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    Winterize

    Dealer I know keeps track of weather in the fall.-----When he get a call to winterize a boat AFTER a cold snap he takes action.------Customer brings boat in and engine is started up right then and there.-----They thoroughly check for water leaks.----Then agree to winterize ASAP.
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    1976 70hp flywheel rub on cowl

    Working on a V-4 for a dealer , had cowling foam stuck in the reed valves.
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    58 Johnson CD-15; Drain plug 27-283, other part number ?

    They were the same plug / thread size from about 1950 to 2000 models.----On bigger motor there was a magnet to filter metal bits out of the oil.
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    Johnson vs merc vs Chrysler?

    Roadrunner is confusing to me.
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    Control box and ignition switch for 1971 Johnson 70 hp Sea Horse motor

    Model # needed.----There was no 70 HP marketed in 1971.-----You should open the box up and have a look for broken parts , loose wires.
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    Gearcase oil change

    You could run that oil for 10 years if you run 3 hrs a season.
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    Johnson 55HP Idle Screw Not Returning in Neutral!

    At some point you have to dig in to find the problem.----Guessing does not work.
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    Converted 15 Hp 1990 Evinrude

    Find a shop with a test prop.-----See if it reaches the RPM stated in the manual.
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    Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5

    A 1955
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    Johnson 3 cyl 70 hp, 1986. No vacuum at one carburator

    The 3 cylinders OMC motors used them from 1968 to 2001.----Machined into the block.----Have inspected the insides of many of them myself !
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    Johnson 3 cyl 70 hp, 1986. No vacuum at one carburator

    If a piece broke off the piston skirt it pops a hole in the crankcase.----No crankcase compression.------If the bottom seal is bad then no / little crankcase compression.----Remove powerhead and start inspection.---- Bearings may have failed wiping out the labarynth seals.
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    Coolant in 3 cylinders after winter storage? Hasn't been started

    You may have a cracked block.
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    Where to Find Donor Engine for 1972 65HP Evinrude 65273S?

    If in Canada----evinrudeparts.ca-----may be able to help.
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    Coolant in 3 cylinders after winter storage? Hasn't been started

    What motor ?---Serial #----What hoses ?---Describe your winterizing procedure.----If inboard you may have a cracked block , manifold or head.-----If inboard did you drain the water out of the block, yes or no ?
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    Evinrude Big twin 40

    Your carburetor uses a hot water choke.----Is that yours or the one you are buying.----Is the thermostat in place on your motor ?
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 relocation of pee tube/pipe

    The service bulletin for this came out in 1994 !!!----The T in your line like was to supply water pressure to a gauge at the helm / steering station.-----I have those instructions.----But search online as many folks have found it that way !
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    Evinrude Big twin 40

    Different wording / mistake in the manual.------They used the hot air choke with electric solenoid.-----The 1968 model 55 HP used the thermo-electric choke.--Duel coil solenoid.----Choke would energize / close halfway with key turned to on.---When motor warmed up this choke opened up.
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    Evinrude 70hp vro 1993 overheating.

    Do yourself a favor.----Install the latest water pump repair kit 432955 !!----A factory kit comes with simple instructions.----If your motor is overheating you risk major damage to your motor.-----If fitting a repair kit is a hassle then , fitting a replacement motor is easy ?????
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    Evinrude Big twin 40

    There was no " thermo-electric choke " on 40 HP models between 1968 to 1970 !!!
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    Evinrude Big twin 40

    Contact ----evinrudeparts.ca----As they may be able to help.
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