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    racerone replied to the thread Is this the idle jet? Or?.
    Has VRO oil consumption been tested / checked?----Lower unit gear oil checked / changed?----The gearcases on some of these are not...
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    racerone replied to the thread 1965 Evinrude 9.5 Throttle Issue.
    Sometimes the screws for the replacement coils are too long.---Interfere with rotation.
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    racerone replied to the thread Overrated Horsepower?.
    In the early / mid 80's the motor rating was changed from power at the crankshaft to power at the prop.---So yes , an older motor had a...
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    racerone replied to the thread Is this the idle jet? Or?.
    The " lean sneeze " is much mis-understood.----Adjust low speed mixture screws to get rid of it.----Most motors will sneeze a few times...
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    racerone replied to the thread Manifold leak.
    Remove starter.-----Remove carburetor.----Remove reed valve plate.----Inspect reed valves.----Replace the 2 gaskets.----Re-assemble.
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    racerone replied to the thread Tillotson TC-5E float needle valve.
    Chronic fouling would not be caused by a wee bit of leakage on float needles.----There must be other things to check out.
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    racerone replied to the thread Help diagnosing no start.
    That switch prevents CRANKING ( turning of the starter ) with throttle open too far.----It does NOT prevent sparking.
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    racerone replied to the thread Help diagnosing no start.
    On this motor the " safety switch " prevents cranking if throttle is advanced too far.---Just under the magplate.-----ONE white wire...
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    racerone replied to the thread Is this the idle jet? Or?.
    Torque on float bowl screws is 10 / 12 INCH LBS.----Which is not very much.
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    racerone replied to the thread Help diagnosing no start.
    There is a safety switch under the magneto plate.----Prevents cranking if throttle is open too far.----Just ONE white wire on this...
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    racerone replied to the thread 1965 Evinrude 9.5 Throttle Issue.
    Oh well----Sorry.----You would have to bring it to a shop.---Could likely see what is wrong in seconds.
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    racerone replied to the thread 1965 Evinrude 9.5 Throttle Issue.
    Right at the beginning of the video there is a pivot screw missing at the front.----Great big hole in that linkage.--Screw is item #46 I...
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    racerone replied to the thread 1957 Johnson 35hp short to long shaft.
    In my opinion 1957 motors need a total evaluation of condition.----Tear down / inspection / replacement of consumable parts.----Unless...
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    racerone replied to the thread 1994 88 SPL overheat alarm at WOT.
    correct
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    racerone replied to the thread 1994 88 SPL overheat alarm at WOT.
    The cylinder heads are warped.----Need to refinish them before installing new head gaskets.
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