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    What should the piston psi be on late 70s 2hp outboards?

    Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately, I cannot do any sea tests until boating season arrives in WI In the meantime, Ill check the carbs to see if they are identical.
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    What should the piston psi be on late 70s 2hp outboards?

    Just checked, that easy fix is unfortunately not the problem.
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    What should the piston psi be on late 70s 2hp outboards?

    reason for trying to get the Evinrude going is after I refurbished both of them the wife likes the looks of the Evinrude better!
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    What should the piston psi be on late 70s 2hp outboards?

    Thanks, I'll check it. I just bought the #22 part for the Johnson last year from Marine Engine.
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    What should the piston psi be on late 70s 2hp outboards?

    Most common causes on those little 2hp Evinrudes: Dirty carb jet Weak spark (coil/points) Partially sheared prop pin Okay, I replaced the carb and same issue so #1 is out. I'll look at the prop/pin next, then go to the coil next if the easy fix is okay. Might be awhile for test run but Ill...
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    What should the piston psi be on late 70s 2hp outboards?

    Okay?
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    What should the piston psi be on late 70s 2hp outboards?

    So, here's the deal, I have a 1978 2hp Evinrude and a 1982 2hp Johnson, I run the Johnson on a small dingy, runs fine and good power wide open, but for some reason the Evinrude on wide open seems like it's a 1hp and not 2hp, and YES I know how to adjust the high and low jets, so it comes down to...
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    Remote Stereo Control ?

    Anyone else ever have your remote stereo controls go wacko on you? Multiple times if I turn up the volume from the control from the swim platform sometimes it goes full volume with NO WAY to stop it until you make a mad dash to the head unit and turn it completely off!! (after blowing your...
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    350 Mag MPI Thermostat Replacement ?

    Thanks, Got It! Now I only wish MerCruiser/Quicksilver would sell their thermostat as a kit with all gaskets and plastic sleeve, from what I have seen, you have to buy everything separately unless you buy an off brand:(
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    350 Mag MPI Thermostat Replacement ?

    They are raw water. So, you're saying that my original stats are 160* and the SmartCraft and the analog gauges are just reading it lower at 150 degrees?
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    Ethanol free gas for Mercruiser

    https://www.pure-gas.org/ Every state is listed here.
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    350 Mag MPI Thermostat Replacement ?

    So, after 20 years I have a thermostat that stuck open, on my port engine this past week, I have never replaced one yet but reading some other forums and looking at some replacements I am kind of confused, the replacements say 160 degrees and some people are saying it's more like 170 degrees? My...
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