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    1984 Evinrude 70 timing

    Hello everyone, I've got a question about a motor I just picked up. The engine was mostly dissembled when I got it and the shift and throttle linkages had be taken apart so the timing has been messed with. Now I am trying to get the timing set right and all of the manuals I have looked in are...
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    Rod cap movement

    OK the rod caps in my Evinrude 70 move up and down, flywheel towards lower unit movement, they don't move in out or out though, is this normal?
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    1983 Evirnude 70 high idle

    My 1983 Evinrude 70 isn't being nice to me. I just finished swapping the power head with one that actually has compression (140 each cylinder) and fired it up yesterday in the test tank (large trash can). It started quickly and runs good except for it wont slow down, its stays at 1200 rpm or...
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    1984 Evinrude 70hp not firing on top cylinder

    I've got an 70hp 1984 Evinrude model E70TLCRD that isn't firing on the top cylinder. If I pull the plug wire on that cylinder there is not change to the motor and if I cover the carb with my hand the motor speeds up instead of choking like the other carbs do. I have tested the spark which is...
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    79 Evinrude 85 HP stalling at idle and not reaching max rpms

    Hi, i'am new to this forum and was hoping someone could help me with my engine. It's an Evinrude 85hp, i believe the year is 79, the model number is 85999R. i just bought a 1974 17ft Boston whaler Montauk with this engine so im still new to it, this isn't my first boat so i know a little but...
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