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    Are newer 4 cycles vastly improved?

    Many 50 / 60 year old 2 strokes are running like new.------One of the key things is can you work on newer complicated motors yourself?---Or do you have to line up at the $100?hr repair shop for help.
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    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    Might be an issue with the shock absorber / slip clutch.----Even if you have never heard of that assembly under the water pump.----In my opinion these 60 year old motors need complete inspection / evaluation before roaring away from the dock.
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    Are these Heads compatible 0325556 and a 0322457

    Are those numbers the casting numbers found on the head itself ?-----Those are not always the same as the actual part # from the parts listing.----If in Canada---evinrudeparts.ca ----might be able to help.
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    Prop won’t spin, please help!

    Step #1 is to drain gear oil.-------Lower unit repairs can be costly.
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    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    Might be an issue with the shock absorber / slip clutch assembly.
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    1978 Johnson 115 tilt trim mechanism compatability

    That would have left the factory with a " 3 wire motor " for the trim.-----Yes after 81 they went to a 2 wire motor with relays.-----Your location ?
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    Intermittent Alarm

    Could be the FUEL RESTICTION alarm.----Test run with another ( portable ) tank and hose.
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    Are these Heads compatible 0325556 and a 0322457

    The 235 HP models had a bigger bore and different heads.----Heads all look to be the same.----What is wrong with the head you have ?---Your location.
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    Water leaking into upper unit

    A 1965 model or a 2005 model ?----More pictures ?----Better video by chance ?
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    Ignition Shorting?

    Wiring and 12 volts is confusing.
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    New Force Owner, No Start Issue

    Back firing is an indication of timing issues.----Checked the flywheel key ?
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    New Force Owner, No Start Issue

    The squeeze bulb does NOT STAY FIRM once motor has started.----Completely normal.
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    My first dumb boat question - 2 stroke, or 4?

    It will be a 2 stroke.----Stop and read some manuals.------Talk to somebody before you launch the boat.-----Install a new water pump impeller too.
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    1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

    These PRESSURE operated pumps are very reliable.----Many are replaced needlessly because trouble shooting seems to be a big mystery.
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    6 Gallon OMC Metal Fuel Tank

    Those metal tanks are the best in my opinion.-----I would fix that one way or the other.----No plastic ( aka JUNK ) tanks for me.
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    Engine failure?

    First boat for you ?----Gears turn even in neutral.------A very simple inspection for you !!
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    Engine failure?

    Check the gear oil in the outdrive.
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    1971 18HP Evinrude Fastwin

    No.----Do not put too much faith in some dummy tube videos.
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