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    Evinrude 40973R 40HP Selectric Shift - Forward Spring and Gear Hub - Slipped?

    Hello again! Continuing to investigate what feels like "slippage" on my Evinrude 40HP Selectric shift outboard, I've dismantled the LU and am preparing to install a long shaft conversion kit, replace a bunch of bearings and seals. To review the symptoms: -Engine sounds great and runs great...
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    Evinrude 40973R 40HP Selectric Shift - Slipping or Spun Prop Diagnostics

    Hello All, I'm investigating a problem with my 40HP Evinrude with selectric shift. Symptoms: in forward gear, anything past maybe 1/4 throttle, and the engine will speed up but it does not increase propulsion of the boat - propulsion would remain about constant. Trying to troubleshoot/explore...
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    Fibreglass over Wood Construction/Reinforcement - Structural Question

    Hello All, I was going to put a hatch into my deck so I could install a bilge pump, next thing you knew I was tearing my entire deck out to rebuild the frame and deck. Rewind a bit, I got the boat about a year ago - at the metal scrap yard :). Its a 1960s Starcraft Riviera, or similar. It was...
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    Evinrude 40973R 40HP - Selectric shift - reverse goes forward!

    Hello all! Thanks for your help so far - i got started here with my first post (link below) and it was a huge help. Now ive gotten a lot of enjoyment out of this rig, and my engine has been pretty darn reliable! A good performer too! Yesterday, though, may have been the last day of the...
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    Evinrude 40973R - A New Project for a New Boater

    Hello! Thanks for having me to your forum. Doing some research on my new project led me here, and I've learned a lot already - but I am hopign to get baby'd through some troubles with this new project of mine. I bought a ~17' fiberglass boat with an Evinrude 40973R outboard. First, I would...
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