and thier plungers out the lower unit is still...
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    75 hp evinrude lower unit

    Recently I went to change my lower unit oil and it was foamy with water. I had the unit resealed sring of 2002. I put a pressure test on the unit like the manual said. The unit is holding at 18psi for the last hour.Is there some way that water could still get into the unit with it holding this...
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    70hp evinrude tilt and trim

    I would like to add tilt and trim to my evinrude 1976 70 hp outboard.Model #70ESL75.Would this be a difficult project if I could find a factory unit? Is there used complete units out there?Thanks in advance.
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    24volt trolling motor

    I have a 2000 tracker 19' deep v.I have wore out the 12v trolling motor and was thinking of replacing it with a 24v model.The boat has two sets of cables that go up to a four prong male plug up at the front of the boat.The boat also came with an extra female plug that has an orange wire for...
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    rebuilt engine breakin

    I recently had a 1976 70hp evinrude rebuilt with factory cast pistons. The mechanic said that I would not have to use double oil for the breakin period because the pistons were cast not forged..He said that I should fallow the owner manual's instructions which say to use evinrude oil at...
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    Water pressure meter

    After rebuilding my 1976 70hp Evinrude due to overheating, I have installed a water pressure gauge.The install was easy but the instructions didn't tell me what reading to expect from my outboard.Does anyone out there know?The gauge I installed ranges from 0 to 40. Any help will be appreciated...
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    stand up bimini top

    I would like to make a stand up bimini top with side curtains for my starcraft. I have found a place to buy tubing and fittings but I can't find a pattern for the canvas. I have a seamstress friend who will do the sewing for me if I can find one. Anyone know of a source to buy patterns? Thanks
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    70 hp break in process

    I have a 1976 70 hp Evinrude that has just been rebuilt. It was rebuilt with OMC pistons and rings.I've been told the break in for OMC pistons is different than for some aftermarket pistons and I want to do it right. Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks, Birdman
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    mercury mark 55a outboard

    I have recently been given this old outboard out of someone's garage.It has compression so I thought I might restore it.Does anyone have an idea where the serial #is and how I might use it to determine what year it is?It also came minus any controls.Anyone hove any idea where I might find...
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