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    Newbie alert. Tilt/trim question Help!

    Those are NOT the power trim / tilt cylinders at all !!!!!----They are shock absorbers.---385532 is the number.
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    65273S Evinrude Shift issues

    Simple fact is.-----It is a 1972 model according to the plate.------BUT-----There are no valve levers on this 68 / 69 lower unit -----Those appeared on the 1970 models !!!!----Any pictures of the power head on this motor ?----
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    Newbie alert. Tilt/trim question Help!

    Nope----Those are not power trim cylinders at all !
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    There was a change in the thermostat / poppit spring / thermostat housing cover.
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    Odd model number

    Some websites are NOT up to date.-----This thing is clearly listed on another website as a 1992 " commercial " model !!
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    65273S Evinrude Shift issues

    Your motor does not have a 1972 lower unit.-----That set-up was used on the 68 / 69 model 55 HP.----Post pictures of the oil pump.----Yes there is a piece broken off.----And a part may have fallen off and is stuck in pump housing.----Have not worked on one in a while.----I would have to hunt...
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    1964 model

    These motors were built for many years.----Lots of new and used parts can be found.----Yes , the novice has to do a wee bit of checking on part numbers.
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    merc 115 mpg?

    Agreed-----I am not sure if an ---OPTIMAX ---can even run on a 50:1 mix of fuel !!-----No different that an E-TECH .
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    1992 (ish) Evinrude 25 HP Remote Control Repair/Replacement

    I believe there should be lots , lots of good used control boxes available.----But if beer tokens are not an issue then a new box and adapter cables is the easy way to do this.
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    Potential project boat

    Agreed----If you want to have a long lasting boat that you can take out with confidence then go for it.-----And there are many boats on the market that will have issues with rot in the stringers and transom.
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    Potential project boat

    It takes a lot longer to repair / build a boat than what they tell you.
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    1992 (ish) Evinrude 25 HP Remote Control Repair/Replacement

    Any control box ( Johnson / Evinrude ) with the big red plug will work.
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    Johnson 50hp

    Learn how the primer valve works.----And key is to be pushed in WHILE cranking.
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    Newbie alert. Tilt/trim question Help!

    According to the model # it had trim and tilt at one time.----Any pictures of the power head ?-----Model # the same on the engine block?
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    Odd model number

    Read post #5 ??
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    Johnson 50/35 Jet 5000 RPM at WOT

    I would start with checking the health of the motor.-----A compression test first.-----Post your numbers here.
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    Odd model number

    Hint----The commercial models do not use the word----INTRODUCES----for determining year marketed !
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    1964 model

    This is an example of the wonderful interchangeability of the 22 cube models.-----Parts are everywhere, new and used.
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    Odd model number

    ???--IT IS A 1992 MODEL !!------Use the 1992 parts book.-----There is no difference between a commercial model and a recreational model.---Well , maybe paint and decals that you can clearly see !
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    Odd model number

    I say it is a 1992 model -----Commercial model.----Most know that in 1993 there was a total redesign of the 9.9 / 15 HP models.-----Cowlings were different.----Recoil was mounted on top of flywheel.------The RPLO is clearly listed as a 1992 model !!
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