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    Make an old, hard throttle grip soft and more comfortable?

    I have an old outboard motor grip that's really tearing up my hand. I would like to try to make it more comfortable myself instead of paying $60 for a new (updated) one. A few thoughts that I have... Placing a bicycle plastic grip over my grip. I haven't gone in depth looking, but everything...
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    72 Evinrude 25hp: Ran, but no longer after points/condenser replacement

    So, i finished installing the breaker points, and condensers. I hooked up the battery and gas and 5 sec of cranking, she fired right up. On my trail run i had it wide open for maybe 10 mins, then i lost power. While still in gear, i was sitting there (feeling like idle), so i put it in idle and...
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    72 Evinrude: Flywheel removal for the poor man?

    Years ago I posted a question here pertaining to changing out the points. I have been unable to locate the exact post under this username. It's possible i may have used another and just forgot what it was. When i posed my question, somone told me about a method (i successfully used) for pulling...
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    1972 25hp Evinrude Sportster: Locating Breaker Points to purchase..

    It's been 6 or 7 years since I bought a set of points for this thing. It seems like i remember buying them from a local automotive store that specializes in older automotive parts. Is there a cross reference for the points over to an automobile? I am en route to our lakehouse and I plan on...
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    Identification of wooden "sneak" boat needed

    I have ran myself ragged trying to find info on this little boat. All I know is it has to be at least 30 years old. I remember first seeing it in my fathers storage garage when I was a kid. http://i.imgur.com/UxknTR9.jpg http://i.imgur.com/U1Ol8iy.jpg http://i.imgur.com/AeBGe1i.jpg Even if...
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    72 25hp motor cover vibration

    The cover I have rattles something fearce when under power. I have (i think) a gasket running around the perimeter thats cracked pertty bad. I'm guessing that has something to do with helping the noise vibration? At any rate, what can I get to help stop the vibration of the cover? Anything...
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    72 Evin 25 hp.. Octane gas?

    I've used 93 and 89 before, but I just filled up with 87 for an outing tomorrow. I would think it would be better to run 87 due to age/compression on my motor. Does it matter what octane I use with this motor? Thanks for the help!!
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    Motor trim position with added weight?

    72 Evin 25 hp on a 71 Terry bass boat I have 4 positions on my trim and I normally run it second from the bottom when riding by myself. I'm going out tomorrow with 3 (total) people in the boat including all our gear. Is there a better trim setting that I shoud use? I would like to get the...
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    Heavy vr light, effect performance?

    I went from a heavy prop (not sure what its made of) to a lighter aluminum. Does the weight of the prop effect performance in any way? Thanks for the help!!
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    New to props pitch option question

    Due to hub slippage on my 72 25hp Evinrude 10 pitch prop I'm in the market for a new one. My service manual shows my prop is a 3 blade 9'' dia. X 10'' pitch, but I have the option to use a 9'' pitch. Since its in the manual I would think it shouldnt matter either way I go. If I were to go with...
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    72 25hp Evinrude: Prop disengaging

    Just got back from a ride and my prop kept disengaging. While moving the prop would stop turning and the motor would rev higher, but when I would back off the throttle it would start working again. This happend maybe 10x's. When the prop would kick back in I didnt hear any noise, it just...
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    72 Evinrude 25 hp Steering friction repair?

    I have my steering friction adjusting screw tightend all the way but my motor still turns when I take my hand off. So basically I have to man handle my motor when I drive. There is tension ,but not enough to allow taking my hand off without turning. Is there anthing I can do to fix this...
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    72 Evinrude 25 hp Slows when pressure off grip.

    To get full speed out of my motor I have to twist and hold ,but if I let off tension the motor slows down This really kills my hand when going on long distance. Looking at the motor I feel that my throttle is hitting this piece and somehow backing itself off (sorry my service manual doesnt...
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    Upgrading Prop 72 25hp. Suggestions?

    I running a 1972 Evinrude 25 hp on a 1972 Terry bass and was looking to upgrade prop with something that has a little more pep/secondary prop. (Pic below similar to mine) According to my service manual I'm running a 3 blade 9 dia x 10 pitch. I'm not sure if this would be considered a speed...
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    Steering friction adjustment? 72 Evinrude 25hp

    Been having problems with this motor NOT going in a straight line when I take my hand off of it. I've traced the source to the steering friction adjustment screw, I figure this because I dont have one. :0 The info that I have in my manual only shows what the screw is and what it does...
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