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    Water Circulation problem?

    76' 15hp short shaft evinrude according to the ramblings articles, I should be able to rest a finger on top of the engine block for a minute without feeling discomfort; I have never been able to do this, but water is spraying out very strong at the exhaust port and the engine idles down and runs...
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    Stiff Recoil when cold

    when i was doing some late season duck hunting last fall, it was pretty cold and when i tried pulling the recoil it was really stiff and would barely come out; any ideas on how to fix this? pulls fine when its warm! 15hp evinrude '76 thanks
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    How fast to expect 76 15hp Rude

    after taking care of some minor problems on the motor, took it out fishing last night, started right up, 2 people and gear on my 1436 Jon boat. GPS marked my speed to hit 15mph. It didnt seem like i was going that fast, but its been a long time since i've had it running top notch, sounded fine...
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    Tilting Motor=Gas

    I have a minor issue, after running the motor in the tank, I tilted the motor (after disconnecting fuel line) and some gas would come out of the connector; anything to worry about? I dont recall having this happen to me before but not sure because when i usually tilt it, its with the fuel line...
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    Shift Rod Bolt-Stripped

    well i was trying to put the Lower unit together on my 1976 15hp Evinrude and the bolt stripped while trying to tighten it; can a guy order them somewhere or any close substitutes? the hardware stores out here in bismarck are pathetic
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    Water Pump Kit 15hp '76 (Pics Added)-What Next?

    well, put the evinrude in the dump tank today after winter storage, got it to idle down once warm but no water spraying from exhaust port (year prior to water overflow indicator(pee hole)) but when i reved the motor water would pour out of the port. Then I did the hand test by resting my hand on...
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    76 15HP Evinrude Carb?

    I have been searching this forum for some advice on certain issues, but figured I would finally join. I have this 15 hp evinrude that i bought last year, ran perfect. I wineterized it this past winter. when i took it out this spring it ran good right away, then progressivley worse. Last week I...
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