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    Good example of Bad, 9.9 / 15 (photo)

    Thought this was a good example of a water pump base plate for a 9.9 / 15 OMC, the photo shows the drive shaft hole very enlarged / worn on the bad one, next to a good one. thought it mite help someone.
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    1988 Merc 8, carb rebuild problem help

    I just rebuilt the carb on my 8 hp merc, it has the pull choke twist knob deal that pushes on a primer stem on the right side of the carb. my question is about the little rubber cap that fits down over the primer stem, it keeps pooping off when I go to prime the motor what keeps it in place...
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    re-1935 Evinrude 6011 opposed cylinder " LIVES"

    Thanks for the help on the spark plugs and other things. the link is for a video of its first start.:) 1935 Evinrude outboard - YouTube
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    1935 sprark plug needed, opposed cylinder 21HP Help with this pls

    I have managed to get spark to the plugs but near as I can figure the autolite 386 that came with the motor seem to fire a weak looking spark, but when I test the spark with a checker it jumps a nice 7/16 to 1/2 inc gap. this is a 1935 evinrude 21 HP opposed cylinder motor 6011. I found a cpl...
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    Happy thanksgiving all ...!

    :joyous: thanks for all the help, great folks & site God-bless. kodibass
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    1980 Evinrude 70 (barn fresh)

    Picked this up as a freebee' After I do the basic test compression, spark check, check fuel lines , carbs etc. if it runs well I have read many post about issues with the exhaust port/gaskets on these early models as being a problem causer, so what is the issue in regards to the cover/...
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    Something bad wrong, please watch video and reply WITH your expert advise..

    First please forgive me for running this post here, I just want to get many takes from skilled folks of all types who may have run into a simalir situation regardless of make. I know none of the history on the motor it was a freebee, P/O stated it runs but there is a hideous noise coming...
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    My simple pressure tester fot lower units ( photos )

    things needed to build 2 5" section of 3/8 braided fuel hose 1 2" metal tire valve stem 1 Brass T fitting 2 couplers For T to hose connection 1 2" Aluminum bolt & aluminum ny-lock nut 1 3/8 o-ring 4 small hose clamps The aluminum bolt & nut are available at auto parts stores...
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    70HP no change when plug wire removed, has spark???

    Trying to fix a 1989 E70elcem hooked each plug to a spark plug tester (the kind that looks like a spark plug) all three cylinders jump the gap, but when I start it, I pulled each wire the bottom cylinder changes the engine sound a little, the middle changes the sound allot (motor almost dies)...
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    1971 18hp fixed ! Success thanks so much!

    I got the re-seal on my old rude 18 done and a successful air pressure test, thanks to all those who helped along the way, I think I am brave enuff now to try it on my 1958 electric start 18hp, this was a test run so to speak. again thanks for your patience and sharing your knowledge &...
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    No spark, start where?

    my friends Erude would not start for him so he asked me to look at it for him. I said I would' well he brought it by and it was not the boat he had last year he got a new one, this thing is not what I normally tinker with its a E225FPXSRB (2004?) 225 HP Well I did at least pull a plug on...
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    1971 18hp L/U help (PHOTO)

    I'm getting around to putting this back together and its been so long kinda forget what came out of where, Its a 1971 E-rude 18 SS. bottom of photo is what came out, top of photo is what needs to go in where? I bought the kit shown I think maybe it came with extra's ? like the white nylon...
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    1971 18HP bearing help which way install numbers up / or down

    OK I managed to get the upper drive shaft bearings out the ones under the upper seal , so here is my question which way do the new bearings go in? one end of the bearing carrier has numbers stamped on it to me seems a bit flatter. the other end has no markings at all, so experts please help...
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    Needle bearings under Drive shaft seal? 18 hp

    Ok so I got the drive shaft seal under the impeller out & the shift rod seal, So I decided to replace the bearing under the drive shaft seal and have all but destroyed it. So now there is no going back on this decision. Can anyone give me some tips on how to get this stuck bearing (or whats...
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    Vintage tiller handle (PAT 2926544)

    I have several older E-rudes & jonnys that have the metal tiller extension grip that replaces the plastic stock issue type. these have stamped on them a pat # 2926544 however I have never came across the extension handle or female end so to speak. was wondering if anyone might be able to...
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    1971 18hp L/U help

    I am trying a reseal on a 1971 18. (mod# 181025-EO55410) I pulled the drive shaft seal out and the needle bearings fell out as well, So are these supposed to just fall out ? Its part# 383829 needle bearing but I cannot tell if they are to be held in as a unit, I could not find any type of cage...
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    1958 10HP RUDE SHEARED KEY Help

    I got this fine motor horse trading, well the guy said it had not run in years. upon inspection under the flywheel I found a sheared key and a cracked cam, so I found a used key and ordered a cam and the motor ran fine after a tune up & new coils. well went to start it and the plastic paw on...
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    What is the cause of this ? (photos) 25 HP soot problem

    So the motor shook back and forth badly' so I found the upper center motor mount was broke, as well as one side motor mount, its a mod# J25TELCSA 25hp johnson, So does all the black soot mean the base to LU gasket is bad? or where el's would it have come from? I remember a thread from the...
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    1958 Fastwin 18 (info help)

    Got a sweet running 58 18hp that has a busted up (2 cracks) lower unit so I will be looking to find a replacement for it. question is what would be the latest year I could go that would fit, its a 4 spline drive shaft, short shaft. are there other HP & such I could look into that would bolt up?
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    1935 21 HP Rude (photos)

    It has fire to one plug but looks weak, The plugs are probably not the right ones(autolites) the correct plugs which are ? The coil, points, condenser are very dirty with some blackish crap all over everything so I need to clean all this stuff and I should use ? , After I get everything...
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