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    wont go in gear

    I have a 1965 Evinrude 40 Hp, problem it wont go/stay in forward, revearse is ok. My Daddy said it sounds like the shift dog is in backward, but I thought before I tried tearing this thing apart I would look for other suggestions. It will go in forward at low idle, but as you give it the gas...
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    NO FIRE

    I recently bought a 65 Evinrude 40hp, I had to change the starter switch, the old switch had 5 connections for the wireing the new one only four. I got the starter; ignition; and battery wires connected to the switch, however, there are two other wires labeled "M" dont know where to connect...
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    Spark plugs

    I just bought an old 65 evinrude 40 hp, i already changed the oil in the foot, now i need to change the plugs, anyone know what the gap is for this particular motor. thanks for any help.
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