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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    People take them out all the time.-----They just don't know !
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    Power Head Swap? J70PLSSD to J70TLECB

    Is it the pivot on the motor that is stiff ?----Or the steering cable.----Separate the motor from steering cable ,if you have not done that.
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    The 1960 model 18 HP came with a thermostat from the factory.
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    The early 18 HP did not have a thermostat.----- From 1959 and newer they all had one.
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    The 18 should be running quite warm.------These thermostats are often neglected.----I see many stuck open !
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    Evinrude 9.5 how long until thermostat opens

    Take the thermostat out and test it.-----They are often missing or stuck open.-----Tested one last week that refused to open in boiling water.-----Should be open at about 160F
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    Boat accident at dusk

    No surprise at all.
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    I'm just about ready to sink it.

    Did the shift rod lift out of the exhaust housing at any time during the repair, yes , no or no idea ???----Any kids around playing with stuff ?____I would remove lower unit now.-----Install a new impeller.-----Put control in neutral.-----Put lower unit in neutral.----Assemble.-----It should...
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    Need advice for getting boat on plane

    Buddy bought a 16' aluminum with a 40 HP--------------No issues getting up on plane at all !! ''
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    Wandering heading at slow speed

    Think you need a new trailer.------If you repair that it will just fail somewhere else next month.
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    1972 Evinrude 25202r compression

    You have spark with plugs laying on the block ??-----Not a good test.-----Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" or more??-----That is the test.-----Or put a few drops of fuel in each plug hole.-----It should bark like a wild dog for a second.
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    1974 evinrude 50 lark help needed

    All the bolts out ??-----How many bolts in your bench?-----It is a short shaft motor with a kit installed ( bay manufacturing ? ) to make it long.
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    What is this hole

    Not sure that power washing inside the exhaust housing is a good idea.----Too much risk of getting water on bearings.
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    1974 evinrude 50 lark help needed

    I have never seen that part from factory on a motor like that.----.------I believe that is an after market kit-----Bay manufacturing.-----
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    1974 evinrude 50 lark help needed

    Sorry----I do not know what a " gear head " is.-----I do not know what an " extender " is.-----Find the part #'s at------evinrudeparts.ca-----You are 5 days drive away, so hands on will not work.
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    1974 evinrude 50 lark help needed

    Your location ?----And post the part # of items you are looking for.-----It is not easy to switch a long shaft motor to a short shaft.
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    Need advice for getting boat on plane

    That motor should have no trouble with the boat.-----Post your compression values.-----" decent " compression means nothing.----Test to see if there is spark on all leads.
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    1976 johnson 15e76a

    The factory flywheel key locates the flywheel for proper ignition spark and timing.-----The flywheel is driven by the locking tapers.------Tapers can be lapped together for proper fit.------Assemble clean and dry.----Torque the nut.
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    1993 4HP Johnson

    It is a handy handle to lift motor out of the trunk and over to the boat.-----Had to add a plastic shim to a lanyard switch earler this year.---A no money fix.
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    Engine sneezes on start, runs for a few on idle, then shuts off

    No surprise to me that it is a new purchase.-----Post your compression numbers.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads.-----Clean carburetors.-----Test oil injection system if equipped with that.-----Change water pump impeller before your first launch.
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