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    1954 Evinrude Shaft Length Question

    Correct way to deal with it would be install a 5" extension kit in the motor. Now begins the hunt to find one.
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    1974 Evinrude 85 unable to reinstall lower end

    You are using the water tube guide sleeves, right? I think you are completely missing the crankshaft when poking the driveshaft up in there. As a visual aid, I try to keep the gearcase and exhaust housing mating surfaces parallel as I slide it up into place. Once the driveshaft starts to...
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    1977 85hp Johnson fuel pump. HELP, SOS

    Sierra 18-7353 should replace it. Or 18-7820 repair kit.
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    1977 85hp Johnson fuel pump. HELP, SOS

    3 holes to mount???? This is what the book sez.
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    '86 40hp poor charging

    You probably are expecting too much. That motor only charges 5 Amps at high speed, much less at idle. If you are running accessories, it will be a losing battle. You only get out of a battery what you put into the battery.
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    1971 Evinrude motor

    OK, you show hope. Let's start with the no-spark problem. That motor has a battery CD ignition system, with a distributor and breaker points (no condenser). Don't jump to the conclusion that "it's always the black box". But the black box (amplifier) can be easily damaged. Make sure all...
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    1971 Evinrude motor

    Hoo boy, Lord help me! I'm trying to hold back my response to that question. First step is stand back and evaluate what you bought. Is it complete? Are all wires original, and not cracked and bare? Does it show signs of a previous overheat? Do you have a known to be good battery? When did...
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    65hp evinrude no power

    He is talking about scored piston skirts. A compression test can evaluate the condition of the piston rings, but not the piston skirts. Unlike a four-stroke, a two-stroke crankcase must also hold compression and vacuum to pump fuel/air into the cylinders. The piston skirts are important in...
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    65hp evinrude no power

    Guess what isolates the exhaust ports from the crankcase.
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    65hp evinrude no power

    Whatever.
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    65hp evinrude no power

    So I'll rewrite what I started but deleted after you said the carb was dry. Those motors simply cannot tolerate even a trace of overheating. It will warp the exhaust manifold baffle plate and it will squirt water into the cylinders. BUT you said you replaced those parts. Nevertheless make...
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    59’ evinrude 5.5hp

    Shock absorber below the pump is broken or expanded.
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    65hp evinrude no power

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    Help! Lower Unit movement 1963 Evinrude 40HP

    This is not the correct parts list for your motor, but for reference only. There are six rubber motor mounts, 2 x #39 + 1 x #48 lower, plus 2 x #39 + 1 x #22 upper. The three lower ones are broken for sure, Can't tell about the upper ones without a better view. Yes, it has to come out of the...
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    1963 Johnson Super Seahorse 75hp Electramatic

    Considerable differences between 1960 & 1963.
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    New points not gapping, 1957 Johnson 35hp Javelin

    There have been several reports of defective points lately. If they won't adjust, return them. OR, use the cave man method. If the eccentric screw won't open them far enough, give the points' base plate a tap or two with a hammer and screwdriver (hold-down screw tight as racer said).
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    Is my regulator bad?

    Sounds ok.
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    1958 evenrude 50 (fat fifty) need help

    Sure, what do you want to know?
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    Old v4 generations

    Correct, you have to decide which is more important to you.
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    Old v4 generations

    Motors 1973-up have two-2BBL carburetors and much better reeds/crankcase design AND the Mag-CD ignition, AND thru-prop gearcase design. All adds up to better efficiency and performance.
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