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    1978 Evinrude 6 hp Surges

    I have a 1978 Evinrude 6 hp motor which has been very dependable. Last year I rebuilt the carb and fuel pump, installed new spark plugs, impeller, etc. I have been using it several times every week. It is now starting pretty much like it always does, but now it will surge, then fade out, then...
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    1957 Johnson CD-14, 5.5 hp...carburetor fits which motors?

    I have a carburetor from a 1957 Johnson 5.5 hp, CD-14. Does anyone know which other motors it fits? I believe the 5.5 hp was produced from 1954-1964 but I don't know if it fits all those years, and may fit other hp motors as well. Thanks
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    Problem with 1974 Johnson 2 hp

    I have a 1974 Johnson 2 hp which will start but only run for 4 seconds or so and then stop. I replaced the coil, points, plug, condenser, and rebuilt the carburetor. It has good spark, compression of 80 psi, and the fuel is flowing well to the carburetor. I have taken the carb apart several...
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    Is This Motor Too Far Gone??

    I have a 1979 Johnson 6 hp outboard which I have owned for about 17 years. Prior to that it was owned by an outfitter and used for commercial uses so it has had a big life. Last fall I did a compression test and found both cylinders had compression of 50 psi. I decided to do a decarb to see if I...
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    Is This Motor Too Far Gone??

    I have a 1979 Johnson 6 hp outboard which I have owned for about 17 years. Prior to that it was owned by an outfitter and used for commercial uses so it has had a big life. Last fall I did a compression test and found both cylinders had compression of 50 psi. I decided to do a decarb to see if I...
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    Compression, 1979 6 hp Johnson

    I have a 1979 Johnson 6 hp outboard which I have had for about 20 years. It has been well maintained and runs great. I recently did a compression test and found compression to be 60 and 61 psi. I am thinking that is on the lower end of 0-k. Should I re-ring this motor now, or wait until...
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    LOUD 1985 Evinrude 2 hp

    I recently acquired a 1985 Evinrude 2 hp. I completed what would be considered a major tune-up. The motor starts on the first pull, idles nicely, accelerates with gusto BUT IT IS SO LOUD my head hurts for several hours after using it...almost like a chainsaw...It is not a knock, just loud...
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    1985 Evinrude 2 hp...won't start

    I have a 1985 2 hp Evinrude which won't start. I did a tune-up (new coil, points, condenser, spark pug wire, spark plug, rebuilt carb, new fuel line, impeller, etc.) Compression is 65 psi, there is a bright blue 1/2" spark, but it won't start, won't even cough. If I unhook the fuel line from...
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    Metal Gas Cap Leak: Evinrude 2 hp Mate, 1973

    I am working on a 1973 Evinrude 2hp Mate. This motor has the built-in metal fuel tank. I have NOT been able to get the fuel cap to fully seal so as you motor along, gas spills out onto the tank, etc. I have tried everything I can think of. I am thinking the problem might stem from the fact...
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    1976 2 hp Evinrude; Won't go Fast

    I have been working on a 1976 2 hp Evinrude. I have replaced the ignition system, the spark plug, spark plug wire, fuel line, fuel shut-off valve, impeller, and totally rebuilt the carb. The motor starts on the first pull but it will not go fast, in fact it has one speed, it will not go slow...
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    1980 7.5 hp, replace water tube top seal

    How do I replace the top (engine side) seal on the water tube of a 1980 7.5 hp? Is there an easy way to get to it or must I take off the entire powerhead? Thanks.
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    Ignition Points Grounding... help

    I am working on a 1973 2 hp Evinrude. The motor will not spark. I have determined that the primary wire from the coil is creating a ground where it attaches to the "screw plate" of the points. The motor thus doesn't produce a spark because the effect is the points are "always closed". If I...
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    Coil Ground Wire: 1971 Evinrude 2 hp

    I have been working on a 1976 Evinrude I purchased several weeks ago. I have replaced the points, condensor, spark plug, and spark plug wire, all properly gapped and am not getting a spark. Compression is 90 psi which is I am thinking on the lower end of o-k. The coil looks new so I didn't...
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    Lower Unit Seal Kit, 1971 Evinrude 2 hp

    Does anyone know the part number for a 1971 Johnson 2 hp lower unit seal kit? Do you know where I can find one? The charts I have seen for older motors seem to start at 5.5 hp. Thanks much.
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    1976 Evinrude 2 hp, No forward, Only Reverse

    I just purchased a 1976 Evinrude 2 hp. This motor only has one gear, forward. In order to go in reverse you must turn the motor head around. With my "new" motor, if the flywheel is going clockwise, the propeller is going counterclockwise (or in reverse). I feel like I am losing my mind as it...
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