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    Stumped

    1978 Rude 115HP Ok, here is the pic that I had a few days ago on "leakage". I was able to raise the cylinders in compression from 110% to 120%, 0% to 30%, 90% to 110%, and 40% to 60% with only putting Marvel Mystery Oil and Carbon Cleaner. It was a very good day. Plugs are getting sparks...
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    Leakage

    Guys, Ok, so I have no compression in one cylinder, the one with the arrow pointing at it. I went to get some Marvel Mystery Oil to put in it and see if I can get the "O" ring to stick to the wall. As I was pouring it into the cylinder, I noticed it started to leak out of the section right in...
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    Seloc vs. Clymer

    Just curious which one would be the most suitable for repair on a 1978 Rude 115hp. Seloc also has this online subscription for 3 yrs at the same price as their book. I have no knowledge on engines or anything mechanical but I want to learn. What have you guys found that works the best...
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    Jammed Throttle

    Everything is running great on my 1978 Evinrude AMF Crestliner except the throttle. I had it in neutral and was starting it after a full day of driving on the water, the warm up lever was up. I put the lever down and put the throttle down (forward) to pump some gas in and when I pulled it up...
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