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    1968 Evinrude 9.5 - oil / gas mixture?

    Just acquired this motor. For the most part runs well, except for rough idle. I'm using fuel that was in tank with motor. It smokes a lot and there is quite a bit of oil on surface of water in barrel after run. Is this motor 40:1, 50:1 or other? Thanks.
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    1987 165 4 cyl. w/alpha drive

    I'm looking at a 1987 Chaparrall 187XL 165 4 cyl. & alpha outdrive. Boat is in really great shape except owner states "Took the boat to the shop and did a compression test. The compression on first and last cylinder is @ 50% (I can't remember the exact <br />number)." He is shipping out for...
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    Help with engine noise 4hp.

    I picked up a late 70's Evenruide 4hp to use on my 17' sailboat. Motor starts and runs great. Got to lake yesterday and started out. When you open throtle above 1/2 way, it sounds like metal on metal rubbing. Runs perfect until 1/2 open. Then it is like something is rubbing. Took off cover...
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    1974 Mercuriser

    I have a really nice boat I bought last year and ran great till last weekend. Out cruising around the bay and it locked up. No warning and starter will not turn over now. This is the inline 6 engine. Any ideas where to start? Boat is low hours and a great boat, I sure would like to get it...
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