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    Manually tilt 1972 65hp evenrude

    On a 1972 model 65 HP the plugs should be YELLOW.-----So work / modifications have been made.---All bets are off !-----If this thing was in front of me I could likely sort it out.----Was working on outboards before yours came out of the factory.
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    Manually tilt 1972 65hp evenrude

    Post picture of the wires installed on your ignition switch.-----And does the control box cable and motor both have a big YELLOW plug , yes or no ?
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    Manually tilt 1972 65hp evenrude

    Some will argue.----Well I can see a mounting bracket as used in 72 is not there.-----But perhaps someone used a different technique.----Folks are very creative these days.----And yes it does show an electric tilt bracket installed but no motor and pump !!----You may think that they only started...
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    Manually tilt 1972 65hp evenrude

    It looks like an electric tilt motor and pump was installed at one time.-----Also looks like an important mounting bracket for the outboard itself is missing.----Is there a little lever at the front of the motor that needs to be flipped over for manual tilt.-----Please be clear on what you have...
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    1950's Yachtwin Fisherman Challenge project! Need help

    Are you 100% sure both powerheads used the same gasket ?----The gasket between the powerhead and the exhaust housing ?
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    Stumped on ignition problem

    Test run with timing light hooked up 1 cylinder at a time.----Observe the flashing light when motor acts up.----Overheating ?
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    1950's Fleetwin Fisherman Challenge!

    Actually the pressure tanks work well and are very reliable.----You pump fuel into the carburetor.----When motor start it quickly pump crankcase compression into the tank to keep fuel flowing into the carburetor.----Repair kits and parts are available.
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    Johnson 150 Rebuild/Remanufacture Guidance

    These tools work like a charm.----Have 2 of them and no modifications needed.----Only now do I need to modify them as my arms do not look the same as when I was the high school wrestling champion !
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    Damaged Tilt End Caps, how to remove

    Salt water motor ?------Make a tool using 1/4" X2" flat bar.-----Drill the holes bigger or new good holes to use this tool ?
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    Will not turn over with all plugs on.

    These rods are ----CRACKED-----As part of the manufacturing process.----The cap only fits one rod and one way ( dots ) on one side.-----So the surface is irregular.----You assemble these carefully making sure the edges line up.----I use a pencil lead to see if it catches at all.
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    1970 Johnson 60HP

    Those solenoids are very good and reliable.-----How did you determine that shift solenoids where bad ?----You do know that motor must be turning in order to shift I hope.
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Not much salty water north of Montreal.
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    Will not turn over with all plugs on.

    How did you line up the connecting rod caps ?----What method did you use to verify perfect alignment ?
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    On a fresh water motor the bolts always come out for me.----Have done more than just 1 of those engines.-----I do not have enough fingers and toes to keep track of how many I have seen with this issue !!!
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    Loss of power, won't plane

    Pull the cylinder head.----Looks to me like it needs rebuild now.---Sure looks like the classic broken ring issue.
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    1979 115 hp 115999R Evinrude Outboard runs great in test tank at fast & slow idle, does not in when I put in the water

    Some will argue.-----A compression test is step #1 on a V-4 crossflow.----Post your numbers.----Note----It only sounds good to the untrained ears in your test tank.----Sorry for the blunt statements.
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    Johnson 70 hp 3 cyl / 2-stroke dies when giving more throttle

    The electric primer is a VALVE , it is not a pump.------When cranking the motor you push the key in to open this valve.----The fuel pump then pushes fuel through the valve directly into the motor for near instant starting.-----This fuel bypasses the metering circuits in the carburetor.-----When...
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    Evinrude choke override spring 0318445

    What motor ?----Your location ?
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    1979 mercury 140 outboard

    Open slow speed mixture needles 1/8th turn at a time on the lake.----Test run.----They all rev up on muffs.----Means nothing.----It will rev up running on 3 of 6 cylinders !
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    Classic 50 not returning to idle

    Find the anchor for the cable on the motor..----Adjust that trunnion / barrel so that it pulls against the idle stop each time.----Do some trouble shooting on the motor.----Compression test is step #1 post your numbers.-
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