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    Possible Business

    So just ask the marina maintenane crew if you can work independently there Great points, I almost blew my back out at a shop trying to be "quick" so this resonates . I haven't thought of just small carbuerated motors of any type machinery, very interesting. Thank you.
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    Possible Business

    I've thought of this, just not really sure where to find these motors. Don't really see many listings online.. I think maybe calling shops and seeing if they would sale would be the way to go for this? Great idea.
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    Possible Business

    Hi everyone, So the idea of figuring out a way to work independent with outboards has marinaded in my mind for a while. I'm not extremely experienced but i'm confident in my ability (don't have any certifications, but 3 yrs in coast guard and 3 yrs at a shop, can figure out most issues.) I've...
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    2010 Evinrude etc 60HP won’t stay running

    Ah yes, I was just seeing if the community was paying attention.... haha, I guess that’s what I get for working only on older motors
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    2010 Evinrude etc 60HP won’t stay running

    I would verify its a fuel issue before diving into electrical. Would check status of everything from tank to pump to see if leaks/clogs. If by feeding fuel you mean priming the primer bulb, then its most likely the fuel pump or carbuerators, if everything from tank to pump is satisfactory.
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    Fuel Pump question

    I have a 60 hp evinrude and determined I need new fuel pump. The local shop guy ordered a me fuel pump and is running well now but I did notice a few popping sounds when starting up( not sure if carb spit back or what). I brought up the fact that its rated for lower HP engine but he said I...
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    e60tledr evinrude, 1996. Only starts 3/4 throttle.

    As title states only stats at 3/4 throttle then immidiately dies when i bring it down to neutral... There is spark and compression is in spec. I've replaced entire fuel system and ultrasonic cleaned the carbs 2x. I had the boat running great last time i used... I've adjusted the idle screws and...
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    Outboard Motor Restoration

    So I just had the idea spark of possibly starting a sort of outboard restoration side-business. Something I do on my own free time when I get a chance. I've worked as a mechanic on older model outboards, (requiring less cpu diagnostic equipment) and am confident in my diagnosing/troubleshooting...
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    E60TLEDR 60 HP 2 Stroke Idle and die

    Can a leaking primer solenoid cause the engine to die at idle? It starss and runs for about 10 seconds then cuts off. I've replaced everything from fuel tank to carbs. Very frustrated about to sell boat.
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    Opportunities for marine mechanics over seas?

    I've been in an apprenticeship the last year and i've learned almost enough to the point of being possibly a mobile marine mechanic (fix about 3 motors a day), which sparked the idea of international jobs working on outboards. Working in Croatia or Japan or anywhere exotic like that seems super...
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    Fuel tank vent location ?

    If isolated my fuel tank as being the cause for my engine cutting off and suspect the furor cent may not be open. It’s 20 gallon(I think)1700 crest liner.
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    E60TLEDR no power at all to starter

    My old dash-mounted ignition switch broke off so I connected new switch with this diagram.https://forums.iboats.com/filedata/fetch?id=6957836 It's been tough trying to actually find a proper diagram, i've re-wired the new started with the wires in mutiple different positions and I'm stil...
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    1996 E60TLEDR, 60 HP evinrude ignition question

    my old ignition siwtch/solenoid broke off, shop i bought new one from "promised" replacement solenoid/key is the right setup even though it says made for 1977-1995 evinrude (mines a 96). However, it looks the same as the old one that broke off so hopefully theyre right.. If it does manage to...
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    E60TLEDR 60 HP 2 stroke 3 cylinder Evinrude Fuel Pump question.

    Does anyone know what type of pump this engine requires?I was having issues with loss of RPM at high throttle and was told To pre-mix and not use VRO, so I switched out VRO with standard pump but I feel like the shop I used installed an incorrect pump. I manually prime the system and fuel will...
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    Working on boat ideas?

    I live in an apartment thus parking/working on your boat is no bueno. The plan for person whom had agreed to let me use their garage for storage/working on fell through. Any ideas on what I can do to work on my boat? I know of DIY auto-mechanic bay rentals but not sure of anything similar to...
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    West Coast Schooling?

    I'm a veteran with the G.I. bill and I want to make the move to get an education to have a solid foundation in the marine mechanic field but the only schools i'm seeing for this is UTI orlando. I don't know if I'll be able to make the move there, and I don't know if the schools is even that...
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