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    Adding VRO to non VRO 1978 Evinrude

    A friend of my has a new VRO system for a newer engine than mine. Can I add this to my older '78 85HP Evinrude and expect it to work? I would love to get away from having to mix the oil and gas.<br /><br />The part number on the system is OMC part #176995<br /><br />Thanks for your help.
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    1978 85HP Evinrude Backfires

    My 85HP Evinrude sometimes backfires --almost violently when starting. What would cause this? What to do to recify?<br /><br />Also, not sure exactly how reed valves work but I know a bad valve in a car can cause backfire. Do reed valve need to be replace periodically? How do I know if they...
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    Evinrude Control Box

    This summer I took my control box apart to replace the ignition switch. When I tried to put it back together I could not get the spring and ball bearing back. I believe it acts as the detent while shifting.<br /><br />Any suggestions on how to get the ball and spring back in when assembling the...
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    Rack steering vs. others

    I have an older 24' pontoon boat with an 85HP Evinrude on it. The steering is very tight in one direction. I removed the cable from the engine and the engine moves easily in both directions. When turning the steering wheel even with the cable disconnected from the motor the same tough turning...
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    Starter drive (bendix) 85 HP 1978 Evinrude

    The drive on my starter sometimes does not engae properly (just whines). Therefore I am making an assumption that the drive is falling. When this happens on an automotive starter you can just chnage the drive unit if the starter and solinoid are good.<br /><br />Where can one buy just a bendix...
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    1978 85HP Evinrude Won't shut off

    When turning the ignition switch to the off position the engine will not shut down. I replaced the ignition switch and the problem is still there.<br /><br />To kill the engine I must push in the switch to ingage the choke and this will kill the engine.<br /><br />My guess is that there is a...
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