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    Make an old, hard throttle grip soft and more comfortable?

    I have an old outboard motor grip that's really tearing up my hand. I would like to try to make it more comfortable myself instead of paying $60 for a new (updated) one. A few thoughts that I have... Placing a bicycle plastic grip over my grip. I haven't gone in depth looking, but everything...
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    72 Evinrude 25hp: Ran, but no longer after points/condenser replacement

    So, i finished installing the breaker points, and condensers. I hooked up the battery and gas and 5 sec of cranking, she fired right up. On my trail run i had it wide open for maybe 10 mins, then i lost power. While still in gear, i was sitting there (feeling like idle), so i put it in idle and...
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    72 Evinrude: Flywheel removal for the poor man?

    Years ago I posted a question here pertaining to changing out the points. I have been unable to locate the exact post under this username. It's possible i may have used another and just forgot what it was. When i posed my question, somone told me about a method (i successfully used) for pulling...
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    1972 25hp Evinrude Sportster: Locating Breaker Points to purchase..

    It's been 6 or 7 years since I bought a set of points for this thing. It seems like i remember buying them from a local automotive store that specializes in older automotive parts. Is there a cross reference for the points over to an automobile? I am en route to our lakehouse and I plan on...
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    Identification of wooden "sneak" boat needed

    I have ran myself ragged trying to find info on this little boat. All I know is it has to be at least 30 years old. I remember first seeing it in my fathers storage garage when I was a kid. http://i.imgur.com/UxknTR9.jpg http://i.imgur.com/U1Ol8iy.jpg http://i.imgur.com/AeBGe1i.jpg Even if...
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    72 25hp motor cover vibration

    The cover I have rattles something fearce when under power. I have (i think) a gasket running around the perimeter thats cracked pertty bad. I'm guessing that has something to do with helping the noise vibration? At any rate, what can I get to help stop the vibration of the cover? Anything...
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    72 Evin 25 hp.. Octane gas?

    I've used 93 and 89 before, but I just filled up with 87 for an outing tomorrow. I would think it would be better to run 87 due to age/compression on my motor. Does it matter what octane I use with this motor? Thanks for the help!!
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    Motor trim position with added weight?

    72 Evin 25 hp on a 71 Terry bass boat I have 4 positions on my trim and I normally run it second from the bottom when riding by myself. I'm going out tomorrow with 3 (total) people in the boat including all our gear. Is there a better trim setting that I shoud use? I would like to get the...
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    Heavy vr light, effect performance?

    I went from a heavy prop (not sure what its made of) to a lighter aluminum. Does the weight of the prop effect performance in any way? Thanks for the help!!
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    New to props pitch option question

    Due to hub slippage on my 72 25hp Evinrude 10 pitch prop I'm in the market for a new one. My service manual shows my prop is a 3 blade 9'' dia. X 10'' pitch, but I have the option to use a 9'' pitch. Since its in the manual I would think it shouldnt matter either way I go. If I were to go with...
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    72 25hp Evinrude: Prop disengaging

    Just got back from a ride and my prop kept disengaging. While moving the prop would stop turning and the motor would rev higher, but when I would back off the throttle it would start working again. This happend maybe 10x's. When the prop would kick back in I didnt hear any noise, it just...
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    72 Evinrude 25 hp Steering friction repair?

    I have my steering friction adjusting screw tightend all the way but my motor still turns when I take my hand off. So basically I have to man handle my motor when I drive. There is tension ,but not enough to allow taking my hand off without turning. Is there anthing I can do to fix this...
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    72 Evinrude 25 hp Slows when pressure off grip.

    To get full speed out of my motor I have to twist and hold ,but if I let off tension the motor slows down This really kills my hand when going on long distance. Looking at the motor I feel that my throttle is hitting this piece and somehow backing itself off (sorry my service manual doesnt...
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    Upgrading Prop 72 25hp. Suggestions?

    I running a 1972 Evinrude 25 hp on a 1972 Terry bass and was looking to upgrade prop with something that has a little more pep/secondary prop. (Pic below similar to mine) According to my service manual I'm running a 3 blade 9 dia x 10 pitch. I'm not sure if this would be considered a speed...
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    Steering friction adjustment? 72 Evinrude 25hp

    Been having problems with this motor NOT going in a straight line when I take my hand off of it. I've traced the source to the steering friction adjustment screw, I figure this because I dont have one. :0 The info that I have in my manual only shows what the screw is and what it does...
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    First time breaker point adjustment 72 25hp evinrude

    Problem... Motor won't start due to no spark. After poping the top it lookes like the points arent the best shape so I've purchased the tune up kit (2 breakers/ 2 condensors) and tomorrow I'm gonna install. I'm a first timer so I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on this...
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