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    Gas on surface of water around engine

    Hi... Was just wondering if anyone might have an idea of what might be causing the fuel ring around my engine (outboard) when its in the water. I dont see any apparent leaks in the fuel lines etc. could this be coming out of my exhaust??? Possibly over fueling???? It does seem to use alot of gas...
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    1978 evinrude 70 hp fuel issue..please help

    Ok update on my 1978 starcraft w/ 70 hp evinrude.. Well I got a new steering cable and tilt tube and now I have steering. yay glad that part is over. New issue arises when trying to run the motor, She fires right up if I put starting fluid in the cylinders but then it seems to flood right out...
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    1978 evinrude 70 hp/ water inlet,Left or right side????

    Ok this may seem like a stupid question but I would rather ask a dumb question like this rather than hook up my water to the wrong side and run it... I cannot tell by looking which side of the lower unit is the water inlet on my outboard..Being a noob and not yet having a manual for it I figure...
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    1978 evinrude 70 hp fuel tank question

    Does anyone know if I am gonna need a pressurized can or not for this motor. I am not sure if it has a fuel pump or not as I dont have a manual for it yet. Prolly a dumb question but I dont know thats why I ask the guys on here because everyone seems so knowledgeable on here. Thanks, Forum noob
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    1977/78 Starcraft tri hull open bow..please help if possible

    I recently picked up a really nice starcraft 15' 6" tri hull. Before I bought this I checked out the hull and transom really good and everything seems very solid and quite nice for the year. The paint is faded but I think can be buffed back. It is white and starcraft yellow/gold. I was checking...
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    need help asap....please help

    just got a merc 500 50 hp need help with hook ups I just got a merc. 500 kiekhaefer 50 hp not sure of the year but the serial number is 2627146. I cannot seem to get the cables hooked up and working right.All of the electrical works those cables were a no brainer but the shift and throttle...
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    just got a merc 500 50 hp need help with hook ups

    I just got a merc. 500 kiekhaefer 50 hp not sure of the year but the serial number is 2627146. I cannot seem to get the cables hooked up and working right.All of the electrical works those cables were a no brainer but the shift and throttle cable are a mystery to me. How they attach is no...
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    carb rebuild question

    Going to be rebuilding my carb on mon. or tues. as soon as my kit get here..when replacing the gaskets do I use any type of adhesive or just stick em on and bolt em down? This is a johnson 33hp electric.. any hints advice etc. greatly appreciated..:confused: I am such a newbie it is not funny
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    Please any help appreciated...

    I have a 1968 johnson 33 hp electric start outboard that starts and runs but at any speed besides low speed it runs like crap..It seems like it is really using alot of gas and I actually see it on the water and I think it is coming out of the exhaust. I dont have any gas leaks at all and was...
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    1968 johnson 33 electric ...HELP PLEASE

    I have a 1968 johnson 33 hp electric start outboard that starts and runs but at any speed besides low speed it runs like crap..It seems like it is really using alot of gas and I actually see it on the water and I think it is coming out of the exhaust. I dont have any gas leaks at all and was...
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    HELP PLEASE!!!! montgomery ward sea king

    I have a montgomery ward sea king tri hull boat (fiberglass) I am going to buy another motor for it but not sure how big I can go The identification plate ( next to helm) is scratched right where it say max hp.. My serial number and model numbers are SER: 28757 and boat model number is...
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