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  1. Evinrude Boater

    1970 9.5 hp spark problems

    Recently purchased this engine after having saw it run. It was difficult to start and didn't run again after it stalled. I cleaned the fuel system since this engine has been in storage for a few years. Using light-up spark testers I verified last night that there was spark but tonight there's...
  2. Evinrude Boater

    70 9.5hp idle adjustment knob pushing out

    I picked up a 1970 9.5 hp Model 9022 and the idle adjustment knob at the pivot for the tiller handle is loose and pushes out. It has a long square shaft but doesn't appear to have a clip or anything to hold it in place. What keeps it from sliding out?
  3. Evinrude Boater

    New engine, new hour meter

    I want to install a new hour meter in my engine compartment. What wire on the engine can it be connected to?
  4. Evinrude Boater

    Running engine without outdrive

    How long can you safely run a cold engine without the outdrive and water?
  5. Evinrude Boater

    Exhaust shutter position

    Are the exhaust shutters supposed to be open or closed when the engine is not running. Mine are open.
  6. Evinrude Boater

    87 4.3 Oil Pump Gasket

    Is there a gasket between the oil pump and the engine block?
  7. Evinrude Boater

    Reusing the oil pan gasket

    While assembling my new engine a tool fell into the distributor hole and I had to take the pan off to retrieve it. Can I reuse the pan gasket. It's a Victor Reinz gasket made of a plastic material with metal grommets at the bolt hole locations. Thinking about gear case fill and vent screw...
  8. Evinrude Boater

    Installing torsional damper

    Putting the torsional damper on my 4.3. The manual indicates to use a tool to push it on to avoid damaging the damper. Can it also be installed by tapping the center portion with a rubber mallet?
  9. Evinrude Boater

    1987 Alpha One Bolt Anode Replacement

    How do the anode caps come off the two bottom bolts? Do they just pry off?
  10. Evinrude Boater

    1987 4.3 V6 Changing oil pump

    I have a new oil pump and need to take the pick-up tube and screen from the old one and install on the new pump. Can it be done in my garage or should a shop do this to ensure a good seal?
  11. Evinrude Boater

    Reputable Engine Remanufacturer in Canada

    Does anyone have experience with a remanufactured engine in the SW Ontario region? I've looked into Aero-Hill, Marine Manifold, Crosstown Engines, Factory Engine Exchange and Rapido in Florida but the prices vary by up to $1200. How can I be certain they're rebuilding a marine engine and not...
  12. Evinrude Boater

    Engine Rebuilders in Canada

    Does anyone have experience with a remanufactured engine in the SW Ontario region? I've looked into Aero-Hill, Marine Manifold, Crosstown Engines, Factory Engine Exchange and Rapido in Florida but the prices vary by up to $1200. How can I be certain they're rebuilding a marine engine and not...
  13. Evinrude Boater

    Engine removed, what else should I do?

    I removed my engine (signature boat) and I'm not going to replace it until spring. Is there anything I should inspect, tighten, replace etc. before the engine goes back in? I was thinking I should have a look at the exhaust shutters while they're easy to get at. What about those two bolts on the...
  14. Evinrude Boater

    Broken bolt in flywheel

    One bolt for the coupler broke off in the flywheel. I've soaked it and cleaned out the exposed threads but I can't get it to budge either way. Should I be concerned about removing it or just rotate the coupler to another set of holes and leave the broken bolt.
  15. Evinrude Boater

    Problem installing outdrive w/o the engine

    After removing the engine I wanted to reinstall the Alpha outdrive for storage but it seems to be more difficult than installing with the engine. I can't even get the bolts past the holes to get a nut on them. I took off the big rubber ring since it was getting pinched but it's no better. The...
  16. Evinrude Boater

    1987 4.3 Merc, Blow by and knocking

    Started the engine and sudden increase in blow by and knocking caused me to idle a few minutes to the launch and pull the boat out. Cold compression as follows: 1 - 155, 3 - 155, 5 - 135 2 - 165, 4 - 160, 6 - Too low to register A couple squirts of oil in #6 brought it up to about 50 psi, my...
  17. Evinrude Boater

    Fogging 4-stroke with Seafoam

    Is there any benefit to fogging with Seafoam and letting it sit all winter. Uisng Seafoam in 2-strokes help to reduce carbon build-up. Would it help to clean up the the upper end of a 4-stroke engine, do nothing at all or could it cause problems later?
  18. Evinrude Boater

    1987 Johnson 9.9 Idle screw starting point

    J10RCUE Rebuilt the carb and wondering how many turns out is the starting point for the idle screw.
  19. Evinrude Boater

    Rochester 4 bbl, hesitating at WOT

    1987 4.3 Merc with Rochester 4 barrel carb rebuilt last year. At WOT and during holeshot it hesitates a little. I removed the spark arrestor to observe the operation and the accelerator pump is working, the secondaries are opening and fuel is flowing through each bore but it seemed to have a...
  20. Evinrude Boater

    1987 4.3 Merc, risers hot, engine normal

    I noticed recently that the exhaust elbows are both hot but haven't noticed any change in the engine temp gauge. Previously the elbows were cool to touch. Some troubleshooting is required. What's the normal elbow temp?
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