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    1969 4HP (model 4906B) - equivalent part impeller housing

    Preparing to service 1969 4HP (4906B) with unknown previous history. Anticipating the worst. Seeking source of equivalent part for impeller housing or complete pump repair kit w/ housing. Perhaps under different part number. Prefer to match to Sierra if I can. Impeller housing: 0310344...
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    Q on using Lubriplate as substitute for lower unit oil

    Question relates to small, direct drive outboard: 1987 2.5HP (model E3RC). Motor has at least 1 bad lower unit bearing. As a result, lower unit seals fail and water displaces lower unit oil. Lower unit bearings not easy to source at reasonable cost. Considering Lubriplate as a workaround. Some...
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    Different fuel pumps for 4.5 hp with integral fuel tank vs. auxiliary tank?

    Am considering purchase of an older 4.5 HP (Evinrude 1980 E5RC). Model in question has an integral tank. I am wondering how difficult it may be to retrofit with a barb to connect to an auxiliary tank so I may avoid a refill procedure on the water. OMC shows part numbers for 2 different fuel...
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    Advice from elder statesmen of small outboards re: light-weight 5HP?

    To frame my inquiry: Currently I use a 2.5HP (1987 Evinrude) as propulsion for a square-back fishing canoe. I’d like to acquire a 5HP 2-stroke outboard to shorten the running time to distant fishing spots. Fishing canoe design creates a weight limitation for the outboard. Believe I will reach...
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    Drive shaft siezed in power head of forward-gear-only small outboard - (1987 2.5 HP)

    This is a portable motor (approx. 30 lbs in weight). "Forward-only" style motor (no neutral or reverse). Attempting to replace water pump assembly. Not original owner. Lower unit removed BUT drive shaft stuck in power head. Motor, shaft, housing very clean inside and out. Probably never...
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    1987 Evinrude 2.5 HP / issues

    Three questions on a just-acquired 1987 Evinrude 2.5 HP: First, I am seeking an online source of the 1987 or 1988 owner's manual for the 2.5 HP. (New to forum, so probably a link is here somewhere and I did not use correct search parameters.) Second, the small plastic gear on top of motor just...
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