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    How to remove 1960's Attwood 15 inch steering wheel

    Make yourself a knocker. Find two nuts, same size and thread as the steering shaft (probably 1/2-20), and a bolt also same thread. Run one nut up on the bolt, and the second one on only a couple of threads, then run the first nut back down against the second one and jam them together. You...
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    Thinking of switching controls for an outboard

    Since you are standing right in the iboats store, this probably is a good place to start. Pick one that interests you and follow up with specs, etc. https://www.iboats.com/shop/boat-engine-parts/boat-controls-steering/boat-controls/marine-remote-engine-controls.html
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    No spark left bank

    Possible internal wire break in wires from timer base/sensor assy, from flexing as throttle is moved.
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    Just Cut out the Kill Switch?

    I personally know of two men that died when getting run over by the boat they fell out of. One of them had only a 5hp motor. Don't think it can't happen to you.
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    Gale 1959 SeaKing 5hp water impeller help

    Procedure is similar to 1955 Johnson 5.5hp. Powerhead (think "engine") must be removed to access/disconnect the shift rod. Remove rear cover #28, then 7 screws holding powerhead on. Note some screws are longer than the rest. Disconnect any hoses/linkages as necessary. and lift powrerhead...
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    Year of this engine, is it a Lark 10??

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    1.5hp Johnson SC10S trouble after running submersion - has spark will not hit on ether

    I also suspect engine damage from trying to compress water. I've seen more than one connecting rod bent in engines that went for a swim while running. But yeah, reeds or head gasket are prime suspects.
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    Evinrude 25 Lean sneeze

    Are you sure it is in need of fixing? A bit of lean sneezing when starting up is normal till it warms up a bit. Simply "bump" the choke a bit to keep it running.
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    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    Back in "The Day" I attempted to de-goop a battery CD pulse pack or amplifier. No way, no how. Haven't attempted it since.
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    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    I thought it was clear that it wasn't all at the same time, across the board.
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    First Year Electronic Ignition?

    Again, depends on size motor we are talking about. Some people fear breaker points, some fear breakerless. The ones I don't care much for are the ones with a distributor cap under the flywheel (some have points, some don't). Those were found on larger motors. That was state of the art back...
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    Boat with Engine $500 Hmm..

    Lark is the name for the electric shift with generator model.
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    Boat with Engine $500 Hmm..

    If it truly is an Evinrude (white), then it is a 1967 Lark Electric shift. There are some $$$$ parts in it. The shift switch in the remote control comes to mind. But we don't know if it is any good. Feeling lucky?
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    Johnson 1981 115 Top Bearing Replacement

    I don't think you will have any problem getting it back in. Truthfully, I haven't removed and replaced that many.. If it comes to that, it usually has other major problems. As mentioned before, the crankshaft is the inner race for the bearing.
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    Johnson 1981 115 Top Bearing Replacement

    I agree, it is possible. Rig up a puller if necessary.
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    Johnson 1981 115 Top Bearing Replacement

    Yeah, 3/16" is a LOT. Unless broken, the top end of the crank cannot move that much, unless the other (lower and center) bearings are shot also. That motor needs to come apart for inspection/evaluation.
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    1978 Evinrude, 35 HP starter will not spin the fly wheel

    I find it hard to believe that exhaust could be plugged enough to prevent cranking. I think there are other issues involved here. Be sure to let us know what you find.
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    Advice needed 1977 evinrude 35 hp

    Again, you have to know which kind you have before ordering parts.
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    Advice needed 1977 evinrude 35 hp

    Original aluminum pump, replaced by plastic pump with stainless steel liners. Can't tell which is in there without looking.
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    Advice needed 1977 evinrude 35 hp

    Nice looking motor that doesn't look like it has been overheated. Overheating was a big problem here in Florida's weedy lakes. Weeds would block the water intakes. Good motors other than that. If it suits your needs, fix it up and run it.
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