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    1978 evinrude 6hp 6804B

    The motor runs and starts easily, idles ok. Just noticed on the carburetor, there's a hole. Isn't there supposed to be a lead shot plug in there. One more issue, I just did a compression test. Top cylinder 50psi and bottom is 90. I can hear a hiss/breathing noise while slowly turning the...
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    1973 Evinrude 9.5

    Hi All please help me identify some oil leakage from the tiny hole (1/8" ?)on the bottom of the cavitation plate. I saw this after I came home from the lake. Is this normal? Thanks in advance. peter
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    Thermostat questing

    Hello Y'all, My motor- 1961 evinrude 5.5 After removal, I'd cleaned it CLR and it looks brand new. The thermostat (p/n 5005440) doesn't open when immersed in boiling hot water. I know its just metal expansion as the only moving part and what causes it to malfunction? Is there a way to revive it...
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