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    1954 Evinrude 25 - Build Compression, Lose Spark

    Still not sure what motor is being discussed here..----In 1954 the electric start was not very common !!
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    1974 Evinrude 70 HP Charging system install

    They all left the factory with the battery charging system.----Have you done any testing to see if anything is wrong with yours ??
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    1954 Evinrude 25 - Build Compression, Lose Spark

    ?????-----The coils on a 1954 Evinrude do not use 12 volts to make spark.-----In order to advance on this project, you should post some pictures.
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    How bad of an idea is this for OB support while trailering?

    Why did you ask , when you are set in ---" my way is best "----I would say a quick method with pins ( no tools ) is an improvement.
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    Looking for a shift solenoid for a 69 johnson lower unit.

    ??----Situation resolved ?
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    How bad of an idea is this for OB support while trailering?

    There are many simple pins available to use on what was pictured in post #1----no tools required.
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    How bad of an idea is this for OB support while trailering?

    Local industrial supply might have some pins.----No need for tools to install / remove them.
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    Yamaha 40hp unknown outboard ports

    From the parts book it appears to be a special bolt.----Makes sense that it prevents shift cam from being pulled up too far.----See post #5.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    That bolt threads into the exhaust housing to hold gearcase at the back.-----Obviously that will need a heli-coil.-----There MUST be a local shop that can sort this motor out.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Keep turning and turning and pry it out.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    After seeing this broken bolt ---that is not the issue.----Get the trim tab off !!
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    Evinrude 85HP 1979 (85995R)

    You cannot use a hone inside the tube until the steering rod is out.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    There are 4 bolts ( item #66 ) he has 3 of them out with 1 broken off.------Now the one that is broken off could be jammed with aluminum oxide.----Heat can be applied there to possibly break up the corrosion products.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    Goes to the exhaust housing.----And post #46 says #68 is out
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    You have to heat the aluminum that the bolt threads into !-----Aluminum expands ( 0.000011" / per degree F / inch ) at twice the rate of steel.----Therefor the hole and threads get bigger and let go of the bolt.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    The anode did not need to come out !----A 150 HP is not quite the same 50 HP either.
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    1982 Johnson 50 Sea Horse - Constant Beep While Accelerating

    I doubt you will find a hidden bolt under the trim tab !
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    Lower unit swap.

    Driveshaft's have a different part #-----Therefor may not swap over.----Put the 2 driveshafts side by side and compare them.
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    Lower unit swap.

    The lower units are NOT the same.------Will not fit.-----You can look into swapping the powerhead over.
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    Yamaha 40hp unknown outboard ports

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