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    Need some help with motor not cranking, maybe Starter Motor...

    I have a 1971 Evinrude Triumph Hydro Electric / 65hp. Had to replace battery. Hooked up new battery and she fired right up. Well yesterday we had a bad storm and the boat cover blew off. Not sure but I think something in the motor got wet. Went to crank her over and just got a clicking sound...
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    What's it worth

    <br />The boat is a 1971 Dogget, 15” fiberglass pan fish style boat. Three sets with driving console. She will not win any beauty awards but is a good reliable boat. The motor is a 1972 Evinrude triumph 65 horse. The motor is in good shape and well maintained. It has new batteries, a hummingbird...
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    How to install a temp gauge for a 71 Evinrude 65 hp

    Would like to know how to do this. This motor does not have a tale tell and I want to monitor the engine temp. Thanks!
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    Where to start

    Took the boat out Monday (15” Doggett / 1972 – 65 hrs Evin- hydro / electric )<br />She would not start. Second time this has happened . I ran on muffs Saturday fine. I do not know if all the bouncing around driving to the lake is jarring something or what. It seems to me that the motor is...
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    To Do list for putting the boat up for the off season

    I have a 1972 Evinrude 65 horse outboard on a 15" glass Dogget. Hunting season is coming up so I don't think I will be getting the boat out again until next Spring. What should I do to store it for the Winter. Thanks!
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    Is this normal for an outboard motor........

    I have a 1971 65 horse Evinrude. When I start the motor (In Neutral ) the prop will spin a few times befroe it turns over. It will also spin the prop when I kill the engine. Is this normal? Thanks!
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    1972 65 horse Evinrude Outboard Problem

    Hey gang! I have a Question for the forum. I have a 1972 65 horse Evinrude . I was going to take the wife and kid out on the lake to do some fishing / boat ridding. Got to the boat ramp and put the boat in. Started her up and let her idle. All was OK so I decided to drop the motor (No power...
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