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  1. fireman57

    Why can't I change my timing

    Trying to make sure that our 1978 70hp evinrude is timed right. Used Joe Reeves method but the timing will not change when adjusting the neoprene bracket on the plate that the roller cam rides on. Have good spark on each cylinder, carbs rebuilt, new lines on everything, new primer bulb, tank...
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    1978 70 evinrude. running lean

    Carbs have been totally rebuilt, new fuel lines on engine and tanks. Will get up on plane and then start loping. Gets worse the longer it runs. Pumping the primer bulb keeps it running right. Put new fuel pump on and still does the same thing. If you putt around at idle it will still want to die...
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    1978 70hp evi runs poorly

    Model number 70873C. Picked it up cheap and had even compression when I bought it. 125 on all three cylinders. Got it home and fired it up. Ran rough so cleaned the carbs. When testing it on the water I could get it up to speed (5200 rpms) but ran rough. Pulled the plugs and had water on #2...
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    Quick tilt/trim question

    Putting a used omc tilt trim unit on a '78 70hp rude. I have read about putting them on and that should not be too big a problem but the question I have is the unit came with a separate wiring harness that has a two pin connector on one end and the relay with a spring loaded arm on the other. Is...
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    locating tilt/trim

    I'm having a devil of a time locating a used tilt/trim complete assembly for a 1978 70hp evinrude. The part number is 173827. Can't seem to find one for less than 1100 bucks. Any advice? Thanks, Scott
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    tempstar furnace repair help

    I have this tempstar furnace, model number N8MPN100F-1481 manufactured in May of 2006 that the heat is not working on. The AC is fine. I replaced the circuit board in May of this year and it is still under warranty. I am getting the 3 flash code of the pressure switch being open whenit should be...
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    '82 50hp Rude rev limiter still need answer 9/14

    Is there a rev limiter on this engine? I don't have a tach on it but with just me or another light person in the boat it seems like it's rpms are just screaming. I back it down a little but with three people it sounds fine. I don't have room on my dash (14.5 ft runabout) for a tach and I hate to...
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    deceased members

    Just throwing this out there. Does anyone think it would be a good idea to have a tribute page to the longstanding/upstanding members that have since passed away? Like spinnerbait, tashasdaddy, etc. They were members who helped build this site and made it fun and interesting to be a part of. I...
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    Hey Kiwi Phil

    I think we got deleted and ripped down. couldn't find our thread.
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    Is it just me?

    I have just returned to iboats after a hiatus but it seems that the tone of people asking for help has changed. Not all of them, just the ones that have an engine they want to fix on the cheap. Even when it does get fixed they don't stay around and offer help even with the little knowledge they...
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    Wow, have I been gone a long time

    Just checked back in and like the new look. took me a while to find my way around again but I do like it. Hope I'm not sticking my foot in my mouth but I hope the old guard is still with us, JB, gonefishie and everyone else I probably have forgotten. I know a few have passed but it was nice to...
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    25hp carb help

    Have a '93 25hp tiller handle. starts and idles fine. won't take off for high speeds unless I hold my fingers and partially block the throat to restrict the air. fuel flows freely into it but when the butterfly is fully open it bogs and will die. I have had this carb apart twice already and...
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    Hey gonefishie

    Since you will be at Waveland when we are at Rockville give me a call when you are done with your tournament on that Friday. 812-449-9943. Maybe we can meet for a cold one. We will be at the Motel Forest in Rockville. scott
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    Anyone catching any white bass yet?

    If you are let me know where so I can kind of judge when they will start here on the Ohio. Usually it's around mid May but they never came on last year at all. Used to catch 25-50 an evening but last year we caught 11 all summer. We have those rotten asian carp here now and their numbers are...
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    JB

    I hope that I am not opening up a can of worms or anything here but it has been a long while since I have been active here. I got an email to participate in something new that iboats was planning but I declined as I don't do the facebook thing. I got to thinking about all the old names here and...
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    black cannon plug

    Just picked up a 1976 25hp evinrude 25653E and didn't get the cannon plug that goes in the front of the engine. I was going to rig it up so I can use the electric start but I can't find any schematics on what wires would go where. I am supposed to have one on the way in the next week or so but...
  17. fireman57

    won't run on tilt

    '82 50hp Johnny. Put t/t on it and now will not stay running on tilt. Tried sqeezing the bulb but to no avail. Tried resetting my floats but still runs out of fuel. Any suggestions?
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    won't run on tilt

    '82 50hp Johnny. Put t/t onit but it will run out of gas when I try to run it on tilt in the shallow water. I can't use the squeeze bulb to override the floats. Tried resetting my floats but to no avail. Is there something that I am doing wrong?
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    Chain saw question

    Can't find my answer anywhere else and there is a ton of knowledge on this forum so here goes. I have an Echo 510evl chainsaw that won't stay oiling. I have cleaned the tank and filter, cleared all the lines with a fine wire, and put new o-rings on the oiler. It will oil for about half a tank...
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    lower unit tool

    My '81 50hp tapped a rock when I put it in reverse and then didn't want to start. Feels like the engine is in a bind even in neutral. LU will not come out of gear. When I turn the prop by hand it has a metallic clunking sound. Not scared to take it apart but I am sure that there is a special...
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