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    Selecshift

    Your boat mechanic is totally wrong on this electric shift !!!------In 1968 they came out with ---' Hydro-electric shift----on 55 HP motors.----On all the big motors from 1969 to 1972.-----And those do indeed go into forward when motor is not running.-----Your mechanic is confused on this , or...
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    Question about LU rebuild + getting ripped off on sale.

    ???-----What motor is this lower unit on ?----My chrystel ball is broken.
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    Selecshift

    The prop should spin freely in neutral , so something is wrong there !!-----Drain gear oil to see what you have in there.-----Do you have all the controls , junction box and generator ?-----Do a complete evaluation of this motor before spending any beer tokens on it.-----Do not worry about...
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    adding electric start

    See post #7 on how to find part #
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    1979 mercury 20hp Texas title question

    So in Texas do you need title to a riding lawnmower , expensive barbeque, stereo / computer system ?----Why did they pick on boats and motors ?
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    Electric Start issues

    Replace / adjust neutral start switch on the motor.
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    Electric Start issues

    More info needed.----Is battery fully charged?----Have you tried using booster cables to the starter ?----Tiller model or remote ?
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    1990 Evinrude 8hp conversion to remote steering and gear/throttle control

    For how many hours ?----Visit ---evinrudeparts.ca.----Find 1990 outboard accessories and look up the part numbers !----Steering adapter bracket was just $17.99
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Sorry----Post #1 does indicate to me your level of experience or what your tool box has in your workshop.
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    1990 Evinrude 8hp conversion to remote steering and gear/throttle control

    E-bay is also a very good source for NLA parts.----Just put part # into google search.----Found adapter kit in just seconds at $17.99
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    There is but one oil compartment.-----I believe the flush screw is for an adapter to attach a garden hose.-----See if the oil drain hole and upper oil hole are connected.-----Outboard lower units are filled from the bottom till oil comes out the top " vent " hole.
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    1990 Evinrude 8hp conversion to remote steering and gear/throttle control

    Your location ??-----See you dealer.----Adapter kits were offered at the time.----Or visit places like ----evinrudeparts.ca-----To see the parts needed.-----You might be able to make some of this stuff.
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    What am I looking at here?

    Bought a 15 HP motor with hole in the block..------Parts I thought.------But a metal plug had come out of the crankshaft.------Popped the hole in the block.------Machined a new plug and installed.-----Used " lumiweld " to repair hole in the block.-----This was about 15 years ago and motor is...
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    What am I looking at here?

    Remove sparkplugs.----Turn motor over.------Do you see any moving parts through that hole ?------
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    Force 9.9HP 1991 outboard

    Time to visit your local friendly boat repair shop.----Might be able to solve the mystery in minutes.
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    1977 Evinrude 35hp Corrosion

    Motor in picture #1 has scored cylinder.-----It will run but not the way it can run.----Motor needs to come apart.
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    Sorry----This stuff in the water is normal.-----YOU need to install a new impeller.----Reason is that this motor does NOT have a " warning " system for overheat.----And the motor does NOT have a " shutdown " system in case of overheat.-----Motor will run until it is too late !
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    You need to install a new water pump impeller.------You also need about 6" ( 15 cm ) more water in your test bucket.
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    Help & Analysis: 1988 Johnson 6 HP 2 Stroke

    This topic comes up often , too often.----I consider that normal for a 2 stroke.-----But perhaps check the thermostat.
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    40 hp evinrude (year unknown) selectric shift model. HELP setting points and timing!

    Are those the timing marks ?-----Please read & heed post # 10 again.-----Sorry to be blunt on this topic.-----Time to step aside I think.
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