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    Electrical generation

    Ok----I will bite.--Math may be a difficult subject.----Electrical knowledge may be elusive.-----But calculate what you use at night.----Add that to what you use during the day / sunlight hours.----Size you panels according to the number of sunlight hours you get.------Store that extra in a...
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    Evinrude 6hp gear shifter out of alignment

    One bolt should have been taken out to remove lower unit.----Then on assembly you line up the notch on shift rod before putting that bolt in.----If that does not correct it maybe Item 24 is cracked / broken.
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    Does EFI solve the hard start/cranking issue?

    Yes I agree it is great stuff.-----But should something go wrong the repair bills ad up quickly.----And spare parts will be an issue with these specialized parts.-----Not an issue for folks who simply buy a new motor every 5 years or so.
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    1973 Evinrude 50373r lubrication questions

    Well----1972 was the last year for electric shift.----Yours is oil pressure assisted mechanical shift.----Just use a quality outboard gear oil.----Any grease can be used on all other linkages / moving parts.
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    1983 Evinrude 115hp V4

    The 5005801 is to be pushed in for the choke / electric primer function.---You just need to hook it up the correct way I think.----Those older control boxes are very good and rarely break / fall apart
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    Does EFI solve the hard start/cranking issue?

    Most outboards in good condition start right up if correct procedure is used.-----But yes modern 4 stroke motors start right up with the computer doing all the thinking.----Operator just needs to turn the key.
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    Tips for Re-Installing a Flywheel?

    On many motors the flywheel key is to position the flywheel for correct timing.-----The flywheel is driven by the locking tapers.-------So start over and use some valve grinding compound to lap ( match ) the tapers.----Clean the compound off the tapers.----Use some 5 minute epoxy to put the key...
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    I am going to be blunt once again.----It is 50 parts gasoline and 1 part oil.-----Or 2% ratio.-----Or 50 ounces of gasoline and 1 ounce of oil.-----Or 150 ounces of gasoline and 3 ounces of oil.-----If you are totally unsure of this 2 stroke mixing concept and unsure of how lubrication...
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    25hp intake nipple backfiring fuel

    Perhaps the carburetor is flooding or motor is running on 1 cylinder.----Inspect fuel pump diaphragm too.
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    1983 Evinrude 115hp V4

    Post pictures of the stuff you have.----Factory control boxes use an ignition switch that you push in for the choke / primer function
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    Theoretical question about yellow stator wires

    -----solder----Perhaps is the spelling.
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    What tools are "must haves" on the boat in your tool bag while keeping it light as possible ?

    Before a sail boat race another boat asked us if they could borrow a tool to make repairs.------My skipper , owner off a 40' boat said afterwards----" you know if you have to carry lots of tools , maybe you should not be racing that boat "
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    Post #115 ended up in wrong thread----Sorry.-----Use a TCW-III rated oil.------Any of the recognized brands.
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    1974 Evinrude 25hp wont run.

    On a 5 masted ship it would be an issue if you said ----" pull on that rope "------There are a hundred of them.------That is why they came up with a system of lines.---Same goes for the sails on these things.
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    Correct sizing of trailer to boat?

    Get a bigger trailer.
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    Anchor line/rode size

    Line is rated for a certain load.----But that is when line is new.-----Anchor line tends to chafe and wear.-----So treat line with care and add a sleeve to protect it.
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    2003 Mercury 200 2stroke carb/Fast Beeping Alarm/2 stroke oil not going into the reservoir

    ???----4:1 is quite a bit of oil.-----Won't be many skitters around if motor runs on that.------
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    1991 Yamaha 25mshp 2 Stroke Emergency Signal Light

    Low oil level in the oil tank ?----Try filling the oil tank and test run.----If the impeller was shredded you may need to do a compression test.----Post the values.
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    Parts Catalog for 1956 Johnson 5.5 HP CD-13

    The CD models were all 5.5 HP.------A 1959 parts catalogue would essentially be the same except for cowling pieces and color of the paint.
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    Kill switch problem (Johnson 1984 50hp)

    Good luck with your trouble shooting then.---Or just replace the powerpack.----It fixes the issue 9 times out of 10.
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