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    1959 35hp Evinrude lark solenoid

    Some simple testing beats guess work every time and saves $$$
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    Carbs from 1989 60 on a 1995 50?

    See post #7-----Look up WISECO pistons for these 56 cube models !!!!
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    Carbs from 1989 60 on a 1995 50?

    Hard to believe your confusion on this.
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    Carbs from 1989 60 on a 1995 50?

    ???----When I look up the 56 cube pistons in an aftermarket book, they are the same from 1886 to 2001 ??-----Why would you compare a 1993 listing with a 1995 ???
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    Carbs from 1989 60 on a 1995 50?

    Marketing 101-----Build the same basic motor in 3 versions.-----as 50 / 60 / 70 HP.----Same displacement.-----Pistons all the same.-----Tuner the same-------Carburetors different.----Simple as that.
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    How to remove the oil seal from a 9.5 evinrude lower unit ?

    That plate with the seal is easily damaged and expensive.----Work carefully.
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    Propeller

    Step #1 is to make sure that motor is in good condition and producing it's rated power.----A compression test is the first thing to do.
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    Fair price for a 20HP Mercury

    Fair pricing has disappeared in the " pandemic " market.-----Huge demand for these products.
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    (Re)Naming a new to me used boat…

    On a hot day the ceremony is a welcome treat.------A bit of humour and adult beverages.
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    Fair price for a 20HP Mercury

    Buy the new one with warranty I say.-------Shop time these days is around $100 / hr.-----That $500 will quickly disappear if there are any issues.
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    1959 35hp Evinrude lark solenoid

    There is a " mercury switch " , 2 little silvery tubes.----If throttle is advanced too far it will not crank over I believe.
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    1985 evinrude 30 hp prop power issue

    Step #1 ----Make sure that the LOWER shift rod is fully screwed into the lower unit.
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    The VRO ( variable ratio oiling ) is very simple and yes it is overpriced in my opinion
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    Just like anything else the oil injection is simple if you understand how they work.-----It is important to understand that the systems are called " automatic " , but owner needs to maintain / inspect / check operation of these.
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    1977 johnson 6hp throttle cam closing when running and starting

    Is the tapered friction piece inside the tiller handle missing ?
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    Help with 40hp 1982 mercury trigger assembly

    You are looking this up with American serial # or something else ???
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    93 Evinrude 60Hp

    There was a service bulletin in 1994 ( 27 years ago ) to move tell tale to top of the block.-----The latest factory water pump kit has parts / instructions for this cooling system modifications.
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    60HP 1989 Johnson outboard low compression

    The alignment pin is tapered and must be driven out in the direction that the carburetors are.----Then the crankcase falls apart.----It was clearly posted earlier that you needed a 12 point thin wall 5/16" socket !!
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    Mercury outboard 2 stroke

    Start with a compression test.----Post your numbers.----Then check for strong spark on each lead.
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