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    Shift rod height for a Frankenstein Evinrude

    Why would you want to use a 70 HP dimension on your 90 HP.-----Just post your model # or describe your engine.-----Is it a 60 degree carbureted ?
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    Shift rod Spec

    ??---Well there are 2 different 90 HP models !----So you need to post the model # to get the correct measurement !
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    70hp evinrude pitch size advice

    A 49 or 56 cubic inch model ?----Model # is ?
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    Boggs down

    Your mobile mechanic should have no trouble figuring this out.-----But test run with another tank and hose.----Test run with a timing light one cylinder at a time out on the lake.----See if you are losing spark.-----Checked the flywheel key ?----Any sign of water on the plugs ?
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    Advice needed 1977 evinrude 35 hp

    Post picture of / explain condition of this old impeller.----This is always interesting to me.
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    True story.-----One time the police were running down the dock to their boat.------Folks told them that I was already 1/2 to the location of the emergency.-----Turns out the overturned canoe was able to get out of trouble by themselves.----Other time folks said----" if we were in trouble , we...
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    Advice needed 1977 evinrude 35 hp

    The motor may well have sat for 30 years.----At any rate most motors should have a new impeller every 5 years.
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    60hp vs 75hp for 160ss

    Get the correct prop for the 3 cylinder OMC.----Try a 15" pitch if it bogs with a 17" pitch.
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    You will need a ----" cold beer to warm up your hands "----on a trip like that.
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    Battery Options

    Why 24 volt ??----What voltage is the system on the Mercury ?
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    Is it worth getting a VHF with AIS in it?

    Buddy has a big sailboat.----Has what is referred to as an antenna farm.----Radar / screen plotter / AIS overlay all on one screen.----You can not have too many gadgets on a boat !!
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    Evinrude power pilot hard wiring to Evinrude 28 hp SPL HELP

    Compare the wiring colors of a 1975 motor to 1988 motors.-----Some wires might be a different color but in the same place in the red plug.
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    Have an evinrude 70 that lost spark

    ??----Model # of the motor ?-----How did you determine it was the regulator ?
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    Shift rod height for a Frankenstein Evinrude

    What is different on your motor that makes it a " frankenstein ? ??---Does the lower unit shift to forward with an UP motion of the shift rod ?------Set it at 21-23/32" -------Measured in neutral to center of the hole.-----If it does not shift correctly then take the lower unit apart for...
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    Engine Running Hot

    Hint.----You say pressure opens the poppit valves.-----So what pressure do you have on your water supply hose???-----Test it in the lake !
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    Johnson / Evinrude Outboard Motor Stand

    I have a couple.----Yes , available from dealers in the 1960's I believe.
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    The Coast Guard says-----" You just have to go out , but you do not have to come back "-----Very , very foolish idea to go out there in winter !!!!-------I have done my boating on Lake Huron in end of May.-----Over an 80 mile trip over 12 hrs you typically do not come across any one who could...
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    Have an evinrude 70 that lost spark

    I would not replace a CDI box by guessing.----They last a long time !!----Model # of your motor is ?-----Do you have a multimeter ?----Easy to check stator / kill circuit / sensor coils.
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    Evinrude power pilot hard wiring to Evinrude 28 hp SPL HELP

    Power pilot with red plug works on all motors with red plug.------Might have to study some wiring diagrams on your 28 model year and say 1975 power pilot model year diagram.
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    1995 Merc 60 won't exceed 3100 RPM under load

    Checked flywheel key ?---Reed valves checked ?------All carburetors opening up ?---Cylinder sleeves rotated ?-----Carbon blockage in exhaust housing ?-----Run with a timing light one cylinder at a time ( on the lake ) and see if you lose spark on a cylinder.-----Water pump maintained ?-----New...
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