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    Trim Sensor

    I have got an Evinrude 1983 70Hp outboard and the trim sensor is faulty. So i have looked for a replacement and the ones that i have seem cost a fair bit so i have decided tro fix mine. I have taken out the potentiometer from its housing and searched for the part code but cant find it...
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    Engine position

    the back of my boat sits very low in the water would this effect the how my engine performs. I have done everything i can think of now and it runs fine abouve 2000 rpm al the way to 5800, its just the first bit it seems to struggle. and it seems to struggle more when you tow some one or have...
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    omc float gauge

    Does anyone have the measurements for one of these? i would like to make sure that all my floats are correctly positioned? I know that they should be parallel with the carb when turned upside down but how big should the gap be between the carb and the float? Thanks Steve
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    E70TLCTE Propeller size?

    Hi What size propeller should this engine have? I have got 2 with it. One is 14x17 witch i believe to be to big as there is only 3mm gap between then end of the blade and the gearbox housing. The other is a 13-1/4x17 which i have been told is the original prop. I have spoken to the guy at...
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    what does WOT mean?

    i have seen it on here aloof and don't get what it means? i have looked about but cant find my answer!
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    Low rpm bogging on Evinrude 70 1983

    Hi after fixing the head gasket i have got my engine running fairly well apart from it seems to bog when trying to pull away. It seems to struggle to get to 2500 then just seems to come to life and fly! top end is fantastic it eats my bosses 1989 70 VRO! but just got this bogging issue. I hope...
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    No thermostat Evinrude 70 1983

    i have had to rebuild my head due to a head gasket that had gone and while doing this i noticed that the thermostat was not present From the built up muck and salt it lokslike it hasnt been there for a while. How will this affect my engine and would it be a god idea to put one back in? Thanks
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    E70TLCTE Head bolts torque and tightining order

    I have got to fit a new head gasket to my 83' Evinrude 70 and i dont yet have a manual. Does anyone know the torque setting for the head bolts and the tightening order? Where can i get a manual in the UK? everywhere i look seems to be in the states! Thanks Again!
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    Running problem with E70TLCTE Stalling

    HI everyone, Im having some problems with my evinrude outboad. This is my first boat and allot of this is new to me. When attached to a water pipe and ran out of water all seems to be fine. When i take it to the river it seems to be running a little rough and when you put it in to gear it...
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