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    1982 35 hp evinrude. Very hard to pull start when the spark plugs are in but when removed easy

    If starter won't crank it over then charge battery.----Load test battery.----Inspect cables.----Inspect starter motor armature and brushes.----If all that checks out there are issues with bearings on motor I say.
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    2000 Yamaha 50HP bad center cylinder

    These use a multi piece crankshaft.----Hard to fully inspect the main and big end bearings.-----I say a new or replacement motor is in the future.
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    winterizing question

    Fogging oil just goes inside the motor.----Does not cause problems with carburetion at all.
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    Force 125 1988 Water drains out the exhaust

    When testing in a bucket you need water about 6" ( 15 cm ) above the impeller.
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    1993 Evinrude 28 spl tiller throttle cable.

    88----Apparently he is looking for the cable used on the tiller handle !!
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    Water leaking between where jet pump flange bolts on to motor tail shaft.

    Year ?----Power ? -----Model # is ??
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    2000 Yamaha 50HP bad center cylinder

    If it was run without oil you may need a new crankshaft assembly at $1200 , 3 new pistons and machine work.-----If you have to pay a shop you are better off to to find another motor.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Look like it started life in ONTARIO
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    TN26 5hp Johnson upper crankshaft seal replacement

    So simple indeed.-----No reed valves on them either to make noise and get stuck open.
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    TN26 5hp Johnson upper crankshaft seal replacement

    I am rebuilding a 1959 model 5.5 HP.----There is no runner lipped seal on the top of crankshaft.-----It has a slinger.------Upper bushing might be worn on your motor.
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Ask some dealers in the Orillia area.----I agree it has the Starcraft look.
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    2000 Yamaha 50HP bad center cylinder

    If you have to pay a shop for repairs you are best to shop for another motor !
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    Draining gas cans

    Take a good look at the fitting where hose attaches.-----One of the 4 screws might be marked ----DRAIN----Take screw out and turn tank upside down.----Those metal tanks are far superior to the plastic junk available today !
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    88 Johnson SPL - lower unit oil color

    Motor just ran just before draining?----Then it looks like air in the oil.-----Tiny bubbles= no troubles !
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    Need to buy a CDI for 1988 Yamaha

    Modern corporate thinking.----Along with shorter production runs.----Means these miniature electronic parts are no longer available.------Compare this to the availability of parts for say a 1955 Johnson / Evinrude 5.5 HP magneto.----They used that magneto for 40 years on 1.5 HP to 40 HP...
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    Worth of Johnson 1954 CD-11 5.5hp

    Believe it or not there are lots of those around.----Worth whatever local demand is.-----Hope you run across someone who wants it for display in his $5,000,000 summer place.----That individual might remember fishing with grandpa.-----Or someone who needs it to catch fish to feed the kids.----You...
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    1982 35 hp evinrude. Very hard to pull start when the spark plugs are in but when removed easy

    How did it start for you last year ?-----And agreed , you may have to investigate timing the recoil starter.------The sheave has an oval groove to make operation of recoil easier.-----Is motor on a boat or a flimsy stand ?
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    Who has installed Helicoils ?

    That is what I thought.----Also very simple.
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    Mariner 30 water leak in cooling system

    Serial # is ??
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    Who has installed Helicoils ?

    Is the item beside that ring a heli-coil ?
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