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    1976 85HP Evinrude Water Pump Question

    I'm trying to change the water pump on my 1976 85HP Evinrude. The kit I ordered came with 2 parts that I'm not sure where they go. It's also missing a gasket that goes under the wear plate. I saw a couple videos where the small o-ring goes under the wear plate on the shaft; however, I was...
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    Starflite 135 HP Troubleshooting Help

    I just recently bought a 1981 Ebbtide Dyna Trak with a Evinrude Starflite 135 HP engine that's not running very well. Here's what I've done so far and what has happened. 1. It took a while to crank and then would shut off when throttled up in a barrel of water (this was at the guy's house I...
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    72 Mercury 200 20 HP Water Pump

    Okay, so I fixed the throttle issue. Now water isn't "peeing" in a steady stream from the motor... only sporadic, very small drops. I imagine it means I need the replace the impeller but wanted to double check with the forum first. I let it run 1 minute with the flusher hooked up; is that...
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    1972 Mercury Marine 200 (20 HP) Throttle Problem

    I was wondering if anyone could help me troubleshoot a problem I'm having with my 72 Mercury 200 20 horsepower boat. It is not going "full speed" when I push the throttle down all the way. I can manually make it go faster by moving the linkage above the carb in the motor, but the throttle on the...
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