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  1. dkonrai

    93 15 hp, switch box???

    got my tech information manual today. regarding the ignition system, how do you test the switch box? the manual goes over checking stator, trigger, coils, but not the switch box. all items check out to be within specs with a ohmeter, but i have no way of checking the switch box. if i have spark...
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    93 15hp, still cant start. whats next??

    93 merc, short shaft 15. rebuilt carb, new plugs. have spark, compression is 90 pounds. motor still wont start. what have i missed? i did break the on/off switch (does this matter?) can the switch be bypassed? i am going crazy. checked the reeds, and they look brand new. have spark on both...
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    93 15hp, stuck lower unit

    yes, i ordered a manual.......... but i cant get the lower unit off. took off the three bolts, and it seems the shift linkage is stuck??? the lu drops, about an inch, but no further. when i shift to reverse, the unit gets closer to the lu, in forward, the unit goes away from the lu (so i assume...
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    93 15 hp wont start

    the 15 hp motor i bought, has issues. it was seized after sitting for 6 years. i got it unstuck, but cant seem to start up. i have spark, compression. i cant smell fuel, but do have fuel in the carb bowl. when i shoot some carb cleaner in the carb, it starts, then shuts down. i took apart the...
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    1993 15hp plug gap and impeller

    what is the plug gap for 1993 15hp merc? should i run the oil at 50-1? how do i get the lower unit off? is it the three bolts only
  6. dkonrai

    thanks everyone you guys rock 3hp, 5.5

    just wanted to say that thanks to this post, i have successfully rebuilt, or go running my three vintage evinrudes. 51 3012 3hp this is the motor running http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMMLgN0wTO0 56 3022 3hp 62 5524, 5 1/2hp the motors run so smooth, i cant believe how great they run...
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    93 15hp lu and impeller

    i just bought a 15hp, mercury, #od001912 i believe 1993 off craigslist. the condition is pretty good, but was seized from being in storage for 6 years. brought it home, pulled the plugs, and sprayed lube overnight. today it turned beautifully! thanks guys! compression is 150 on top, 144 on the...
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    evinrude 1952 4441 14hp 80.00

    is it worth the trouble? looking at a pretty clean evi 14p, #4441. the owner says it is a two hose puel line, is this correct? can it be change over to a single hose? the motor is clean, blue in color, and has compression.will need the usual, carb, coils, points, condeser, impeller. what are...
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    evinrude/lightwin 3012,3022 3 hp, vintage

    i bought this older 14 foot valco, with homemade trailer for 500.00 it came with a 3012, and a 3022 lightwin 3 hp motors. one of the gas caps doesnt vent very well. it seems plugged. should i drill the length of the gas cap, then cross drill a small hole, where the threaded portion exits from...
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    carb vacum leak on 5.5 what to do?

    i have a 1962 5.5 model 5524r. the problem, is that after i rebuilt the carb, i noticed i have a small vacum leak. is it ok to use some sealent (silicone) on the carb to head? the motor ran rough and had no top end. i installed new coils, points, condenser, water pump and impeller. when i put it...
  11. dkonrai

    5545 what is the oil mix??

    i am trying to find the fuel mix. some say 24-1, others have said 50-1. so what is it? the moto is running rough at idle and need some help. thanks dino
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    evinrude 5545 1962 wont slow idle

    thanks to all who have helped me change out the impeller. i bought this motor off a guy from craigslist. it is a 1962 evinrude, 5.5, model 5545. i have changed: water pump. impeller, lu oil, gas lines, and plugs. it was most challenging putting it all together. now that i have started the...
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    evinrude 5524, 5.5 hp driveshaft reassembly

    im new to the boards, and i have replaced the impeller and water pump, but now.... hope you can help me. i have taken apart a evinrude 5524, vintage 1962 5.5hp. the problem is that when i took the power head off the housing, the spring went south, and now i dont seem to know the correct sequence...
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