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    Test tank, rv anti freeze

    I use a 30 gal. thick walled plastic barrel (kept outdoors) as a test tank for my outboard motors. I would prefer not to drain the water out for winter and am considering adding RV antifreeze to keep it from freezing in case I buy another motor that I may want to test during cold weather. I am...
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    When to use a transom saver.

    Is there a recommended engine hp size or weight to use as a guide as to when a transom saver should be installed ? All opinions are welcome. Thanks
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    Sea Nymph model?

    Hello, I just purchased a 14ft. Sea Nymph. The title says it is a 1974, and model is unknown. The hin plate is for the most part unreadable but I can make out a model of either 14r or 14b. Can anyone tell me how to tell which it is? If not, can someone guide me to motor, and weight capacities...
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    Oiler wick

    When replacing an oiler wick (Evinrude 6504r) should it be trimmed to just touch the cam, or installed as is? When installed as is, it rubs against the backside of the movable point arm. Thanks, RKH
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    Intermittant lower cyl. spark

    Been working on Evinrude 6504r. Test ran before I bought it. Ran in barrel when got home. It died and would not restart. Was going to go through it anyway so wasn't too concerned. Ordered new Sierra coils,points and condensers and new wire core sparkplug wires from NAPA. Had to elongate coil...
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    gear case pressure testing

    Outboard gearcase pressure testers are just too expensive for use once or twice. However, Mighty Vac makes a handheld automotive cooling system pressure tester that can be purchased for around $50 or less. Seems like with an adapter that fits into the gear case, this tester would be an...
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    Evinrude 6504r water pump sealing.

    Service manual states: Position gasket and bearing housing on gearcase. Apply OMC Adhesive "M" to surface of bearing housing and position impeller plate over bearing housing." I read this to mean there is no adhesive applied to either side of the gasket, but there is on the top of the bearing...
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    '75 Evinrude 6hp impeller?

    I have a' 75 Evinrude 6hp 6504r. The factory parts manual calls for an OMC #277181 impeller. Sierra part #18-3001 is supposed to interchange. I have ordered Sierra impeller from two different vendors (first time thought wrong part had been sent), both Sierra impeller inside diameters are...
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    '75 Evinrude 6hp waterpump brg. housing seal removal

    Hello, I have an Evinrude 6504r I am doing a rebuild on the water pump and below. I would appreciate any tips on removing the seal in the bearing housing that sits below the water pump impeller plate. I have tried drilling a hole in it to use a body dent slide hammer but I can't get any drill...
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